Alchemy
Alchemy
Welcome to the 32nd edition of Alchemy, our opportunity to celebrate some of the wonderful contributions our alumni are making to communities across the world.
Lest we forget
On the centenary of Armistice Day, we remember some of our students who served.
From Swanston Street to the Somme
The Faculty launches a program of remembrance and reflects on the forces that shaped our profession.
An unexpected side effect: changing the face of the profession
As the practice of pharmacy struggled to establish itself on the battlefield, back home opportunities for some emerged from the ashes of the war.
A question of rank
While battles raged, the profession was engaged in its own war of wills over its standing within both the military
The man behind the barracks: Colin Hall Simpson
While WW1 ended tragically for many, some survived and even thrived. Colin Hall Simpson, founder of AMCAL, was one of them.
News in brief
New research infrastructure, grants, awards, and a PSA Pharmacist of the Year
Mathew Peck: 15 years on
After popular pharmacy student Mathew Peck died while travelling, a scholarship was established in his name. Here, some of its recipients reflect on what it has meant to them.
Research with impact
Progress on Alzheimer's, GPCRs give up more of their secrets and Professor Jonathan Baell puts cancer cells to sleep.
Seeds of success planted at Parkville
Professor Jennifer Martin’s professional road has taken her from the Parkville campus all the way to the “wonderful, amazing honour” of being made a Companion of the Order of Australia.
Course director update: BPharm (Hons)/MPharm
Professor Tina Brock talks about the program's enhanced focus on work integrated learning.
Course director update: BPharm(Sci)
Associate Professor Michelle McIntosh discusses how placements help create more employable graduates.
New deputy course directors bring strong skills focus
Longtime faculty staff Dr Dan Malone and Dr Jen Short step into new roles to strengthen our education programs.
Giant StEPS for Pharmacy Placements
The faculty is nearly doubling the time pharmacy students spend on placement. WE speak with the man charged with making it happen.
Australia’s Next Top Model of Practice
An update from Project Pharmacist Director John Jackson.
Driving success: out of the car and into the pharmacy
The curtain has come down on the Victorian auto industry, but former workers are finding opportunities in the booming pharmaceuticals and medical technology sector.
A journey of remembrance
A selection of photos from Dean Bill Charman’s visit to historically significant sites
Where are they now?
Catch up on your contemporaries.
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