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2 Sep 2020

University climbs to 31st position in THE rankings

The University of Melbourne has climbed one place to 31st position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released on Wednesday.

28 Aug 2020

Underground lab site prepared for dark matter search

Australian scientists hope to start experiments to detect dark matter as early as next year, following the successful excavation of the site for the underground laboratory at the Stawell Gold Mines.

24 Aug 2020

Lessons from the COVID-19 frontline captured in Health Worker Voices project

Voice memos from health workers in Australia and around the world are being collected via a private WhatsApp chat to capture their experience of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and improve future preparedness.

24 Aug 2020

Redefine possible at this year’s interactive virtual Open Days

The University of Melbourne is throwing its door open – virtually – this September for prospective students and their families to learn more about student life and studying at Melbourne – from wherever they call home.

21 Aug 2020

Past rapid warming levels in the Arctic associated with widespread climate changes

Abrupt climate changes during the Last Glacial Period, some 115,000 to 11,700 years ago, happened at the same time across a region extending from the Arctic to the Southern Hemisphere subtropics, new research has revealed.

18 Aug 2020

Guide released to support disaster recovery

Wellbeing and decision-making during recovery from disasters such as Australia’s summer bushfires and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are supported by a new researched-backed resource.

18 Aug 2020

Living apart together: new report to better understand the needs of mobile workers and their families

People working away from home face greater health and relationship challenges, but simple steps by workers, their families and employers can remedy this, according to new research.

16 Aug 2020

University rises in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities

The University of Melbourne is ranked the 35th best institution in the world according to the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). Overall, the University improved six places on its 2019 ranking and remains the highest ranked institution in Australia.

13 Aug 2020

$2 million project to transform Dookie Agricultural College

Upgrades will be made to the University of Melbourne’s Dookie campus thanks to a $2 million funding boost announced today by the Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney.

10 Aug 2020

Victorians living in share housing highly impacted by COVID-19, new survey finds

People living in share houses in Victoria have suffered significant socio-economic shocks due to the current pandemic, according to a new survey.

6 Aug 2020

Herbicide harming marsupial health and development, research finds

The health of wallabies and kangaroos is being affected by the herbicide, atrazine, which is used widely in Australia on cereal crops and in forestation to prevent weeds, according to new research.

5 Aug 2020

University announces plan in response to COVID-19 pandemic

The University of Melbourne has announced its plan to combat an almost $1 billion revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan was endorsed by University Council today.

5 Aug 2020

University appoints inaugural Director of Indigenous Knowledge Institute

Experienced educator and leading scholar of Indigenous music Professor Aaron Corn has been appointed the inaugural Director of the University of Melbourne’s new Indigenous Knowledge Institute for world-leading research and partnerships concerning Indigenous knowledge.

5 Aug 2020

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University climbs to 31st position in THE rankings

Underground lab site prepared for dark matter search

Lessons from the COVID-19 frontline captured in Health Worker Voices project

Redefine possible at this year’s interactive virtual Open Days

Past rapid warming levels in the Arctic associated with widespread climate changes

Guide released to support disaster recovery

Living apart together: new report to better understand the needs of mobile workers and their families

University rises in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities

$2 million project to transform Dookie Agricultural College

Victorians living in share housing highly impacted by COVID-19, new survey finds

Herbicide harming marsupial health and development, research finds

University announces plan in response to COVID-19 pandemic

University appoints inaugural Director of Indigenous Knowledge Institute

Kids receiving ‘good enough’ mental health treatment do not improve

Schools can do more to help students cope with trauma, says education report

Obesity and overweight driving premature cardiovascular disease mortality, research finds

New head lice treatment approved for use in USA

Disability workers face illness risk and uncertainty due to COVID-19, survey finds

Coastal flooding set to get more frequent, threatening coastal life and 20 per cent of global GDP

University statement on Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert