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University of Melbourne rowers gracious in defeat
Home advantage counted for little in the 2019 Australian Boat Race, with the University of Melbourne finishing behind the University of Sydney in the men's and women's races.
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Historic Melbourne-Sydney rivalry continues on the Yarra River
Both highly trained athletes and novice rowers will take to the Yarra River on Saturday 12 October in the annual rowing race between the Universities of Melbourne and Sydney.
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2019 McKinnon Prize nominations open
Nominations have opened for the 2019 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership, an annual prize which champions political leadership across all tiers of Australian government.
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$14m invested to create vaccine for debilitating periodontal gum disease
A vaccine for periodontal gum disease, which affects a third of all adults globally, is in development following a $14 million investment into newly-formed biotech company Denteric Pty Ltd.
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Jacques Miller receives prestigious Lasker Award for medical research
University of Melbourne Emeritus Professor Jacques Miller has won the Lasker Award – an award that is widely recognised as one of the highest international honours in medical research.
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University of Melbourne statement regarding Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert
The University of Melbourne has been and will continue to be in close contact with the Australian Government and Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert’s family.
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University of Melbourne ranked number one in Australia
The University of Melbourne remains the highest ranked Australian university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, placing 32nd again this year.
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University appoints Deputy Vice-Chancellor International
The University of Melbourne has appointed senior executive Professor Michael Wesley to lead its focus on international strategies and partnerships.
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Annual science award recognises life changing research
The Australian Museum’s annual science award, the Eureka Prize has recognised multiple researchers and their work at the University of Melbourne.
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University appoints Deputy Vice-Chancellor Student Life
The University of Melbourne has appointed a new senior executive to lead its focus on the student experience across its campuses.
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Dark matter to shed light on the universe
The University of Melbourne has welcomed Federal Government funding of $35 million for an ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics to search for dark matter.
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University welcomes almost $10 million for Centres of Research Excellence
Transmissible disease control, improved outcomes for neurological disorders, adolescent health and chronic disease are the focus of four new Centres for Research Excellence at the University of Melbourne.
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Renewed cultural leadership for the University
The University of Melbourne has appointed Rose Hiscock as Director of Museums and Collections. This new role will provide guidance and coordination to the University’s museums and galleries to showcase the University’s great cultural collections to the community and the world.
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University launches Indonesia strategy
The University of Melbourne has launched a new strategy to build closer partnerships in Indonesia, increase joint research projects and help develop a world-class higher education system in the leading South-East Asian nation.
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Vice-Chancellor attends historic graduation in Pune
University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Duncan Maskell attended Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) to present certificates to the first cohort of students to graduate from the Blended Bachelor of Science (BSc Blended) program.
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Australians to learn from Indian expertise on elections
Australian researchers and election officials joined their counterparts in India today to discuss the future of electoral democracy, with a focus on issues such as increasing voter participation, the merits of electronic voting and counting; and political funding, disclosure and compliance.
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University launches new India strategy
The University of Melbourne launched its five-year India strategy today ‘Engaging with India 2020-2024’ – highlighting collaboration in health, water, law, cultural arts and postgraduate teaching and learning.
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Going beyond the classroom this Open Day
Celebrate Melbourne’s iconic architecture through cake, contribute your wee to science and use virtual reality (VR) to sail the seas at the University of Melbourne Open Day this Sunday.
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University receives $4m gift from philanthropists Peter and Ruth McMullin to build Science Gallery Melbourne
Victoria will be home to a new gallery to inspire young adults in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) through the generosity and leadership of a $4 million gift from philanthropists Peter and Ruth McMullin.
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University launches global Indigenous Knowledge Institute
The University of Melbourne has announced that it will invest at least $6 million to launch an Indigenous Knowledge Institute for world-leading Aboriginal knowledge, research and education.