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Coastal flooding set to get more frequent, threatening coastal life and 20 per cent of global GDP
Coastal flooding across the world is set to rise by around 50 per cent due to climate change in the next 80 years, endangering millions more people and trillions of US dollars more of coastal infrastructure, new research shows.
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Melbourne Connect a feature of new Telstra partnership
The University and Telstra will help develop and diversify Australia’s pipeline of technology talent through a $5.14 million partnership.
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Extreme waves set to get bigger and more frequent due to climate change
A warming planet will cause stronger storm winds triggering larger and more frequent extreme waves over the next 80 years, with largest increases shown in the Southern Ocean, according to new research.
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Researchers design ventilation hoods for hospital beds to help contain COVID-19 spread
University of Melbourne researchers working in collaboration with Western Health have designed a personal ventilation hood for hospital beds to help contain the droplet spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in intensive care units (ICUs).
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New centre to address AI and digital ethics
A new centre for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital ethics has been launched by the University Melbourne to address ethical, policy and legal challenges posed by new technologies.
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$28 million grant to transform design and production of buildings in Australia
Reducing waste, delays and emissions from building projects is the focus of a collaborative initiative between 30 industry partners that received $28 million from the Australian Government.
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Helmet technology development to reduce traumatic brain injury
The University of Melbourne has welcomed Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price’s award of a Defence Innovation HUB technology development contract to Veteran-owned Melbourne company SORD Australia.
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Making sense of Australia's smartest intersection
An intersection in inner-city Melbourne has been labelled the most intelligent in the world, with its network of smart sensors working to capture commuter, vehicle and public transport’s movements to avoid dangerous activity, enhance sustainability, improve safety and reduce congestion.
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Report exposes flaw in iVote system used in NSW election
Flaws in the iVote internet and telephone voting system used in the 2019 New South Wales election could have made it vulnerable to undetectable voter fraud, a new report has revealed.
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Centre to train new generation of specialists designing personalised implant technologies
In a new evolution of personalised medicine, world-leading specialist biomedical engineers, scientists and clinicians will come together to develop individually tailored orthopaedic and maxillofacial implants, following the launch of the Australian Research Council Training Centre for Medical Implant Technologies (CMIT ARC) today.
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University partners with Camberwell High School to mentor students in cyber security
University of Melbourne researchers will partner with Camberwell High School to provide mentoring for students in cyber security through the Melbourne Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) initiative.
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Endeavour exhibition: engineering and IT students showcase futuristic creations
A smart sensor cane using vibration to guide people with visual impairment, a credit-card sized device to save lives and improve CPR technique, and inexpensive solutions for heating and cooling in developing countries. These are just three of more than 100 projects conceptualised, designed and built this year by engineering and IT masters students at the University of Melbourne.
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University consortium awarded $3m funding to develop next gen autonomous vehicles inspired by nature
The University of Melbourne is leading an Australian research consortium alongside US institutions Boston University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology to develop the next generation of autonomous vehicles.
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New $7 million project to use brown coal to reduce agricultural waste and pollution
An innovative new project by University of Melbourne academics will research the agricultural and economic viability of using brown coal to process agricultural waste into fertiliser, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and costs to farmers.
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Harnessing digital capabilities at Fishermans Bend for sustainable urban planning
The Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration (CSDILA) at the University of Melbourne has been selected by the Victorian Government to design and develop the ‘Digital Twin Demonstrator Project’ at the landmark urban renewal precinct – Fishermans Bend.
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Personal finance sector reform needed to benefit all Australians
Reform to Australia’s personal finance sector is vital for the future wellbeing of Australian society, according to a White Paper released by University of Melbourne academics today.
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Myki privacy de-railed: Travellers’ movements and identities at risk by public release of “anonymised data”
The identities of thousands, possibly millions, of public transport users in Victoria, are discoverable in a vast set of data released by Public Transport Victoria (PTV), University of Melbourne researchers have found.
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Launch of research and development centre boosts Mallee’s regional agricultural expertise
The launch of the Mallee Regional Innovation Centre (MRIC) in Mildura today, a joint venture between the University of Melbourne, La Trobe University and SuniTAFE, marks the beginning of a new commitment to research, innovation and collaboration for the Mallee region.
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33-year study shows increasing ocean winds and wave heights
Extreme ocean winds and wave heights are increasing around the globe, with the largest rise occurring in the Southern Ocean, University of Melbourne research shows.
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Helping physio students get to grips with complex motor skills
A new tool to help physiotherapy students master complex fine motor skills needed to assess and treat patients suffering physical conditions, such as back pain and spinal cord injuries, is being used at the University of Melbourne.