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“Life-changing” scholarship open for exceptional Year 12 students facing financial barriers
Applications open on March 1 for the University of Melbourne’s new flagship Hansen Scholarship Program, the result of a generous $30 million gift from philanthropists Jane Hansen and Paul Little.
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University rises to third place in latest Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific rankings
The University of Melbourne has been ranked third in the 2019 Times Higher Education (THE) Asia-Pacific Rankings, which were released last night. The University was fourth in last year’s rankings.
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Global alliance to revolutionise learning and education in business and management
The University of Melbourne has joined six of the world’s leading business schools to form the Future of Management Education Alliance, the first collaboration of its kind in the business education sector.
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Illumina partnership to drive genomics innovation in Australia
The University of Melbourne and Illumina, one of the world’s leading biotech companies, have announced a partnership that will enhance Melbourne’s reputation as a world-class biomedical precinct.
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Researchers reveal prostate tumours ‘fed’ by fatty acids
An international multidisciplinary study initiated by Melbourne scientists has shown a link between prostate cancer and the uptake of fatty acids by cancer cells. The findings point to a possible therapeutic target for this common cancer.
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New leadership prize sparks ‘Change Makers’
A new, non-partisan prize in political leadership has inspired Shaun Carny’s latest book, The Change Makers, where twenty-five outstanding Australian leaders share their insights and lessons on the essence of inspiring leadership.
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Statement: Melbourne University Publishing
Melbourne University Publishing (MUP) will refocus on being a high quality scholarly press in support of the University’s mission of excellence in teaching and research.
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New look Newsroom launched
University of Melbourne has launched its new look Newsroom – home to the latest media releases, expert commentary and leading research.
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University of Melbourne welcomes new wind farm
The University of Melbourne welcomes the operation of a new wind farm in regional Victoria that has commenced the supply of clean energy across the state.
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Welcoming 2019 students
The University of Melbourne’s Arts and Science degrees are the most popular courses in Victoria, according to the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre’s (VTAC) first preference applications for study in 2019.
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University of Melbourne Media Manager appointed
Lucy Powell has been appointed the University of Melbourne Media Manager.
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Melbourne steps up to drive global health
Three of Australia’s child health leaders have joined forces to tackle global child health.
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New biomedical research facility secures Victoria’s place as world class research destination
Former Victorian Premier John Brumby has officially opened the new ‘Nancy Millis’ building, an expansion of the University of Melbourne Bio21 Institute of Molecular Science and Biotechnology, incorporating CSL’s Global Hub for Research and Translational Medicine.
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Top VCE students offered Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship
Many of Victoria’s highest-achieving VCE students were today offered a Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship to study at the University of Melbourne next year.
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Grand Challenges Explorations grant awarded for groundbreaking research in global health and development
The University of Melbourne was announced as a winner of a global Grand Challenges Explorations grant – an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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University of Melbourne welcomes NHMRC grant funding
The University of Melbourne has welcomed funding as part of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Partnership Grants, announced today by Minister for Health Greg Hunt.
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Philanthropy fuels bioinformatics appointment
Dr Davis McCarthy has joined St Vincent’s Institute (SVI) as Head of the new Bioinformatics and Cellular Genomics Laboratory, as a joint appointee with the University of Melbourne.
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FAQs about the alleged detention of international academics in Iran
The University of Melbourne is aware of reports that have emerged in recent days relating to the alleged detention of international academics in Iran.
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Media statement on alleged detention of international academics in Iran
The University of Melbourne is aware of reports that have emerged in recent days relating to the alleged detention of international academics in Iran.
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Two-week education program launches for prominent Aboriginal artists
Leading Aboriginal artists and arts workers from across northern Australia will spend the next two weeks taking part in a ground-breaking Indigenous education program at the University of Melbourne.