Become more familiar with Australian culture and University life and gain confidence communicating in English, while making friends with other students through fun, virtual, peer-led activities.
What is Melbourne Talks?
Melbourne Talks is a free program for international students new to the University of Melbourne delivered by the Student Peer Leader Network in partnership with Academic Skills. There are two streams: one for undergraduate and graduate coursework students and one for graduate researchers.
For information on eligibility, dates and how to apply, select your level of study below.
Undergraduate and graduate coursework students
The program for undergraduate and graduate coursework students is designed to help you:
- Become familiar with Australian culture and University life
- Develop confidence communicating in English
- Network and form social connections with other students.
Program dates
- 13 March – 6 April 2023 (Week 3 to Week 6 inclusive)
- 60 minutes per week, for four weeks
- Sessions will be held via Zoom and in-person
As this is a highly sought-after offering that attracts high number of applications, we ask you to commit to attending every session.
How to register
Registration for the Semester 1 program is now open from 13 February – 5 March 2023. Register below to express your interest!
Graduate researchers
The program for graduate researchers is designed to help you:
- Transition smoothly into graduate research at the University of Melbourne
- Consider strategies and practical tools for a successful graduate candidature
- Become familiar with Australian culture and the graduate student life
- Develop confidence communicating in English in a social and academic context
- Network and form social connections with other graduate research students.
Program dates
- 13 March – 21 April (Week 3 to Week 8 inclusive)
- 60 minutes per week, for six weeks
- Sessions will be held via Zoom
You must be able to attend every session to be considered for the program. We look forward to receiving your application!
Have questions?
If you have any questions about Melbourne Talks, email: melbourne-talks@unimelb.edu.au