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A lifelong passion shapes Australian art history

Dr Mark Cabouret (OM 1971) continues to be dedicated to celebrating the artworks and revealing the lives of four important Australian ornithological artists.

How Ian Taylor’s work has changed the world

Professor Ian Taylor AO (OM 1957) talks about his love of working with his hands, his extraordinary research and how his latest study received acclaim from his hero, Sir David Attenborough.

Dedication to tech-based innovation and entrepreneurship

Dr Charlie Day (OM 1988) explains how the Marian Flack Scholarship contributes to a culture of academic excellence at the School.

Finding the meaning in medicine

For Old Melburnian Dr Victor Lin, the questions he started asking in his philosophy classes are still relevant to the impressive medical career he has today.

Seeing the world by following the sun

The rich life of Zeus Merfield (OM 1918) demonstrates just how far following our passions can take us.

How equity supports Australia’s health security

Working in a role focused on health security across the Indo-Pacific, Stephanie Williams says equity remains one of her core concerns.

Seeking the Holy Grail of artificial intelligence 

Fuelled by curiosity, Hon Weng Chong is on a path to revolutionise digital intelligence, right here in Melbourne.

A change in Foundation leadership

Julian Smith (OM 1975) is the new President of the Melbourne Grammar School Foundation.

A career fueled by a desire to be challenged

This year’s Australia Day Honours list includes an Old Melburnian who has helped to transform eye disease treatment here and overseas.

From Wadhurst to world-changing medical research

Paul Schreier’s path from an entrance scholar to his role fighting COVID-19 has been defined by a willingness to “roll the dice”.