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Carol Schwartz recognised with ‘Leading Philanthropist’ award
The University of Melbourne today congratulated business and community leader Carol Schwartz after she was announced as the ‘Leading Philanthropist’ at the 2020 Australian Philanthropy Awards.
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Partnership helps lay the foundations for treaty making in Australia
A resource developed in partnership with the University of Melbourne that helps enable treaty and agreement making for Indigenous Australians has been re-launched with a new website as part of NAIDOC Week.
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Australia to get new hub for infectious diseases and global health
The University of Melbourne, Burnet Institute and Doherty Institute today welcomed the Victorian Government’s investment in a new hub for infectious diseases and global health to be established in the world-leading Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
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Four of the world’s premier dental schools form historic alliance
Four prestigious dental schools are joining forces to advance and transform research, education, and practice in dentistry and the oral and craniofacial health sciences.
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University hosts Dr Anthony Fauci for discussion on COVID-19
What it means to be a public expert, which countries are managing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic well and the politics of mask wearing were some of the topics discussed in a special webinar event with Dr Anthony Fauci, advisor to six US presidents and regarded as “America’s doctor”.
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Shining a spotlight on student health and wellbeing
A report delving into the health and wellbeing of university students that aims to help Australian universities enhance student experiences and academic outcomes has been released.
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Despite strong gains in 2020 Australians remain disengaged with politics, poll finds
A poll of more than 1000 Australians has found that despite the disruptions of 2020 and the effect on the lives of every Australian, we continue to be broadly disengaged in politics as a nation.
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Victorian artist Glenda Nicholls awarded Hutchinson Indigenous Fellowship
Stories inspired by family, community and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will be woven into artwork being created by master weaver Glenda Nicholls, the recipient of the 2020 Hutchinson Indigenous Fellowship.
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Researchers receive $17 million investment in pathogen genomics
The prevention and control of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Australia has been significantly bolstered thanks to almost $17 million in funding awarded to Melbourne researchers by the Commonwealth Government.
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University welcomes $5 million for Centres of Research Excellence
The health benefits of affordable, secure and quality housing and the prevention of early mental disorders are the focus of two new Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) at the University of Melbourne.
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University appoints new Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
The University of Melbourne has appointed Professor Marie Sierra as the new Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, home of the Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.
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Australian Pride in Sport awards highest honour to Melbourne University Sport
Melbourne University Sport (MU Sport) has been awarded the highest honour for LGBTQIA+ initiatives in Australian sport at the 2020 Australian Pride in Sport Awards.
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Update on University response to COVID-19 pandemic
The University of Melbourne has provided an update on its plan to combat an almost $1 billion revenue shortfall as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
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New Dean of Science appointed
The University of Melbourne has appointed Professor Moira O’Bryan as Dean of the Faculty of Science.
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$1.3 million Indigenous data project to transform community outcomes
Indigenous researchers and experts from around the country are leading a $1.3 million project that will allow Indigenous community organisations to better analyse their data and make decisions to improve outcomes for their communities.
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University statement concerning Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert
The University of Melbourne says the plight of Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, who is being held in prison in Iran, is unimaginable and deeply distressing to her family, colleagues and friends.
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Dr Lois Peeler to explore Indigenous spirit at virtual Dungala Kaiela oration
Proud Yorta Yorta woman, activist and educator Dr Lois Peeler will explore how respect for Indigenous knowledge could and should change modern Australia at this year's annual Dungala Kaiela Oration on Wednesday, 9 September.
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University climbs to 31st position in THE rankings
The University of Melbourne has climbed one place to 31st position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released on Wednesday.
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Redefine possible at this year’s interactive virtual Open Days
The University of Melbourne is throwing its door open – virtually – this September for prospective students and their families to learn more about student life and studying at Melbourne – from wherever they call home.
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University rises in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities
The University of Melbourne is ranked the 35th best institution in the world according to the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). Overall, the University improved six places on its 2019 ranking and remains the highest ranked institution in Australia.