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University of Melbourne heads Australian universities in rankings
The latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings has placed the University of Melbourne as 32nd globally, again heading Australian universities in the list.
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Australia's longest-serving VC bids farewell
University of Melbourne’s Glyn Davis today reflected on his tenure as the nation’s longest-serving Vice-Chancellor, as he prepares to step down from the role.
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Program unites veterinarians and domestic violence support workers to support at-risk families
Veterinarians and family violence specialists are working together to help families escape violent situations.
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International award for helping connect care leavers with their past
A University of Melbourne website that helps connect people who grew up in institutional care in Australia between 1920 and 1989 with their archival records has won a major international award.
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Concern about climate change unites Gens X and Y: Report
Two generations of Australians, Generations X and Y, say climate change is their number one cause for concern, according to the latest Life Patterns report from University of Melbourne researchers.
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Snake season no cause for alarm if you’re prepared
As the weather warms up so do Australia’s snakes, but experts say there is no cause for alarm if you know what to do.
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Anti-cancer drugs may hold key to overcoming antimalarial drug resistance
Scientists have found a way to boost the efficacy of the world’s most powerful antimalarial drug with the help of chemotherapy medicines, according to new research published in the journal Nature Communications.
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Student Symphony Orchestra to tour Singapore and Shanghai
More than 100 young musicians will embark on their first international tour when the University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra travels to Singapore and Shanghai later this month.
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Baldness caused by alopecia could soon be treatable
Baldness caused by alopecia areata could soon be treated safely and effectively, after an international University of Melbourne-led trial found two new drugs to be safe and effective.
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University of Melbourne appoints new Dean for the Faculty of Arts
Professor Russell Goulbourne has been appointed as the new Dean for the Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne.
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University of Melbourne moves to 6th in global rankings for graduate employability
The University of Melbourne has continued its climb in the top 10 best universities in the world for employability outcomes for its graduates, moving to 6th in the world according to the 2019 QS Graduate Employability Rankings released today.
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University of Melbourne to lead renewable hydrogen research for transport and power generation
University of Melbourne, together with University of New South Wales (UNSW), today announced a $8.6 million research project investigating the performance and value of efficient, heavy duty, reciprocating engines running on renewable hydrogen.
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Eighteen Under 18: Kids report on the hot-button issues in their lives, all the way to the UN
What happens when children and teenagers lead research into the hot-button issues that affect their health, wellbeing and rights?
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University of Melbourne Deputy Vice-Chancellor to lead Griffith University
University of Melbourne’s Professor Carolyn Evans will lead Griffith University in Queensland from 2019 as that University’s fifth Vice-Chancellor.
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New immunotherapy cancer centre a game changer for Victorian cancer patients
A new collaborative Centre for Cancer Immunotherapy will mean more Victorian cancer patients will be able to take part in potentially life-saving immunotherapy-based clinical trials and treatments.
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Think like an astronaut: NASA works with high school students on new program
A new STEM educational program, Mission Discovery Melbourne, aims to launch high school students’ ideas into space while developing their creative thinking and leadership skills.
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Judy Bailey honoured with the Sir Bernard Heinze Memorial Award
Prominent jazz pianist and teacher Judy Bailey has been awarded the 2018 Sir Bernard Heinze Memorial Award.
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Are trees on farms the future for the timber industry?
A multi-disciplinary research team is developing new models for growing trees on farms to help meet the needs of landholders, investors and the timber industry.
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University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor honoured with lifetime achievement award
University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Glyn Davis was today presented with the AFR Higher Education Lifetime Achievement Award.
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We need to get better at talking about palliative care
Caregivers would like more information about palliative care and a willingness from health professionals to discuss what to expect as illness progresses, according to new research.