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Preventative vaccine trial for COVID-19 healthcare workers
Melbourne researchers will begin an Australian trial to test whether an existing vaccine can help prevent healthcare workers becoming sick with COVID-19.
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Accelerating our transition to a virtual campus
In response to the decision of the National Cabinet and the Victorian Government to implement Stage 1 of a shutdown of non-essential activity, the University is accelerating its transition to a ‘virtual campus’ model. This will enable the University to continue to deliver high-quality education for our students and undertake critical research activities.
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Paul Ramsay Foundation commits $4m towards COVID-19 response
The Paul Ramsay Foundation has generously committed $4 million in grant funding to the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) to support research into COVID-19.
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Commonwealth provides $2.6m boost for COVID-19 testing
University of Melbourne has welcomed today’s announcement that the Commonwealth Government will contribute $2.6 million towards boosting the capacity and capability of testing for COVID-19 in Australia.
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Statement on second confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) case
The University of Melbourne can confirm that a second staff member has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Confirmed case of COVID-19 at University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne can confirm that a staff member has been tested positive for coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
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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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Gladys Berejiklian and Sally Capp receive 2019 McKinnon Prize for Political Leadership
Two women have been honoured with the 2019 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership, a non-partisan award recognising courageous, visionary and collaborative political leadership in Australia.
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Australian voters reveal the most important qualities for political leaders
Australian voters value honesty, truthfulness and trust from their politicians above all else, an Ipsos survey commissioned by the University of Melbourne has found.
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Doherty Institute awarded AU$3.2 million to accelerate a vaccine for COVID-19
The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity – a joint venture between the University of Melbourne and The Royal Melbourne Hospital – has been awarded AU$3.2 million (US$2.15 million) by the Jack Ma Foundation to expedite the creation of a vaccine against coronavirus (COVID-19).
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$6 million-dollar boost to COVID-19 public health response
The University of Melbourne has welcomed the Victorian Government's support for the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity – a joint venture between the University of Melbourne and The Royal Melbourne Hospital – and Burnet Institute to fast-track research for coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Applications open for 2020 Pathways to Politics Program for Women
The University of Melbourne’s prestigious Pathways to Politics Program for Women is now open to female graduates from all Victorian universities.
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Melbourne welcomes Indian delegation from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Joint Secretary Tarika Roy and Under Secretary Sanjay Singh from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPWD) in India are visiting the University of Melbourne this week to advance a number of collaborations, including a co-designed community-based disability course.
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Supporting students affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
The University of Melbourne is offering a support package for students who have been affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) and associated travel restrictions, including support grants of up to $7,500.
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Fulbright Scholars boost US ties and research
Eight University of Melbourne graduates have been named 2020 Fulbright Scholars, boosting research collaboration in public health, medical science, mathematics and law.
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University achieves Athena SWAN Bronze Award for commitment to action on gender equity
The University of Melbourne has been awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze Award for its commitment to advancing gender equity and promoting greater inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) disciplines.
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Inaugural Hansen Scholars set to inspire future generations
The University of Melbourne is delighted to welcome its first intake of Hansen Scholars, recipients of the University’s most generous and broad-based undergraduate scholarship, the Hansen Scholarship Program.
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Commonwealth announces $2m MRFF competitive funding for COVID-19 vaccine
The University of Melbourne has welcomed the announcement that the Commonwealth Government will contribute $2 million towards a vaccine for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) update
Following the Australian Government’s announcement to extend current travel restrictions by a further week from 15 February 2020, the University of Melbourne remains concerned for our students and the uncertainty and anxiety this creates for them and their families. The University is fully committed to providing effective measures of support during this difficult time.