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Calls for action on Australia’s ‘blind spots’ on UN Rights of the Child
Human rights leaders, youth ambassadors and academics are calling for action today to improve child rights, marking 30 years since the since the formation of the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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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 strengthens research links with Germany
University of Melbourne continues to develop its research links to Germany with a visit last week by Vice-Chancellor Duncan Maskell and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Jim McCluskey.
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Australian Research Council Future Fellows announced
Fifteen University of Melbourne researchers have been awarded Australian Research Council Future Fellowships, receiving a total of $13.8 million for research that helps to bring health, scientific and environmental benefits for the nation.
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Researchers take out top prizes in science
University of Melbourne and Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers have been recognised for their achievements in science and innovation, taking out three top awards in the prestigious Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science.
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University establishes fellowship in honour of Associate Professor Allison Milner
The University of Melbourne has established a fellowship to honour the legacy of Associate Professor Allison Milner who was killed in a tragic accident at Princes Park in Carlton in August.
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University named Victoria's top exporter
The University of Melbourne has been named the Victorian Exporter of the Year at the 2019 Governor of Victoria Export Awards. The University also won the International Education and Training category.
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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.