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The Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne, teaching you how to think (not what to think) since 1855. Thinking about studying with us? Current student?

Find out what's happening at the oldest faculty of the University of Melbourne. Get a taste of what's to come as a student of the Faculty of Arts. Keep in touch for news, events, research and stories from your cohort. If you're part of our alumni community catch up with old friends or hear about our exclusive offers and benefits. For exclusive alumni events and benefits keep your details up to date at the University of Melbourne Alumni Network. Visit http://bit.ly/hKZ3KZ

07/10/2026

Wherever your career leads you after graduating with an Arts degree, there's countless ways to make a difference 🌏

We’re always inspired by what our alumni go on to achieve, so we asked some of our 2026 Arts Alumni Award recipients to share what advice they'd give to someone who wants to make an impact in their career or community.

Congratulations to all of our Arts Alumni Award winners 🏆

Learn more about them here → unimelb.me/42nc5EX

22/09/2026

When TV came to Melbourne in 1956, it nearly put suburban movie theatres out of business. But did you know that Italian-language film screenings helped keep our city's cinema culture alive? 🍿

As part of a research project on Italian Cinemas in Melbourne led by Elisabetta Ferrari from our School of Languages and Linguistics, this exhibition at Pentridge Cinemas showcases original Italian-language cinema posters from the personal collection of Santo Cilauro from Working Dog Productions and Palace Cinemas' Antonio Zeccola.

Check them out on your next movie night before the exhibition closes on 15 October 🗓️

16/09/2026

People and places of Arts 💙

Applying to study with us in 2027? Double-check your preferences before VTAC applications close on 28 September 🧑‍💻

Explore all of our arts, humanities and social sciences programs → unimelb.me/4gUpRam

09/09/2026

Poetry looks better in real life 😌

Whether you've spotted them on your morning coffee run or commute, Melbourne's billboards have been filled with haiku written by this year’s Peter Steele Poetry Award recipient Manisha Anjali and 12 exceptional poets from across our community.

And after counting the votes, we’re excited to reveal the People’s Poem winner: Arts alum Rani Hansen (image 2) 🎉

Read all of the billboard poems here → unimelb.me/4eaUsvZ

02/09/2026

You’ve probably heard ‘Amazing Grace’ before, but what does it mean to hear a familiar song sung in a different language? 🎤

In this episode of 'The Secret Life of Language' podcast, singer-songwriter Voice of Lele (voiceof_lele) unpacks why singing in Melanesian languages like Biak, Tok Pisin and Bislama is so crucial to her identity and shares stories about her West Papuan heritage, preserving culture through music and raising a multilingual family in Australia.

Listen on your favourite podcast platform → unimelb.me/4qPxIco

21/08/2026

Truly a main character moment 🎓

Congratulations to our newest Arts graduates! And just like that... you’re officially 💙

Years of studying, creating, questioning and researching have led you to this moment. Enjoy it! 👏

19/08/2026

Billboard poetry is once again live around Melbourne 🏙️

See if you can spot all of this year's winners across the C*D and inner suburbs 🔍

Vote for your favourite → unimelb.me/4ieNJX9

06/08/2026

Australia's NAPLAN results show that while most children meet basic reading standards, there has been a decline in critical literacy skills like analysing and verifying information.

In this new Pursuit article, Dr Jennifer Frean from our School of Social and Political Sciences explains that nearly half of Australians are now consuming news from influencers and digital creators and as mainstream media increasingly adopts AI tools for content production, the ability to critically evaluate sources is increasingly essential.

Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/4c5BAzZ

04/08/2026

What would it take for everyone to have enough, without pushing the planet past its limits? 🌏

In this new Pursuit article, Honorary Fellow Melissa Conley Tyler from the Asia Institute unpacks the Global Justice Report, which suggests a possible future in 2100 where the global average income reaches AU$99,000 annually while still limiting global warming below 2°C.

But reaching that future would require major change. Read more → unimelb.me/4x98oQO

28/07/2026

Good news for Australian creatives 🗞️

Associate Professor Guy Morrow from our School of Culture and Communication explains how the Albanese government has ruled out AI copyright exemptions in a new national framework, but much First Nations cultural knowledge sits outside copyright and risks going unprotected.

He says First Nations creative systems work differently and that knowledge is often held collectively, passed between generations and still alive, continuing to change with the communities who carry it. This risks the erasure of collective ownership and breaches customary laws, inflicting cultural harm even when the works sit outside copyright.

Read more → unimelb.me/4foEIcj

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Arts West Building
Parkville, VIC
3010

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/

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