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Grant to expand trial of breakthrough treatment for patients with paralysis
The University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital have welcomed a $1.48 million Federal Government grant that will expand a world first-in-human clinical trial of an implantable brain-computer interface designed to help Australians with upper limb paralysis restore functional independence.
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Registrations open for the Atlantic Fellows Social Equity Program
The University of Melbourne is calling for applicants to register their interest for the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) program.
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Doherty Institute receives $US2 million donation from TikTok to fund COVID-19 research
TikTok, the fast-growing mobile video app, has generously donated $US2 million (almost $AU3 million) to the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) to contribute to the Institute’s work on coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Health, education and disaster experts share insights into building resilience in children
Experts in disaster recovery and resilience will lead a panel discussion this week for parents and teachers about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children in their care during bushfire recovery and pandemic restrictions.
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University Enterprise Agreement Variation ballot result
University of Melbourne staff have rejected a proposed variation to their Enterprise Agreement in a ballot held on Wednesday 10 June.
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MRFF funding boosts COVID-19 research
Three research programs which are developing new classes of medicines for coronavirus (COVID-19) have been boosted by funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
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University of Melbourne 2019 Annual Report
The University of Melbourne 2019 Annual Report was tabled in the Victorian Parliament on 2 June 2020. The Annual Report covers the period from 1 January to 31 December 2019 and does not include the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis on the University. The 2019 Annual Report is available here.
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University congratulates new Fellows and grant recipients
Five researchers from the University of Melbourne community have been elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.
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University welcomes Victorian Government higher education support package
The University of Melbourne today welcomed the Victorian Government’s strong support package for universities that will help students suffering hardship, boost research and help save jobs in the higher education sector.
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Protecting jobs and our University
The University of Melbourne continues to focus on minimising job losses and maintaining high quality teaching and research in the face of massive financial disruption caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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University releases Advancing Melbourne 10-year strategy
The University of Melbourne has released its Advancing Melbourne 2030 strategic plan, outlining its aspirations and direction for the next decade.
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MRFF funding boosts genomic research
The University of Melbourne welcomes $9.5 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Genomics Health Futures Mission – Projects Grant Opportunity, announced by the Minister for Health Greg Hunt.
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New national report explores road to COVID-19 recovery
The University of Melbourne and the Group of Eight (Go8) have presented the Federal Government with a national COVID-19 Roadmap to Recovery report to help guide Australia out of the pandemic crisis.
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Media statement on unprovoked attack on two University of Melbourne students
Vice-Chancellor Duncan Maskell said he was utterly appalled that two University of Melbourne students were targeted in a deplorable and unprovoked attack in the CBD.
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Experts delve into life beyond coronavirus in new web series
The University of Melbourne has launched a new six-part web series tackling some of the major coronavirus (COVID-19) issues facing the world.
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Supporting our community through COVID-19
The University of Melbourne has launched a range of support packages for students and staff as it continues to deliver high-quality teaching and research in the transition to a virtual campus.
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Online rapid-response COVID-19 training to help health professionals diagnose lung disease
Health professionals will be able to quickly upgrade their skills to perform lung ultrasound scans to diagnose COVID-19 accurately and safely, with a new online course being made available free by the University of Melbourne.
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Preventative vaccine trial for COVID-19 healthcare workers
Melbourne researchers will begin an Australian trial to test whether an existing vaccine can help prevent healthcare workers becoming sick with COVID-19.
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Accelerating our transition to a virtual campus
In response to the decision of the National Cabinet and the Victorian Government to implement Stage 1 of a shutdown of non-essential activity, the University is accelerating its transition to a ‘virtual campus’ model. This will enable the University to continue to deliver high-quality education for our students and undertake critical research activities.
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Paul Ramsay Foundation commits $4m towards COVID-19 response
The Paul Ramsay Foundation has generously committed $4 million in grant funding to the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) to support research into COVID-19.