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Melbourne Connect to be a knowledge sharing partner during Melbourne Knowledge Week
University of Melbourne’s new innovation precinct will host cutting-edge interactive exhibitions, workshops, lectures and panel discussions as one of the major partners of Melbourne Knowledge Week 2021.
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University to re-commence student exchange with NZ
The University of Melbourne has announced it is re-starting its student exchange program with New Zealand universities in semester two this year.
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Victoria to lead on new vaccine manufacturing
The University of Melbourne welcomes today’s announcement by the Victorian Government they will invest $50 million to establish mRNA vaccine and therapeutic manufacturing in Victoria.
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Science Gallery Melbourne opens to the public this June
Science and art collide in a major new Australian gallery opening in June 2021.
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Melbourne Connect: Australia’s newest innovation precinct comes to life
The recently completed Melbourne Connect brings together the digital expertise of industry leaders and the University of Melbourne under one roof.
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University appoints new Provost
The University of Melbourne has appointed Professor Nicola Phillips to be its new Provost, starting later this year.
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Development of world class underground lab on track
University of Melbourne Vice Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell toured the much-anticipated Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (SUPL) on Thursday, which is on track to become the first lab in the southern hemisphere to conduct research into ‘dark matter’.
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Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt wins 2020 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership
Health Minister Greg Hunt has been awarded the McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership for his courageous and collaborative approach to spearheading Australia’s strong health response to the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020.
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Bushfire recovery – it’s a long story: 10-year report
Most of those affected by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires say they are ‘mostly’ or ‘fully’ recovered but many still need support, a study on the mental health and wellbeing of those affected has found.
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Life-improving research for brain cancer survivors
The University of Melbourne has welcomed an announcement by the Australian Government to provide $2.6 million to researchers to use the latest information technology to improve the lives of people who have survived brain cancer.
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Melbourne Climate Futures initiative to lead in building a resilient future
A unique University of Melbourne initiative showcasing the University’s depth and breadth of expertise and leadership in climate research will be launched next week.
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University statement on historical allegations of harassment and inappropriate behaviour
The University of Melbourne is committed to ensuring that all staff, students and visitors are safe and treated with absolute respect whenever there is any interaction with people from the University.
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National mental health research centre guided by lived experience for better outcomes
The University of Melbourne has welcomed $10 million to establish a national research translation centre to improve health outcomes for Australians with mental illness and reduce the individual, social and economic inequities associated with current care.
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University welcomes $10 million gift for Contemplative Studies Centre
The University of Melbourne is establishing a Contemplative Studies Centre, which will be the first point of entry into the world of mindfulness, meditation and contemplative practice at the University.
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Frontier health outcomes for stroke and epilepsy patients
The University of Melbourne has welcomed a Federal Government announcement of more than $70 million from the Medical Research Future Fund for two major research projects to transform diagnosis and treatment of stroke and epilepsy.
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Vice-Chancellor welcomes renewed focus on research translation
Vice-Chancellor Duncan Maskell joined the Federal Minister for Education and Youth, Alan Tudge, at the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus on Friday for the launch of the Better Commercialising University Research Consultation Paper.
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University announces preliminary financial results for 2020
The University of Melbourne today provided an update on its financial position for the year ending 31 December 2020 and its financial outlook for 2021.
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Australian leaders recognised for their role in our world-leading pandemic response
Unsurprisingly, Australia’s COVID-19 response has featured heavily in weighing the nominees to be shortlisted for the 2020 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership.
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New Asialink Advisory Council appointed
The University of Melbourne has appointed a new Advisory Council for Asialink, Australia’s leading centre for creative engagement with Asia. Asialink works with diverse communities in Australia and Asia to build a strong, shared future for all.
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Two remarkable philanthropists honoured as Fellows of the University of Melbourne
Charles ‘Chuck’ Feeney and Christopher Oechsli have been honoured as Fellows of the University of Melbourne in recognition of their extraordinary philanthropic investment and leadership.