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Doherty Institute awarded AU$3.2 million to accelerate a vaccine for COVID-19
The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity – a joint venture between the University of Melbourne and The Royal Melbourne Hospital – has been awarded AU$3.2 million (US$2.15 million) by the Jack Ma Foundation to expedite the creation of a vaccine against coronavirus (COVID-19).
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$6 million-dollar boost to COVID-19 public health response
The University of Melbourne has welcomed the Victorian Government's support for the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity – a joint venture between the University of Melbourne and The Royal Melbourne Hospital – and Burnet Institute to fast-track research for coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Applications open for 2020 Pathways to Politics Program for Women
The University of Melbourne’s prestigious Pathways to Politics Program for Women is now open to female graduates from all Victorian universities.
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Melbourne welcomes Indian delegation from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Joint Secretary Tarika Roy and Under Secretary Sanjay Singh from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPWD) in India are visiting the University of Melbourne this week to advance a number of collaborations, including a co-designed community-based disability course.
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Supporting students affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
The University of Melbourne is offering a support package for students who have been affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) and associated travel restrictions, including support grants of up to $7,500.
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Fulbright Scholars boost US ties and research
Eight University of Melbourne graduates have been named 2020 Fulbright Scholars, boosting research collaboration in public health, medical science, mathematics and law.
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University achieves Athena SWAN Bronze Award for commitment to action on gender equity
The University of Melbourne has been awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze Award for its commitment to advancing gender equity and promoting greater inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) disciplines.
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Inaugural Hansen Scholars set to inspire future generations
The University of Melbourne is delighted to welcome its first intake of Hansen Scholars, recipients of the University’s most generous and broad-based undergraduate scholarship, the Hansen Scholarship Program.
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Commonwealth announces $2m MRFF competitive funding for COVID-19 vaccine
The University of Melbourne has welcomed the announcement that the Commonwealth Government will contribute $2 million towards a vaccine for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) update
Following the Australian Government’s announcement to extend current travel restrictions by a further week from 15 February 2020, the University of Melbourne remains concerned for our students and the uncertainty and anxiety this creates for them and their families. The University is fully committed to providing effective measures of support during this difficult time.
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Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) update
The University of Melbourne continues to monitor the evolving novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) situation and is providing ongoing advice and support to students and staff.
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Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) statement
The University of Melbourne is closely monitoring the circumstances around the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak and is supporting students and staff. The situation is constantly evolving.
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Universities unite for bushfire relief art exhibition
Leading artists from the staff and alumni communities from four Victorian universities have donated their artworks for a bushfire relief charity exhibition.
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University researchers’ success in ARC Linkage Projects
Research into how cladding can resist extreme weather events such as hailstorms is among three collaborative industry projects that will benefit from $1.4 million in funding as part of the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) latest round of Linkage Projects. The funding was announced today by Victorian Senator David Van.
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Bushfire response
The devastating bushfires in Victoria and across Australia have affected many in our regional and rural areas and our University community is doing what it can to support relief efforts.
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University of Melbourne welcomes 2020 students
The University of Melbourne is delighted to offer places to the first round of undergraduate students for 2020, including many students who received places through the University’s Access Melbourne equity program.
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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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Student accommodation agreement for Melbourne Connect
The University of Melbourne has entered into a student accommodation concession agreement with AMP Capital for the Melbourne Connect precinct.
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NHMRC funding to further boost research
The University of Melbourne welcomes $58.7 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), which was announced by Minister for Health Greg Hunt.
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More Cobram residents accessing health services, study finds
Access to health services in Cobram, Victoria has increased significantly in the past 15 years and happiness is above the state average, according to the to the latest Crossroads study.