Recent Alum-inar – 22 Years in China

The last Alum-inar took place on September 10th, with nearly fifty members and guests joining the event by Zoom. Ed Smith, Director of the RMH Foundation and son of the late Dr Arnold Smith, talked about his 22 years living and working in China. He was welcomed by the President of the Alumni, Ruth Wraith, … Continued

A report on the second Alum-inar —-

Wed 8th July 2020 Researchers Behaving Badly Prof David Vaux,  Former Deputy Director Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI).   The second “Alum-inar” was well attended with more than 50 members and guests from around Australia and overseas joining via Zoom for an excellent talk by Professor Vaux which was hosted by Ruth Wraith (President … Continued

A very successful start – The first Alum-inar Meeting

  Click to view Flyer Around 60 members and friends logged in to join our first Alum-inar on June 24th, with interstate and overseas members taking part in a very successful meeting. The talk was entitled “COVID-19. How to stay safe”   To view the recording of the meeting: Use the link and password below:   … Continued

Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020

Several Alumni members were honoured in The Queen’s Birthday Honours: We congratulate:- Alexander William AULDIST AO NSW For distinguished service to paediatric medicine as a surgeon, educator and mentor of young physicians, and to professional organisations. Graeme Laurence BARNES AO VIC For distinguished service to medicine, particularly to child gastrointestinal health, and to medical research. … Continued