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Starving pneumonia-causing bacteria of their favourite “food” holds promise for new antibiotics

Australian researchers have revealed how the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) obtains the essential nutrient, manganese, from our bodies, which could lead to better therapies to target what is a life-threatening, antibiotic-resistant pathogen.

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Science and the Environments

3 Aug 2021

Smart water tank to improve platypus breeding odds

Water authorities will be turning to Melburnians to help with a novel system of ‘smart’ rainwater tanks and urban lakes that can provide crucial water to support platypus habitat when it’s most needed – just before the breeding season.

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University Activities

2 Aug 2021

Funding boost for Melbourne Connect projects

The University of Melbourne has welcomed State Government funding for a collection of projects at Australia’s newest innovation precinct, Melbourne Connect.

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Engineering and IT

20 Jul 2021

University welcomes Lexus Australia as first AIMES car manufacturing partner to drive C-ITS research forward

Lexus Australia was today announced as the first car manufacturer to join the Australian Integrated Multimodal EcoSystem (AIMES) transport collaboration to accelerate Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) technology research for smarter and safer on-road travel.

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Science and the Environments

8 Jul 2021

Endangered frogs rescued from fire zones for breeding program

Nineteen critically endangered Spotted Tree Frogs collected from fire-ravaged areas in north-east Victoria are heading to a breeding program with the help of University Melbourne researchers.

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Veterinary and agriculture sciences

6 Jul 2021

Equine research and clinical treatment to grow with $3 million gift

U-Vet Werribee Equine Centre will receive more than $3 million to continue developing its equine lameness prevention and diagnosis program.

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University Activities

18 Jun 2021

Applications open for Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity 2022 cohort

Applications have opened for the 2022 Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) program based at the University of Melbourne.

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Science and the Environments

9 Jun 2021

Artificial light harming clownfish

Young clownfish living closest to shore are dying faster than those further offshore because they are being exposed to artificial lighting, says an international research team, which includes the University of Melbourne.

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University Activities

9 Jun 2021

University of Melbourne climbs in QS Rankings

The University of Melbourne has improved its position from 41 to 37 in the latest QS World University Rankings.

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Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

9 Jun 2021

BCG vaccine trial joins global race to better understand COVID-19 variants

An Australian-led study will investigate whether it’s possible to predict who remains susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 variants after having COVID-19 or receiving a COVID-19-specific vaccine.

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