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Academics recognised for their impact on the health and wellbeing of Australians
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has elected 37 new Fellows in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the health and medical community in Australia.
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Driving innovation in next-gen AI medical technologies
A new research training centre based in Victoria will develop artificial intelligence (AI) applications for medical technologies and train an expert workforce that will drive Australian innovation.
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University secures major partnership
The University of Melbourne has secured a partnership with a major bio-pharmaceutical company which will deliver significant opportunities for the university’s researchers and students in coming years.
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Better food labels could reduce food allergy related anaphylaxis
Researchers want food labelling regulations tightened after their study found that some people with allergies had anaphylactic reactions to packaged foods.
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Trial housing project creates pathway to homeownership and frees up social housing
A trial housing development on a 34-unit apartment block in North Melbourne has helped people come off social housing waiting lists, thanks to a unique partnership between University of Melbourne, Melbourne City Mission, Resilient Melbourne and the City of Melbourne.
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Thermal imaging improves diabetes related foot ulcer assessment
Thermal imaging can better predict a diabetes related foot ulcer’s size and the healing trajectory than conventional methods, Melbourne-led research has found.
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2018 McKinnon Prize nominations open
Nominations open today for the 2018 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership, an annual national prize recognising courageous, visionary and collaborative political leadership across all tiers of Australian government.
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Australia’s leading university welcomes new Vice-Chancellor
Professor Duncan Maskell today commenced his term as the 20th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Australia’s leading university and the largest research university in Australia.
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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.