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“Life-changing” scholarship open for exceptional Year 12 students facing financial barriers

Applications open on March 1 for the University of Melbourne’s new flagship Hansen Scholarship Program, the result of a generous $30 million gift from philanthropists Jane Hansen and Paul Little.

22 Feb 2019

New WHO strategy aims to halve the global impact of snakebite

A new World Health Organization (WHO) strategy aims to halve the impact of snakebite, which affects 5.4 million people globally each year, kills up to 138 000 and leaves 400 000 suffering permanent physical and psychological disabilities.

21 Feb 2019

University rises to third place in latest Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific rankings

The University of Melbourne has been ranked third in the 2019 Times Higher Education (THE) Asia-Pacific Rankings, which were released last night. The University was fourth in last year’s rankings.

18 Feb 2019

Global alliance to revolutionise learning and education in business and management

The University of Melbourne has joined six of the world’s leading business schools to form the Future of Management Education Alliance, the first collaboration of its kind in the business education sector.

12 Feb 2019

Illumina partnership to drive genomics innovation in Australia

The University of Melbourne and Illumina, one of the world’s leading biotech companies, have announced a partnership that will enhance Melbourne’s reputation as a world-class biomedical precinct.

7 Feb 2019

Researchers reveal prostate tumours ‘fed’ by fatty acids

An international multidisciplinary study initiated by Melbourne scientists has shown a link between prostate cancer and the uptake of fatty acids by cancer cells. The findings point to a possible therapeutic target for this common cancer.

6 Feb 2019

First students welcomed in new Murray Darling rural medical program

Following strong national interest and a rigorous recruitment process, 15 regional and rural students have been selected to commence a unique end-to-end rural medical program designed to help solve Australia’s rural doctor shortage.

6 Feb 2019

New leadership prize sparks ‘Change Makers’

A new, non-partisan prize in political leadership has inspired Shaun Carny’s latest book, The Change Makers, where twenty-five outstanding Australian leaders share their insights and lessons on the essence of inspiring leadership.

1 Feb 2019

Celebrating 20 years of good health in Shepparton

Today marks the twentieth anniversary of a successful partnership between the Shepparton community and the University of Melbourne Medical School.

31 Jan 2019

Melbourne to lead Adani’s Black-throated Finch Management Plan review

University of Melbourne Professor of Conservation Ecology Brendan Wintle will lead a six-member panel of conservation and wildlife science experts to review Adani’s Black-throated Finch Management Plan (BTFMP).