Category: Students Matter
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A “double life”? Starting university while still in Year 12: the UMEP experience
For most Year 12 students, the university experience is something they dream about for “next year”. But, for a select group of students, university life starts a little earlier. We sat down with two of our brightest young minds – Constance Gaudey and Leonardo Grassia – who have just completed the University of Melbourne Extension […] -
SoLL Postgraduate Club Annual Meeting & End-of-Year Social Gathering: Celebrating Success and Welcoming the Future
Xiaoyi Zhang The SoLL Postgraduate Club Annual Meeting & End-of-Year Social Gathering was a wonderful event that brought postgraduate students together to reflect on the past year and plan for the future. It was a celebration of everything the club achieved in 2024 under the leadership of Pip Mackey, and it was exciting to welcome the new leadership team […] -
An Interview with Matt Absalom: Cultivating a critical understanding of Italian language and culture with UMOS in Florence, Italy
Hangyu Matt Absalom, Lecturer in Italian Studies at the University of Melbourne, led the University of Melbourne Overseas Subject (UMOS) programme, Italian Cultural Studies A, in Florence, Italy this winter, hosted by our partner, the International Studies Institute (ISI Florence). He was ably assisted by Elisabetta Ferrari (week 1) and Riccardo Amorati (remainder of the […] -
From Master’s to PhD: an Academic Journey with Patrick Huang and Chloe Li at the School of Languages and Linguistics
Xiaoyi Zhang Yucong (Patrick ) Huang and Yue (Chloe) Li, first-year PhD students at the School of Languages and Linguistics (SoLL), University of Melbourne, share a unique bond rooted in their academic journey. Having graduated from SoLL’s Master of Applied Linguistics (MAppling) program, they cultivated a deeper interest in language studies that now guides their current […] -
Graduate Researcher Series: an Interview with Niles Zhao
Chenyang Zhang Nies Zhao recently completed his PhD in the School of Languages and Linguistics at the University of Melbourne. His research interests include language testing and assessment with a particular focus on test impact and validation, as well as second language writing and teacher education. His PhD project investigates the impact of the National […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/soll-talk/2024/10/24/graduate-researcher-series-an-interview-with-niles-zhao
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Upcoming SoLL Event: SoLL Postgraduate Club’s Academic Reading Group Activity
Hangyu Zhang The SoLL Postgraduate Club is organising the second academic reading group to allow thought-provoking discussions in terms of various topics in Applied Linguistics. On 27 September 2024, the reading group is going to hold its second event welcoming all PhD and MA students in Applied Linguistics from all institutions! Dive in, accumulating and inspiring new […] -
Upcoming SoLL Event: SoLL Postgraduate Club’s Academic Reading Group
Hangyu Zhang The SoLL Postgraduate Club is organising an academic reading group to allow thought-provoking discussions in terms of various topics in Applied Linguistics. On 30 August 2024, the reading group is going to hold its first event welcoming all PhD and MA students in Applied Linguistics from all institutions! Dive in, accumulating and inspiring new insights! […] -
Graduate Researcher Series: An Interview with Alan Bechaz
Xiaoyi Zhang Alan Bechaz is a second-year PhD candidate in the School of Languages and Linguistics at the University of Melbourne. His research explores mental health and wellbeing communication in multilingual contexts. For his PhD project, Alan is focusing on communication with and by members of Afghan and Hazara communities in Victoria. Alan is supervised […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/soll-talk/2024/07/29/graduate-researcher-series-an-interview-with-alan-bechaz
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SoLL Postgraduate Club End-of-Semester Event: Celebrating Community and Collaboration
Xiaoyi Zhang The end of Semester 1, 2024 brought an exceptional event hosted by the SoLL Postgraduate Club in a local pub. This gathering provided a perfect opportunity for postgraduate students at different stages to socialise, share experiences and network. Thanks to Daniela, the dedicated organiser who has just returned from maternity leave, and the […] -
Master Student Life at the School of Languages and Linguistics: Insights from Current Students
Xiaoyi Zhang As the semester draws to a close, we had the pleasure of interviewing three master students from the School of Languages and Linguistics: Yangyang Li, Wanyi Bo, and Qiyin Huang. They shared their motivations, experiences, challenges, and personal growth throughout their academic journey. These interviews aim to better understand the student experience and […]
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