The 160 brief biographical sketches encompass a selection of remarkable individuals associated with the University since its foundation in 1853.

160 Years-160 Stories provides an insight into the University of Melbourne community from its foundation to the present day through the lives of people associated with every aspect of the University.; Scholars and athletes, doctors and priests, actors and musicians, philosophers and linguists, administrators and student activists are among those whose lives are described.; The reader will find well-known names and unsung heroes and heroines. All contributed to the Melbourne Experience of their time and form part of the kaleidoscope of University life.