Students take on complex global health challenge facing the Pacific
29 September 2026
Students from Australia and the Indo-Pacific have developed innovative solutions to one of the region's most pressing health challenges, working across disciplines and borders...
Students celebrate culture and connection at Mid-Autumn Festival
24 September 2026
University of Melbourne students came together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with mooncakes, music, cultural performances and hands-on activities such as origami, calli...
University of Melbourne wins 2026 CoreNet Global award for Technology Innovation
20 August 2026
The University of Melbourne has received the ‘Technology Innovation Award’ at the 2026 CoreNet Global Australia Chapter REawards, recognising its use of Internet o...
Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre welcomes the 2026 MAP and TRAM Accelerator cohorts
19 August 2026
The Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre (MEC) has announced the startups selected for its 2026 Melbourne Accelerator and TRAM Accelerator cohorts, bringing together 21 ventures t...
University of Melbourne celebrates Redmond Barry Distinguished Professors
14 August 2026
Established in honour of Sir Redmond Barry’s contribution as founder of the University, the title of Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor rewards outstanding leaders wi...
Vaka Pasifika strengthens pathways to university and community connection
6 August 2026
More than 320 Pasifika students from 23 high schools and dozens of community members came together at the University of Melbourne this year through Vaka Pasifika, a program th...
University of Melbourne and Indian industry leaders strengthen collaboration
31 July 2026
The University of Melbourne welcomed a delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), bringing together 26 senior leaders from academia, industry and innovation e...
University of Melbourne and Universitas Indonesia deepen partnership with new student exchange agreement
31 July 2026
The University of Melbourne has signed a new university-wide Student Exchange Agreement with Universitas Indonesia (UI) to strengthen student mobility and the long-standing ed...
International research collaboration receives funding boost from the German Research Foundation
23 July 2026
The University of Melbourne will partner with German universities to deliver research excellence and impact with co-funding for two new International Research Training Groups...
University of Melbourne partners with the Australian African Foundation for Retention and Opportunity
23 June 2026
More than 200 African students from several high schools visited the University of Melbourne for a career forum designed to help bridge a critical gap many young people face a...
Celebrating the next generation of community-focused health practitioners in Rwanda
18 June 2026
Seven East African students graduated from the University of Melbourne's Master of Narrative Therapy and Community Work in a ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, that showcased the tra...
University of Melbourne accredited with Advance HE
4 June 2026
The University of Melbourne has been accredited with Advance HE and will launch the new Melbourne Educational Fellowship Program from 2027....
PredicTx Health Signs Strategic Oncology Collaboration with Alibaba East China and Cognis Technology
21 May 2026
University of Melbourne spinout PredicTx Health has signed a strategic collaboration Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alibaba East China Co., Ltd. and Cognis Technology...
University of Melbourne science leaders honoured as Royal Society of Victoria 2026 Fellows
20 May 2026
The Royal Society of Victoria has announced its 2026 Fellows, including eight science leaders from the University of Melbourne....
University of Melbourne achieves Athena Swan milestone for advancing gender equity
24 April 2026
The University of Melbourne has achieved an Athena Swan Cygnet Award for its work to improve gender equity in academic promotion....
University of Melbourne welcomes Philippine Ambassador to strengthen STEM and education partnerships
23 April 2026
The University of Melbourne hosted the Ambassador of the Philippines to Australia, Ambassador Antonio Albero Morales, to discuss deepening research collaboration and education...
Partnership with Facio BioTherapies to advance precision targeted medicines in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
20 April 2026
The University of Melbourne has signed a collaborative research agreement with Facio BioTherapies Pty Limited, an Australian pre-clinical stage biotechnology company, to advan...
University of Melbourne students and community partners come together for Carlton Harmony Day
1 April 2026
Carlton Harmony Day connected academic learning and community impact with University of Melbourne students co-convening the event with local partners for the fourth year in a...
University of Melbourne welcomes visiting students through Consortium for Advanced Studies Abroad
12 March 2026
Fifteen high-achieving undergraduates have arrived at the University of Melbourne for the Consortium for Advanced Studies Abroad (CASA) Melbourne program. This is the largest...
University of Melbourne offers new global learning opportunities with launch of Australia’s first Global Portal
12 March 2026
The University of Melbourne has launched Australia’s first Global Portal for teaching, learning and enrichment, giving students and staff a new way to connect with the w...
MPavilion Parkville program activates research in public space
11 March 2026
MPavilion Parkville has launched its Semester 1 program, offering University of Melbourne researchers, students and the wider community new ways to encounter research through...
University of Melbourne and NTT DATA sign strategic MoU to advance research, talent development and innovation
18 February 2026
The University of Melbourne and NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strat...
Faculty of Business and Economics launches BehavAI Lab
3 February 2026
The Faculty of Business and Economics has launched the BehavAI Lab, which will research how humans can use AI to strengthen their performance, autonomy and human agency....
University of Melbourne and TIDCO to collaborate on emerging technologies
2 February 2026
The University of Melbourne has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) Limited, at The India Global Education Summit or...
University of Melbourne achieves graduate researcher milestones
18 December 2025
Graduate researchers at the University of Melbourne have submitted a record 1000 theses for examination in 2025. This is the largest number of theses in a single calendar year...
University of Melbourne students join Far North Queensland communities to strengthen local education
5 December 2025
University of Melbourne students helped strengthen local education in Far North Queensland, Australia, as part of the Reach Alliance, a global network of universities that emp...
University of Melbourne celebrates Indian alumni in Delhi with Melbourne Lord Mayor
21 November 2025
The University of Melbourne, together with the City of Melbourne, welcomed Indian alumni, academics and industry to the Melbourne Connections event in Delhi....
University of Melbourne and Tamil Nadu Technology Hub sign Letter of Intent
13 October 2025
The University of Melbourne has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with India’s first emerging and deep technology innovation network, the Tamil Nadu Technology Hub....
University of Melbourne acquires next-generation mass spectrometer with potential to transform biomedical research
8 October 2025
The University of Melbourne has officially launched the installation of the Southern Hemisphere's first Orbitrap Astral Zoom mass spectrometer at the Bio21 Institute, marking...
Sustainability Week spotlights community expertise across University campuses
22 September 2025
The University of Melbourne marked the second edition of Sustainability Week with more than 42 events across five days (15-19 September), led by experts from across the Univer...
The Grand Tour brought to life through the University’s special collections in a new exhibition
27 August 2025
A brand-new exhibition in the Baillieu Library, The Grand Tour, showcases artworks, archives and artefacts from the University’s Archives and Special Collections, e...
Regional communities welcomed at University of Melbourne Open Day
19 August 2025
More than 50,000 visitors descended on the University of Melbourne’s Parkville and Southbank campuses for Open Day, one of the largest events on the University calendar....
University of Melbourne partners with Clarivate to Transform Library Systems
15 August 2025
The University of Melbourne and Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT) have signed an agreement to provide a comprehensive suite of library solutions and services....
University of Melbourne hosts multicultural engagement forum to deepen community partnerships
11 August 2025
The University of Melbourne co-convened more than 120 community members, students and staff last week for the Connections and Possibilities: Multicultural University Engagemen...
Michael Poisel joins University of Melbourne to lead innovation Hub
8 August 2025
The University of Melbourne has appointed global innovation leader Michael Poisel as Executive Director of the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre (MEC), following an extensive i...
India and Australia Creative Industries Network Forum strengthens transnational Arts collaborations
7 August 2025
The University of Melbourne, in partnership with Creative Australia and ASIA TOPA, co-convened the second India and Australia Creative Industries Network Forum, held online la...
University of Melbourne and Carlton community partner to enhance local Food Security
5 August 2025
The University of Melbourne, in collaboration with the City of Melbourne and the Carlton Community Network, have partnered to address food security challenges in the Carlton a...
University leaders advance Indigenous knowledges on global stage at PIE LIVE: Asia Pacific
1 August 2025
University leaders have taken stage at the Professionals in International Education (PIE) LIVE – Asia Pacific conference on the Gold Coast to explore Indigenous knowledg...
University of Melbourne honoured as sole Australian recipient of Buddhist translations from Thailand
23 July 2025
The University of Melbourne was chosen as the sole Australian recipient of the World Tipitaka 2016 Edition, a phonetic recitation of Buddhist scriptures, presented by the Amba...
Melbourne ranked fifth best city in the world for students
16 July 2025
Melbourne has once again been recognised as one of the world’s best cities for students, ranking fifth globally in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities 2026...
AI, Space Food and Storytelling: Trans-Tasman Collaboration Inspires Next-Gen Innovators
14 July 2025
Science Gallery at the University of Melbourne collaborated with Auckland University of Technology (AUT) to deliver a visionary Future Careers Forum, connecting over 3,500 hig...
University of Melbourne and QinetiQ sign strategic partnership
20 June 2025
The University of Melbourne and global defence technology company QinetiQ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), combining world-class academic expertise with indust...
Vaka Pasifika Program equips regional students with leadership skills at University’s Dookie campus
8 May 2025
The University of Melbourne has partnered with the Pasifika Schools Network and Know Your Roots Inc. to host the ‘Vaka Pasifika: Student Leadership Program’ for Pa...
UMAC drives cultural revival in Melbourne’s north
24 March 2025
Melbourne’s northern CBD has been transformed into a vibrant cultural destination, with University of Melbourne Arts and Culture (UMAC) hosting 82 performances with 13 m...
Littlejohn Medal recognises research excellence for impact in health and medical sciences
7 March 2025
The University of Melbourne is proud to launch the Littlejohn Medal on International Women’s Day 2025. This prestigious new award, alongside the introduction of a third...
Pathways to Politics for Women opens for applications
6 March 2025
Applications are now open for the award-winning, non-partisan Pathways to Politics for Women program....
ACMD welcomes new CEO
18 February 2025
The Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD) has announced the appointment of Medtech commercialisation senior executive Mr Jeff Malone as the new Chief Executive Officer...
University of Melbourne signs agreement with TGA
12 February 2025
University of Melbourne students will be able to complete special internships with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), following a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU...
Dr Cathy Oke named lead author for landmark IPCC report on climate change and cities
17 January 2025
Dr Cathy Oke, Director of the Melbourne Centre for Cities in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, has been selected as a lead author for the Intergovernmental P...
Students share global research at Reach Conference in Toronto
2 December 2024
University of Melbourne students shared the insights of their case studies from the Reach program at the annual Reach Conference in November, this year hosted in Toronto, Cana...
New Fellows of the Australian Academy of the Humanities
25 November 2024
Professor Tony Birch, Professor Fran Martin and Professor Tim Parkin from the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Arts are among 41 distinguished humanities scholars el...
Universities partner to share Indigenous knowledges in Santiago
22 November 2024
The University of Melbourne joined several partners from the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) at the latest meeting of the APRU Indigenous and First Nations Know...
University of Melbourne renews joint PhD program with Shanghai Jiao Tong University
13 November 2024
The University of Melbourne today signed a Cooperation Agreement with Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), re-establishing a university-wide call for joint PhD projects betwe...
The University of Melbourne advances truth-telling with the launch of 65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art publication
16 October 2024
The University of Melbourne has marked a significant milestone in its truth-telling journey with the launch of 65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art publication....
The University of Melbourne expands its research relationship with Hokkaido University, Japan
25 September 2024
On Friday 20 September, a delegation from the University of Melbourne, led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Mark Cassidy, celebrated an expansion of the Uni...
Science Gallery Melbourne engages global youth in Future Careers at latest Online Forum
3 September 2024
The latest STEAM Careers Online Forum was hosted at the University of Melbourne’s Science Gallery on Monday, opened by Nina Taylor, Parliamentary Secretary for Education...
University of Melbourne renews longstanding partnership with Nanjing University
28 June 2024
The University of Melbourne, led by Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Nicola Phillips was delighted to welcome the delegation from Nanjing University, led by Vice President Pro...
The University of Melbourne deepens its connections within South America
26 June 2024
The University of Melbourne's delegation to South America in early June aimed to strengthen regional education and research partnerships. The visit focused on connecting, rene...
Celebrating 10 years of the New Colombo Plan
21 June 2024
The New Colombo Plan (NCP), a signature initiative of the Australian Government connecting Australian students to the Asia Pacific region, celebrated its 10-year anniversary a...
Melbourne: Top 5 global destination for studying abroad
19 June 2024
Melbourne's distinction as the 5th best student city globally, according to the QS Best Student Cities 2025 ranking, is a testament to its vibrant cultural scene, exceptional...
Carlton Neighbourhood Gathering elevates ‘Youth Voices’ on the Parkville campus.
7 June 2024
On Thursday 6 June, the University of Melbourne hosted the Carlton Neighbourhood Gathering on the Parkville campus, exploring the theme ‘Youth Voices’....
Counting and Cracking kicks off RISING festival
3 June 2024
On Saturday 1 June, the University of Melbourne celebrated the opening of Counting and Cracking, a headline production that kicked off RISING’s 2024 festival across Melb...
Esteemed delegation from China visits the University of Melbourne to discuss research and collaboration opportunities
31 May 2024
The University of Melbourne was honoured to welcome the esteemed delegation from China, featuring almost 50 senior executives and leading researchers from more than 20 promine...
Students@Work Internship program ranked 12th by Top Intern Programs 2024
24 May 2024
The University of Melbourne’s Students@Work Internship program has risen four places to be ranked 12th for large intern programs by Top Intern Programs 2024....
Professor Adrian Hearn appointed to faculty-in-residence role in Cuba
14 May 2024
Adrian Hearn, Professor in Latin American Studies at the Faculty of Arts has been appointed to a faculty-in-residence role in Havana, Cuba through the Consortium for Advanced...
MedTech researchers enter innovation partnership with medical device firm Signature Orthopaedics
7 May 2024
Leading MedTech researchers at the University of Melbourne and RMIT University are partnering with medical device company Signature Orthopaedics, the only manufacturer of impl...
University of Melbourne welcomes Professor Leila Brammer
28 March 2024
Members of the University community welcomed University of Chicago’s Professor Leila Brammer onto campus this week....
University of Melbourne celebrates the 29th Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards
20 March 2024
On Friday 15 March, the University of Melbourne celebrated the 29th Quill Awards, which are the Melbourne Press Club’s annual media awards, celebrating excellence in Vic...
Architecture scholars awarded prestigious Social Sciences fellowships
5 March 2024
Global Urban Politics Professor Michele Acuto and Urban Planning Professor Nicholas Phelps from the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning (ABP) have been welcomed as...
Celebrating the legacy of Louise Hanson-Dyer: new book launch and artwork acquisition
23 February 2024
The University of Melbourne is celebrating the remarkable Australian Louise Hanson-Dyer (1884-1962), a visionary in music publishing and art collection, with a newly acquired...
Milestone for Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence
8 December 2023
Shepparton’s new Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence (MCRE) reached an important milestone, completing its roof featuring a large Aboriginal flag design, bringing the...
APRU Indigenous Knowledges Network meets in Melbourne
29 November 2023
The University of Melbourne welcomed international leaders in Indigenous and First Nations knowledges for the second workshop of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (A...
The Bonn-Melbourne Research Excellence Fund and Joint PhD Scheme
24 November 2023
A senior delegation from Bonn University in Germany has visited the University of Melbourne, and over several days delegates visited their counterparts and explored the deepen...
New partnership to accelerate Indonesia’s renewable energy transition
14 November 2023
The University of Melbourne has partnered with Indonesia’s government-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PT PLN) (Persero) to help the corporation t...
New Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences announced
13 October 2023
Ten researchers from the University of Melbourne and our partner institutions have been elected as new Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS)...
University joins commitment to advance employment outcomes for international students and graduates in Victoria
10 July 2023
The University of Melbourne will join a Victorian Government-led initiative to ensure the high-calibre and diverse talent pool of international students and graduates continue...
Anna Kennedy-Borissow selected for ABC TOP 5 media residency
3 July 2023
Early career researcher Anna Kennedy-Borissow from the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Arts has been awarded a 2023 ABC TOP 5 Arts media residency....
New Australian Academy of Science Fellows elected
26 May 2023
Professor David Komander, Professor Sharon Lewin, Professor Peter Taylor and Professor Andrew Wilks have been elected new Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science, in reco...
University of Melbourne renews joint PhD program with Forschungszentrum Jülich
5 April 2023
The University of Melbourne has renewed its joint PhD program with Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ), a Helmholtz research centre in Germany, with the program committing to fund...
University of Melbourne enters research partnership with INRAE
30 March 2023
The University of Melbourne has signed a Research Partnership Memorandum of Understanding with the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment...
Charlotte Day named Associate Director, Art Museums
17 February 2023
Charlotte Day, a leading art curator and gallery director, has been appointed Associate Director, Art Museums at the University of Melbourne....
Greg Hunt named Honorary Melbourne Enterprise Professor
7 February 2023
The University welcomes Mr Greg Hunt as an Honorary Melbourne Enterprise Professor, sharing his strategic advice on innovation, leadership and health policy across the Univers...
Maxine Beneba Clarke named inaugural Poet in Residence
15 December 2022
Poet and writer Maxine Beneba Clarke has been appointed as the inaugural Peter Steele Poet in Residence by the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts....
Tony Birch named Boisbouvier Chair in Australian Literature
15 December 2022
Award-winning author Tony Birch has been appointed the third Boisbouvier Chair in Australian Literature at the University of Melbourne, advancing the teaching and public appre...
Science Gallery Melbourne and Chartered Accountants partner to raise youth engagement with STEM
15 December 2022
Science Gallery Melbourne has entered a wide-ranging partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) to increase school students engagemen...
Quad Fellowships awarded to University of Melbourne alumni, student
12 December 2022
Three University of Melbourne alumni have been announced as part of the first cohort of 100 Quad Fellows....
Professor Frank Dunshea made a Fellow of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences
8 December 2022
Professor Frank Dunshea from the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences has been announced as a Fellow of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) at th...
New project partnership reimagines education for all Australians
25 November 2022
A new partnership which aims to improve how students learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and knowledge systems was announced today....
University of Melbourne renews agreements with Hokkaido University
22 November 2022
The University of Melbourne has signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Student Exchange Agreement with Hokkaido University, during a Hokkaido University delega...
Professor Thas Nirmalathas elected Fellow of Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
19 October 2022
Optical and wireless communications innovator Professor Thas Nirmalathas has been elected a 2022 Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (AT...
University staff awarded AAHMS fellowships
14 October 2022
10 staff members from the University of Melbourne and our partner institutions have been elected as new Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS...
Opportunity Laboratory and Lenexa Medical collaborate for better patient monitoring
10 October 2022
Lenexa Medical and the University of Melbourne Opportunity Laboratory (O-Lab) are collaborating to design and test the next generation of LenexaCARE patient monitoring technol...
Research training for medical technologies in partnership with 3DMEDiTech
6 October 2022
A new Joint Research Training Centre (JRTC) for Medical Technologies is set to make Melbourne a leader of innovation in personalised medical device technology and commercialis...
University of Melbourne and University of Madras sign memorandum of understanding in India
13 September 2022
The University of Melbourne and India's University of Madras have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will build on existing programs and enhance research collabo...
Professor Pascal Perez named Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network director
13 September 2022
Professor Pascal Perez has been appointed as the new director of the Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN), a network of researchers and data providers spec...
University of Melbourne joins Reach Alliance
21 July 2022
The University of Melbourne has become one of four new partners in the Reach Alliance global initiative....
Dr Andonis Piperoglou appointed inaugural Hellenic Senior Lecturer in Global Diasporas
27 June 2022
Dr Andonis Piperoglou has been appointed the inaugural Hellenic Senior Lecturer in Global Diasporas at the University of Melbourne. He will join the University in mid-July 202...
FEIT alum Mateus Oliveira Silva joins 2022 IMNIS Catalyst Program
20 June 2022
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) alum Mateus Oliveira Silva has been chosen as one of 16 national participants in the 2022 Industry Mentoring Netw...
University of Melbourne welcomes The Conversation to Melbourne Connect
17 May 2022
The University of Melbourne is pleased to announce that global publisher, The Conversation, has joined other founding partners at Melbourne Connect....
InEight takes up residence at Melbourne Connect as founding member of Australia’s newest innovation precinct
10 May 2022
The University of Melbourne and Lendlease have announced that InEight Inc., a global leader in construction project management software is one of the founding members of Melbo...
University researchers establish new joint PhD projects with CNRS
13 April 2022
The Melbourne – CNRS Network has announced the successful recipients of the second call for proposals to establish joint PhD projects between the University of Melbourne...
Victorian College of the Arts welcomes new director
28 February 2022
The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music at the University of Melbourne is delighted to announce the arrival of Professor Emma Redding as Director of the Victorian College of the Ar...
Two STEM leaders join Australian Research Council's College of Experts
23 February 2022
Professors Elaine Wong and Michelle Watt have been appointed to the Australian Research Council College of Experts for 2022-2025 in recognition of their outstanding internatio...
University of Melbourne championing Welcoming Universities
22 February 2022
The University of Melbourne has joined Welcoming Universities, demonstrating its commitment to increase cultural diversity and inclusion among students and staff as an inaugur...
Melbourne School of Design appoints new director
9 February 2022
The University of Melbourne is delighted to announce the appointment of Dan Hill as Director of Melbourne School of Design, commencing in April 2022....
MDHS researchers receive AAHMS Fellowships
27 January 2022
Researchers from the Faculty of Medical, Dental and Health Sciences have been elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS)....
Professor Frances Separovic elected Foreign Secretary of the Australian Academy of Science
23 December 2021
Distinguished Professor Emeritus Frances Separovic AO has been elected to the position of Foreign Secretary of the Australian Academy of Science, commencing in May 2022....
University academics named Fellows of the Australian Academy of the Humanities
14 December 2021
Professor Jane Davidson, Associate Professor Nick Thieberger and Associate Professor Frederik Vervaet have been named Fellows of the Australian Academy of the Humanities...
Dental partnership ensures world class treatment for oral cancer patients
8 December 2021
World class treatment will be available to patients who have had oral cancer as a result of a new collaborative agreement between the Melbourne Dental School (MDS), the Melbou...
University academics named Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia
7 December 2021
University of Melbourne academics have been named as new Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia....
New University of Melbourne Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering
2 December 2021
University of Melbourne academics have been named among the new Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE)....
Professor Gustavo Duque appointed President-Elect of the ANZBMS
26 November 2021
Professor Gustavo Duque, a world leader in ageing and musculoskeletal research, has assumed the position of President Elect of the ANZBMS....
iolite data reduction software package acquired by Elemental Scientific Inc.
19 October 2021
iolite, a data reduction software package created at the University, has been acquired by US-based company Elemental Scientific Inc....
New chair appointed for the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory
28 September 2021
The Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (SUPL) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr Sue Barrell as incoming chair of the SUPL Board....
Process mining platform Apromore to take up residence at Melbourne Connect
14 September 2021
The University of Melbourne has announced that its fast-growing process mining spin-off, Apromore, will take up residence in its new innovation precinct, Melbourne Connect....
Nossal to evaluate RAC's Eye health program
26 August 2021
Nossal Institute for Global Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health has been selected by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) to undertake an in-...
FBE Indigenous Business Research Group receives ARC grant for research into Indigenous Preferential Procurement Programs
26 August 2021
The Indigenous Business Research Group from the Faculty of Business and Economics has received an Australian Research Council grant of almost $900,000 to conduct research to i...
MDHS congratulates new ARC Future Fellows
20 August 2021
Congratulations to the following Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) staff who have been awarded Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships: As...
2021 ARC Future Fellowships announced for Faculty of Science
19 August 2021
ARC Future Fellowships support outstanding mid-career researchers in priority areas of national and global importance. The scheme aims to advance Australian innovation and col...
New Director for Graeme Clark Institute for Biomedical Engineering
12 August 2021
The University of Melbourne is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor David Nisbet to the role of Institute Director of the Graeme Clark Institute for Biomedical E...
UNICEF Funding for Nossal Institute to evaluate Health and Nutrition Program
30 July 2021
Katherine Gilbert from Nossal Institute for Global Health will lead an evaluation of UNICEF’s Pacific Health and Nutrition Program....
Nossal Institute to co-lead USD$39.5 million consortium
26 July 2021
The Nossal Institute for Global Health, University of Melbourne and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health are leading a consortium to strengthen rehabilitation servi...
Melbourne Connect partners with Open House Melbourne
21 July 2021
The University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Connect has partnered with Open House Melbourne and is set to star as a major feature of the 2021 program, which this year has pi...
Bronze Accreditation for the University at LGBTQ Awards
9 July 2021
The University of Melbourne has been awarded Bronze Tier accreditation at the 2021 Australian LGBTQ Inclusion Awards....
Professor Alexis Wright’s novel Carpentaria selected for French curriculum
21 June 2021
Carpentaria, a 2008 novel by Faculty of Arts Professor Alexis Wright, has been chosen by the French education jury as a compulsory book to be studied on the agrégation curricu...
University welcomes MAXONIQ to Melbourne Connect
19 May 2021
The University of Melbourne is delighted to announce medical technology company MAXONIQ as one of five new partners who will be moving to the Melbourne Connect innovation prec...
University welcomes the Australia & New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) to Melbourne Connect
17 May 2021
The University of Melbourne and Lendlease are delighted to announce public sector educator Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) as one o...
EFMD Global re-certifies Melbourne Business School with EQUIS accreditation for 2021-2026
10 May 2021
Melbourne Business School's EQUIS accreditation has been renewed for 2021-2026, affirming its reputation as a leading business and economics education provider....
Oscar nomination for former VCA student
28 April 2021
Ditching a Science degree to follow her love of film has literally put alumna Genevieve Camilleri’s name in lights. Camilleri was a nominee in this year’s Oscars f...
Dr Victor Sojo appointed as latest Our Watch Board Director
19 April 2021
Dr Victor Sojo, senior lecturer in leadership at the University, has been appointed as a board director for Our Watch, a national leader in the primary prevention of violence...
University joins Trinity Challenge to beat COVID-19
8 April 2021
The University has been invited to join the Trinity Challenge, a new global effort to identify, respond and recover from global health emergencies....
A new milestone in cooperation – Indonesia and University of Melbourne
1 April 2021
A new milestone in cooperation between the University of Melbourne and Indonesia is being marked with the establishment of PRIME – Partnership in Research Indonesia and...
New Deputy Director at Centre for Digital Transformation of Health
22 March 2021
Dr Daniel Capurro has been appointed the new Deputy Director of the University's Centre for Digital Transformation of Health....
Launching a new podcast: Eavesdrop on Ideas gives listeners an ear to the arts and humanities
18 March 2021
The University is launching a new podcast, Eavesdrop on Ideas, that captures the unique insights of artists, academics and authors on the big questions of the 21st century....
University of Melbourne launches Master of Digital Marketing
26 February 2021
Enrolments are open for the new Master of Digital Marketing, designed to equip graduates for a career in this rapidly changing area, combining academic rigor and practical exp...
Statue of Dr Muhammad Kamal erected in Kurdistan
24 February 2021
A statue of Senior Lecturer at the Asia Institute Dr Muhammad Kamal has been erected in Sulaymaniyya in Iraqi Kurdistan, to honour him for furthering scholarship and promoting...
Professor Jane Gunn appointed Dean of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
24 February 2021
Professor Jane Gunn has taken up her role as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS)....
University of Melbourne and Clarity Pharmaceuticals partnership progresses following assignment of key patents
18 February 2021
The University of Melbourne has assigned a patent portfolio for radiopharmaceutical technologies to Clarity Pharmaceuticals, a clinical stage radiopharmaceutical company focus...
Philanthropists honoured as Fellows of the University of Melbourne
1 February 2021
Charles ‘Chuck’ Feeney and Christopher Oechsli have been honoured as Fellows of the University of Melbourne in recognition of their extraordinary philanthropic inv...
Boost for fundamental research with Simons Foundation Grant to MATRIX
1 February 2021
MATRIX, Australia’s residential research institute for the mathematical sciences, is pleased to announce the award of US $600,000 over three years in funding from the US...
New funding for hydrogen technology cluster in the Mallee
1 February 2021
National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) today announced funding to develop an Australian network of hydrogen clusters, one of which will be led&nbs...
Australia gets new hub for infectious diseases and global health
24 November 2020
The University of Melbourne, Burnet Institute and Doherty Institute has welcomed the Victorian Government’s investment in a new hub for infectious diseases and global he...
Partnership helps lay the foundations for treaty making in Australia
24 November 2020
A resource developed in partnership with the University of Melbourne that helps enable treaty and agreement making for Indigenous Australians has been re-launched with a new w...