
University of Melbourne Newsroom | 30 September 2013 Entertainer, writer and broadcaster Barry Humphries has joined The University of Melbourne’s major fundraising initiative as a Campaign Patron, it was announced today. Believe – The Campaign for The University of Melbourne is the most ambitious fundraising initiative undertaken in its 160 year history by University, with a target to raise $500m. The campaign seeks to secure investment for the University’s endowment to support student scholarship and experience, together with investment in the world leading research at the university – which seeks solutions to the world’s most significant challenges. Over 12,000 generous … [Read more...]