50 years of Audiology at The University of Melbourne
In 2024, the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology is celebrating the 50th anniversary of an Audiology degree at The University of Melbourne. Audiology commenced as a postgraduate diploma course, with the graduates from the first course in Australia entering the profession in 1974. In 1998, the course was converted to a two-year Master degree.
The Master of Clinical Audiology today draws upon The University of Melbourne’s reputation for excellence in teaching and research to inspire and enable students to become outstanding audiologists ready to excel as world-class leaders in their field.
Our Celebrations
We have an exciting schedule of events to celebrate our Alumni and their contributions to the profession of Audiology. This includes the launch of the Audiology Annual Conversation and Cocktail event, an alumni Trivia session and online showcase of the breadth of Audiology alumni impact.
Dates for your Diary
- Wednesday 29 May 2024
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5:30pm-8:30pm
The University of Melbourne Inaugural Audiology Annual Conversation
Please join us to celebrate 50 years of Audiology at The University of Melbourne as we hear from distinguished speakers in the field and reconnect with classmates and colleagues. Drinks and canapés will be served following the Conversation on Audiology’s role in increasing our healthspan.
Further details and booking information available via the button below.
- Sunday 17 November 2024
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2.00pm-5.00pm
Social Alumni Trivia Afternoon
More details coming!
Alumni Impact Stories
Be inspired by all the contributions made by graduates of Audiology from The University of Melbourne. Stay with us to see more alumni stories coming up.
Myriam Westcott
“As an audiologist strongly drawn to aural rehabilitation in a clinical setting, I have had the opportunity and autonomy to create a pathway of specialisation at a global level in tinnitus, hyperacusis, acoustic shock, tensor tympani syndrome (TTS) and misophonia understanding, mechanisms, therapy and research.”
Judy Lockie
“Audiology led me into a career in clinical teaching, igniting my passion for education in paediatric audiology, clinical communication, professionalism and ethics. This later expanded into work in the development of clinical education and assessment in audiology and across the wider range of health professions.”
Kristen Sutcliffe
“I believe that everyone, regardless of their degree of hearing loss, can enjoy music and through my work with both Hearing Australia and the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, I am thrilled to see this come to fruition every day.”
Banner Artist: Dr Peter J. Smith, born New Zealand 1954 arr. Australia 1980
The Intersection of Sound and Space II (2009) - Oil on Linen
The University of Melbourne Art Collection, Commissioned by the Dept of Otolaryngology