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Inaugural Hansen Scholars announced
The University of Melbourne has announced the selection of its first intake of Hansen Scholars.
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Celebrating carers, advocates and reformers at The Women’s
The rich and vibrant history of one of Victoria’s most trusted and loved public institutions is currently being celebrated in a special University of Melbourne Medical History Museum exhibition.
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Prestigious youth conference held in Southern Hemisphere for the first time
Almost 100 of the state’s most inquisitive young minds gathered this week at the University of Melbourne to discuss free speech and their role in society.
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Budj Bim Cultural Landscape gets World Heritage Listing
Following an announcement by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) that the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape has been inscribed on to the World Heritage List, University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Duncan Maskell made the following statement.
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Major University arts project reimagines commission for Michelangelo’s David
A major Australian arts project presented by the University of Melbourne has been launched at the feet of Michelangelo’s David, the world’s most famous statement on physical perfection, ahead of exhibitions in Florence and Melbourne this month.
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Universities combine to improve rural health services
Rural health strategies, Indigenous programs and nursing and allied health training placements will benefit from a formal collaboration between the University Departments of Rural Health at Melbourne, Monash and Deakin universities.
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University Council endorses new Freedom of Speech policy
The University of Melbourne has adopted a new Freedom of Speech policy to align with and supplement its long-standing Academic Freedom policy.
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Queen's Birthday Honours recognise University alumni and staff
Pictured above: Professor Alan Cowman AC (left); Professor Ruth Bishop AC with the former Director of Gastroenterology, Rudge Townley, and Professor Geoff Davidson
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Latest VC Fellows announced
Former Federal MP and leading Australian social policy expert Jenny Macklin and internationally renowned clinician scientist Professor Sir John Savill have been appointed Vice-Chancellor’s Fellows at the University of Melbourne.
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Students and community to benefit from veterinary campus expansion
The University of Melbourne has opened a new $63 million Learning and Teaching building and U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital extension, strengthening its veterinary campus in Werribee.
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University welcomes investment in planning works for Fishermans Bend
The University of Melbourne has welcomed a Victorian State Budget commitment to invest $4.5 million in planning works for public transport to support the future development at Fishermans Bend.
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University congratulates Australian Academy of Science Fellows
Outstanding University of Melbourne scientists will be formally inducted as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science this evening in Canberra.
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Launch of research and development centre boosts Mallee’s regional agricultural expertise
The launch of the Mallee Regional Innovation Centre (MRIC) in Mildura today, a joint venture between the University of Melbourne, La Trobe University and SuniTAFE, marks the beginning of a new commitment to research, innovation and collaboration for the Mallee region.
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University welcomes proposed R&D initiative
The University has welcomed Labor’s election commitment of a research and development premium tax concession for businesses collaborating with universities and other publicly-funded research institutions.
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University of Melbourne Old Quad redevelopment complete
The University of Melbourne’s Old Quadrangle building has come to life once again following a two-year reconstruction of the north wing. It was opened by the Governor of Victoria, Linda Dessau.
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Funding commitments to benefit students and Indigenous health
The University of Melbourne welcomes the Opposition’s election commitments of $1.65 million to provide internships to disadvantaged students and $2 million to expand the work of the Melbourne Poche Centre and network for emerging Indigenous leaders in health.
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Living Pavilion transforms University landscape
The Living Pavilion, a 17-day event that celebrates Indigenous knowledge, ecological science and sustainable design, opens at the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus, today.
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Bipartisan support for Tax Clinic to benefit the community
The University of Melbourne welcomes support from the Coalition and Labor parties for a Tax Clinic at the Melbourne Law School, following Shadow Assistant Treasurer Andrew Leigh’s announcement of $150,000 annually to continue the clinic.
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Stawell Underground Physics Lab to delve into dark matter
The University of Melbourne welcomes the Federal Government’s $5 million funding to build the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (SUPL).
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University of Melbourne strengthens research ties in Berlin
The University of Melbourne is proud to announce a partnership with the Berlin University Alliance and the establishment of funding scheme to boost joint research activities.