Woodruff Lecture Theatre, University of Melbourne

Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public-spirited institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in research, teaching and knowledge transfer.

Melbourne's teaching excellence has been rewarded two years in a row by grants from the Commonwealth Government's Learning and Teaching Performance Fund for Australian universities that demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching and learning.

Melbourne was also one of only three Australian universities to win ten citations — the maximum number of awards possible — under the Carrick Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology occupies 7 floors of a building on the University campus (Building 184). The Woodruff Lecture Theatre is adjacent to the building on Royal Parade (opposite the Royal Melbourne Hospital).

The Department also houses the State Public Health Laboratory for Microbiology, known as the Microbiological Diagnostic Unit, and is involved in the national Cooperative Research Centre for Vaccine Technology.

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Melbourne

With a population of more than three million, Melbourne is Australia's second largest city. It is regarded as the cultural and fashion capital of Australia and renowned for its fine restaurants. It is a true multicultural city with more than one quarter of Melbourne's inhabitants being born overseas.

Melbourne is one of the great cities of the world. Its unparalleled attractions are its gardens and parklands, food precincts, arcades and great sporting facilities. Most of these attractions are situated around the Central Business District (CBD) or within an easy tram or train ride.

Although Melbourne sprawls around much of Port Phillip Bay, the main focus for visitors is the Yarra River, which forms the southern perimeter of the CBD. The river separates the city from the Southbank development and the parklands that surround the Royal Botanic Gardens.