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8 Sep 2021

University receives $2.7 million in funding to focus on regional innovation

The University of Melbourne will lead a collaborative innovation venture, designed to enhance the Hume region’s agri-food businesses and deliver economic value to the area.

2 Sep 2021

University of Melbourne welcomes Rubicon Water's listing on ASX

The University of Melbourne welcomes news that Rubicon Water will debut on the ASX on 2 September, aiming to raise $42.6 million at a market capitalisation of $171.9 million.

2 Sep 2021

University of Melbourne ranked 33 in global university rankings

The University is ranked 33 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, with a strong performance in the teaching, research and international indicators.

2 Sep 2021

Hayfever sufferers rejoice! Melbourne Pollen Count is back, earlier and with more features

An earlier start to the Melbourne Pollen Count plus new daily forecasts of allergens from trees, weeds and other sources is being rolled out to help hayfever sufferers across the city to better manage their allergies.

31 Aug 2021

Tiwi Island collaboration to double forestry exports in seven years

The University of Melbourne is partnering in a project expected to double the export value of the Tiwi Islands forestry industry from $6 million to $12 million.

31 Aug 2021

Extreme sea levels to become much more common as earth warms

Global warming will cause extreme sea levels to occur almost every year by the end of the century, impacting major coastlines worldwide, according to new research from an international team of scientists.

30 Aug 2021

University of Melbourne expands support measures for students during global pandemic

The University of Melbourne has increased its support for students in 2022, helping them to realise their ambitions through a range of scholarships and support programs.

30 Aug 2021

Lisa Singh to lead the Australia India Institute at the University of Melbourne

Lisa Singh has been appointed as the new Director of the Australia India Institute (AII), the University’s centre dedicated to promoting support for and understanding of the Australia-India relationship.

27 Aug 2021

University welcomes largest pure biotech IPO in ASX history

The University of Melbourne welcomes the announcement of biotechnology start-up Clarity Pharmaceuticals Ltd’s initial public offering (IPO) and admission to the official list of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The company raised $92 million at $1.40 per share, the largest pure biotech IPO in the history of the ASX.

24 Aug 2021

Breakthrough in sizing nanoparticles using fluid-filled tubes

The functionality of nanoparticles in a host of applications, including drug delivery and nano-optics, is often dictated by their mass and size. Measuring these properties simultaneously for the same nanoparticle has also been challenging.

23 Aug 2021

Assessing anti-Asian attitudes in the USA and Australia

Researchers from the University of Melbourne and University of Queensland have analysed negative attitudes towards Asian people in both the United States and Australia to better understand the factors that contribute to these prejudices.

20 Aug 2021

Emerging from the deep: Stawell’s dark matter lab takes shape

Construction of the Southern Hemisphere’s first dark matter underground physics laboratory is progressing with the concrete slab now in place and the world-class facility on schedule to welcome scientists by Christmas.

16 Aug 2021

Open Day 2021 to feature online and on campus experiences across August and September

Hear from current students, ask academics questions and discover the hidden secrets of our campuses as part of the 2021 University of Melbourne Open Day program, which this year includes a range of online and on campus experiences across August and September.

13 Aug 2021

Bright idea: new LEDs can detect off food and lethal gases

Your smart device could soon be even smarter with a new infrared light emitting diode (LED) that is ‘tuneable’ to different wavelengths of light – it could enable your fridge to tell you when your food is going off and your phone to tell you if that Gucci purse is real.

12 Aug 2021

Launch of Indigenous Business Centre signals new model for Indigenous education and engagement

The Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership – the first of its kind in Australia – was launched today at the University of Melbourne and Melbourne Business School.

7 Aug 2021

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

All news items

University receives $2.7 million in funding to focus on regional innovation

University of Melbourne welcomes Rubicon Water's listing on ASX

University of Melbourne ranked 33 in global university rankings

Hayfever sufferers rejoice! Melbourne Pollen Count is back, earlier and with more features

Tiwi Island collaboration to double forestry exports in seven years

Extreme sea levels to become much more common as earth warms

University of Melbourne expands support measures for students during global pandemic

Lisa Singh to lead the Australia India Institute at the University of Melbourne

University welcomes largest pure biotech IPO in ASX history

Breakthrough in sizing nanoparticles using fluid-filled tubes

Assessing anti-Asian attitudes in the USA and Australia

Emerging from the deep: Stawell’s dark matter lab takes shape

Open Day 2021 to feature online and on campus experiences across August and September

Bright idea: new LEDs can detect off food and lethal gases

Launch of Indigenous Business Centre signals new model for Indigenous education and engagement

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

Smart water tank to improve platypus breeding odds

Funding boost for Melbourne Connect projects

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

Endangered frogs rescued from fire zones for breeding program