University Activities
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Universities combine to improve rural health services
Rural health strategies, Indigenous programs and nursing and allied health training placements will benefit from a formal collaboration between the University Departments of Rural Health at Melbourne, Monash and Deakin universities.
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University Council endorses new Freedom of Speech policy
The University of Melbourne has adopted a new Freedom of Speech policy to align with and supplement its long-standing Academic Freedom policy.
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Queen's Birthday Honours recognise University alumni and staff
Pictured above: Professor Alan Cowman AC (left); Professor Ruth Bishop AC with the former Director of Gastroenterology, Rudge Townley, and Professor Geoff Davidson
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Latest VC Fellows announced
Former Federal MP and leading Australian social policy expert Jenny Macklin and internationally renowned clinician scientist Professor Sir John Savill have been appointed Vice-Chancellor’s Fellows at the University of Melbourne.
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Students and community to benefit from veterinary campus expansion
The University of Melbourne has opened a new $63 million Learning and Teaching building and U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital extension, strengthening its veterinary campus in Werribee.
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University welcomes investment in planning works for Fishermans Bend
The University of Melbourne has welcomed a Victorian State Budget commitment to invest $4.5 million in planning works for public transport to support the future development at Fishermans Bend.
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University congratulates Australian Academy of Science Fellows
Outstanding University of Melbourne scientists will be formally inducted as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science this evening in Canberra.
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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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University welcomes proposed R&D initiative
The University has welcomed Labor’s election commitment of a research and development premium tax concession for businesses collaborating with universities and other publicly-funded research institutions.
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University of Melbourne Old Quad redevelopment complete
The University of Melbourne’s Old Quadrangle building has come to life once again following a two-year reconstruction of the north wing. It was opened by the Governor of Victoria, Linda Dessau.
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Funding commitments to benefit students and Indigenous health
The University of Melbourne welcomes the Opposition’s election commitments of $1.65 million to provide internships to disadvantaged students and $2 million to expand the work of the Melbourne Poche Centre and network for emerging Indigenous leaders in health.
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Living Pavilion transforms University landscape
The Living Pavilion, a 17-day event that celebrates Indigenous knowledge, ecological science and sustainable design, opens at the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus, today.
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Bipartisan support for Tax Clinic to benefit the community
The University of Melbourne welcomes support from the Coalition and Labor parties for a Tax Clinic at the Melbourne Law School, following Shadow Assistant Treasurer Andrew Leigh’s announcement of $150,000 annually to continue the clinic.
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Stawell Underground Physics Lab to delve into dark matter
The University of Melbourne welcomes the Federal Government’s $5 million funding to build the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (SUPL).
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University of Melbourne strengthens research ties in Berlin
The University of Melbourne is proud to announce a partnership with the Berlin University Alliance and the establishment of funding scheme to boost joint research activities.
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Statement on Point Nepean Quarantine Station Precinct
The University of Melbourne and Monash University welcome the Federal Government’s $25 million budget commitment to establish a national coasts, environment and climate science research and education centre at the Quarantine Station Precinct at Point Nepean.
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University research provides economic, health and social benefits according to EI 2018 report
The real-world impact of University of Melbourne research is recognised in the inaugural national Engagement and Impact assessment (EI 2018) released today by the Australian Research Council (ARC).
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Thriving research environment confirmed by ERA report
The University of Melbourne continues to exceed world standards in research, according to the State of Australian University Research 2018-2019: ERA National Report, released today by the Australian Research Council (ARC).
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Ian Potter Southbank Centre opens to students and staff
More than 1000 students and staff have moved into the new state-of-the-art Ian Potter Southbank Centre, home to the new Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.
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University of Melbourne opens new $100 million life sciences complex in Melbourne’s biomedical precinct
The University of Melbourne has opened a $100 million life sciences complex, offering Australia’s most sophisticated STEMM teaching laboratories and facilities and strengthening the global status of Melbourne’s biomedical precinct.