Study Melbourne Industry Connection Session: Developing Graduate Employability

Published: 20 February 2026
Photograph of a presentation in a conference room with an audience facing a large screen displaying slides in Chinese, including text and a group photo. A speaker stands to the right of the screen, engaging attendees, with a Melbourne cityscape poster visible on the left side of the room.

On December 7th, Study Melbourne hosted an Industry Connection Session in collaboration with HSBC Beijing. The event advanced an objective in Victoria's China Strategy: For a New Golden Era of strengthening employment pathways for students by leveraging Victoria’s business and community networks.

The session featured presentations on Study Melbourne's student support programs, an introduction to Victorian education, and insights from a senior HSBC executive on current employment trends in China. An HSBC employee with study experience in Australia also shared their personal journey. The event gathered 45 attendees, including young Victorian alumni and prospective students interested in studying in Victoria.

Participants also took part in mock interviews with senior HSBC executives, gaining valuable experience and skills for their future careers. A Q&A session addressed questions about studying at Victorian universities. The event successfully provided practical insights and networking opportunities to support their professional development.

News recommendation
Photograph of a diverse group of people posing indoors in front of two framed posters and a promotional banner for Study Melbourne

Strengthening the Victoria-Malaysia Education Partnership

The Malaysia Victoria Education Partners Dinner brought together Victorian and Malaysian universities, scholarship bodies, government, Malaysian partners and industry. The event highlighted Victoria’s long-standing commitment to Malaysia through transnational education campuses, pathway programs and dedicated local support staff.
View article
A group of students sitting together outside

Melbourne is Australia’s #1 Student City – and one of the best in the world!

Melbourne has been ranked #4 in the world in the latest QS Best Student Cities 2027 rankings, making it Australia’s highest-ranked student city. Melbourne is also ranked #1 globally for student diversity, with students from around 170 countries choosing to call our city home.
View article
Photograph of diverse adults standing and smiling in front of a blue banner.

StartSpace Business Fundamentals Program Sponsorship

Study Melbourne is delighted to sponsor five teams of international student founders to participate in this program in 2026, as part of our leadership and employability programs supporting international students and alumni across Victoria. Delivered by Startspace, State Library of Victoria, the StartSpace Business Fundamentals Program is an 8-week, in-person program designed for early-stage startup and SME founders who want to strengthen the core foundations of their business.
View article
A group photo on a bridge

Melbourne named Australia’s most liveable city in 2026 rankings

Melbourne has once again been recognised as Australia’s most liveable city, ranking #3 in the world in the 2026 Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Global Liveability Index. The result reinforces Melbourne’s reputation as one of the world’s best places to study, live, and work.
View article