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Newly identified drug target in rheumatoid arthritis paves the way for the development of new therapies
University of Melbourne researchers have identified a protein involved in rheumatoid arthritis-induced inflammation that could lead to new drug treatments for people who do not respond to current therapies.
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New ethical framework released for global health research
The author of a new ethical framework for global health research aims to support researchers and their partners to better engage disadvantaged and marginalised communities when setting research priorities.
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'The Universe Looks Down': Iconic poem transformed into art
An exhibition of new artwork depicting the longform narrative poem of one of Australia’s most highly regarded poets will go on display this month at the University of Melbourne’s Noel Shaw Gallery, accompanied by a series of free public events.
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New research predicts landslide boundaries two weeks before they happen
University of Melbourne researchers have developed a software tool that uses applied mathematics and big data analytics to predict the boundary of where a landslide will occur, two weeks in advance.
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Students get hands-on with their future at Open Day
The journey begins for aspiring students when they get the opportunity to immerse themselves cutting-edge virtual reality and interactive experiences at the University of Melbourne Open Day on Sunday.
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New sightings of the critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum are no insurance against extinction
Researchers have recorded five new sightings of the critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum, but their location close to existing habitats means the species remains at risk of extinction – particularly from bushfire.
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University of Melbourne continues to climb in world rankings
The University of Melbourne has maintained its position as the top Australian university in Shanghai Ranking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), moving up one place to 38th in the world this year.
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Research reveals that what we see is not always what we get
Researchers are helping to explain why some people anticipate and react to fast-moving objects much quicker than others.
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Get with the programming: Students engineer their way to Australia’s largest robotics competition
More than 700 students aged from 5 to 18 years old will gather at the University of Melbourne Parkville campus today, Tuesday, 14 August, to compete in the RoboCup Junior State Finals and vie for a spot in the national competition.
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Mental health of teens with disability significantly harmed by peer bullying
Compared to those without a disability, adolescents with a disability have much poorer health and wellbeing, new research has found. They also experience bullying at a higher level than their peers.
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Crowdsourcing algorithms to predict epileptic seizures
A study by University of Melbourne researchers reveals clinically relevant epileptic seizure prediction is possible in a wider range of patients than previously thought, thanks to the crowdsourcing of more than 10 000 algorithms worldwide.
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University of Melbourne Professor appointed BHP Chair of Australian Studies at Peking University
The University of Melbourne welcomes the Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop’s announcement of Professor Pookong Kee’s appointment as the next BHP Chair of Australian Studies at Peking University.
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ARC invests in University of Melbourne researchers
University of Melbourne has welcomed Australian Research Council (ARC) funding today for Australian Laureate Fellowships, Future Fellowships and a University of Melbourne-led ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre.
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University of Melbourne supports truth telling at 20th Garma Festival
University of Melbourne senior staff will this weekend take part in the Garma Festival in Arnhem Land as part of the University’s commitment to national reconciliation with Indigenous Australians.
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Accelerating stem cell discoveries into tomorrow’s medicine
Stem Cells Australia and the University of Melbourne have welcomed $3 million Federal Government funding to advance stem cell research and develop new treatments for blindness in children and congenital heart disease.
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Young people don’t understand the impact of age when planning a family
Most students underestimate how much age affects the chance of having a baby, according to new research published today.
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HILDA reveals no real change in gender roles
Australian attitudes to gender roles are becoming more progressive, but these views are not translating into real change in the home and workplace, according to the latest release of the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey.
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'Space of Friendship': Melbourne Art Fair joins forces with the University of Melbourne
This year’s Melbourne Art Fair is being held at the University of Melbourne Southbank campus, home of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music and Melbourne’s growing arts precinct.
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Feral cat observed hunting at nest boxes: Another threat to the critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum?
New evidence has raised concerns about the possibility of feral cats preying upon the critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum, with a cat detected on cameras at two nest boxes used by the possums.
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Biometric Mirror highlights flaws in artificial intelligence
In a world-first, University of Melbourne researchers have designed an artificial intelligence (AI) system to detect and display people’s personality traits and physical attractiveness based solely on a photo of their face.