Melbourne Talks

Become more familiar with Australian culture and University life and gain confidence communicating in English, while making friends with other students through fun, 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

  • 24 March – 9 May (see here for session dates and times)
  • Four sessions, 60 minutes per week
  • Sessions will be held 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.

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

  • 27 March - 9 May (see here for session dates and times)
  • Six sessions, 60 minutes per week
  • Sessions will be held 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

Registrations for the Semester 1 Melbourne Talks program are open until 14th March.

Register now!

Have questions?

If you have any questions about Melbourne Talks, submit an enquiry here.