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More Australians are seeking quality short courses to upskill, protect and future-proof their careers
Australians are more likely to upskill since the COVID-19 pandemic and demand for quality short courses is high, as people look for trusted and impactful ways to improve their skills, protect their jobs and progress their career, according to a recent survey commissioned by the University of Melbourne.
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Sport vs institutional racism: Josephine Sukkar at the Dungala Kaiela Oration
Josephine Sukkar AM will reflect on the power of Australian sport to harness the passion of Australians in combatting racism, when she delivers the 13th annual Dungala Kaiela Oration on Wednesday 29 September.
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University of Melbourne COVID-19 vaccination requirements
As part of our ongoing response to the pandemic, the University of Melbourne is making COVID‑19 vaccinations a requirement for attending our campuses to minimise the risk of COVID‑19 to our community. Today, Vice Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell sent this message to the University community.
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Locking out the unvaccinated – is there support for vaccine passports?
Almost 70 per cent of Australians surveyed in the Taking the Pulse of the Nation (TTPN) survey agree that fully vaccinated people should be allowed greater freedoms to access public events without restrictions, however between 16 to 23 per cent disagree with the idea of excluding the unvaccinated from certain activities.
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NHMRC grants reflect strength of University’s research
The University of Melbourne along with partner institutes have attracted almost $65 million in the latest National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding round, announced today by Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt.
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VaxFACTS videos answer your COVID-19 questions
Clear, concise, accessible and easy-to-understand public health messaging is critical in the ongoing battle against vaccine hesitancy and the spread of misinformation in the pandemic.
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University receives $2.7 million in funding to focus on regional innovation
The University of Melbourne will lead a collaborative innovation venture, designed to enhance the Hume region’s agri-food businesses and deliver economic value to the area.
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University of Melbourne welcomes Rubicon Water's listing on ASX
The University of Melbourne welcomes news that Rubicon Water will debut on the ASX on 2 September, aiming to raise $42.6 million at a market capitalisation of $171.9 million.
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University of Melbourne ranked 33 in global university rankings
The University is ranked 33 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, with a strong performance in the teaching, research and international indicators.
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Hayfever sufferers rejoice! Melbourne Pollen Count is back, earlier and with more features
An earlier start to the Melbourne Pollen Count plus new daily forecasts of allergens from trees, weeds and other sources is being rolled out to help hayfever sufferers across the city to better manage their allergies.
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University of Melbourne expands support measures for students during global pandemic
The University of Melbourne has increased its support for students in 2022, helping them to realise their ambitions through a range of scholarships and support programs.
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Lisa Singh to lead the Australia India Institute at the University of Melbourne
Lisa Singh has been appointed as the new Director of the Australia India Institute (AII), the University’s centre dedicated to promoting support for and understanding of the Australia-India relationship.
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University welcomes largest pure biotech IPO in ASX history
The University of Melbourne welcomes the announcement of biotechnology start-up Clarity Pharmaceuticals Ltd’s initial public offering (IPO) and admission to the official list of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The company raised $92 million at $1.40 per share, the largest pure biotech IPO in the history of the ASX.
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Open Day 2021 to feature online and on campus experiences across August and September
Hear from current students, ask academics questions and discover the hidden secrets of our campuses as part of the 2021 University of Melbourne Open Day program, which this year includes a range of online and on campus experiences across August and September.
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Funding boost for Melbourne Connect projects
The University of Melbourne has welcomed State Government funding for a collection of projects at Australia’s newest innovation precinct, Melbourne Connect.
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Applications open for Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity 2022 cohort
Applications have opened for the 2022 Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) program based at the University of Melbourne.
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University of Melbourne climbs in QS Rankings
The University of Melbourne has improved its position from 41 to 37 in the latest QS World University Rankings.
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Australian Institute for Infectious Disease coming to world-leading Melbourne Biomedical Precinct
The University of Melbourne, Burnet Institute and Doherty Institute today welcomed an additional $245 million investment from the Victorian Government to build the new Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) in Parkville.
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Medical treatments to be fast-tracked with launch of Australian-first facility
The launch of Australia’s first medical device development and manufacturing facility in Melbourne is set to fast-track new treatments for people with conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, hearing loss, stroke and diabetes.
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Little Hall sets new benchmark for hall of residence
Little Hall - the new benchmark for student accommodation in Australia and made possible by the generosity of philanthropists Paul Little and Jane Hansen - was today officially opened by the Governor of Victoria The Hon. Linda Dessau.