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Mathematical Minds
An interview with the winner of the 2010 AustMS Medal on music and mathematics...
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Article in Thrive
At the beginning of each academic year, the University of Melbourne Students Union magazine publishes a magazine called Thrive for its members, especially new students. Perhaps there was a shortage of interesting material that they decided to do the following interview - why don't you judge for yourself...
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Racism response
After attending a seminar program in Singapore on study in Melbourne recently, a parent wrote expressing his concerns about racism in Australia...more. See also related article in AsiaWeek magazine.


University Challenge
A team of 10 University of Melbourne students took out the 1999 University Challenge...more.


Miscellaneous interests and activities
Have personal interest and involvement in teaching my two children (when they was considerably younger) the piano using the Suzuki Method and philosophy of instruction. There has been some success in that one has obtained a second placing in an eisteddfod and they have been awarded a total of three music scholarships.


Community involvement
Education Committee, Templestowe Park Primary School.
Hononary Treasurer, Currawong Tennis Club.


Grass court experience
Winner (twice) - C Grade Men's Doubles Championship Easter Tournament, Yarrawonga Tennis Club.
Finalist - Men's Veteran Singles Championships Australia Day Tournament, Wangaratta Tennis Club.
Finalist - Men's Veteran Doubles Championships Australia Day Tournament, Wangaratta Tennis Club.
Winner - Veterans' Mixed Doubles Championship Easter Tournament, Yarrawonga Tennis Club.


Clay court experience
Winner - Men's Doubles B-Special Grade, Waverley Mid-Week Winter Competition (team undefeated for the season).


Favourite motto

    The older I get, the better I used to play. - J. McEnroe

(While attributed to McEnroe, it is quite possible that this has been the sentiment of many experienced players for a long time.)