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University receives $4m gift from philanthropists Peter and Ruth McMullin to build Science Gallery Melbourne
Victoria will be home to a new gallery to inspire young adults in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) through the generosity and leadership of a $4 million gift from philanthropists Peter and Ruth McMullin.
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University launches global Indigenous Knowledge Institute
The University of Melbourne has announced that it will invest at least $6 million to launch an Indigenous Knowledge Institute for world-leading Aboriginal knowledge, research and education.
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Senator Patrick Dodson delivers Dungala Kaiela oration in Shepparton
The annual Dungala Kaiela Oration is being delivered by Yawuru leader Senator Patrick Dodson at the Rumbalara Football Netball Club in Shepparton on Yorta Yorta country this Friday night.
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National science challenge seeks to get inside your head
University of Melbourne researchers are conducting a country-wide citizen science project this August to better understand how the human brain works.
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University supports 'pathways to our future' at 21st Garma Festival
Vice-Chancellor Duncan Maskell will lead a University of Melbourne delegation to the 21st Garma Festival in Arnhem Land, a central component of the University’s commitment to national reconciliation with Indigenous Australians.
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New Orygen facility to further benefit youths
The University of Melbourne has welcomed the opening of a new home for Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and Orygen Youth Health in Parkville.
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University welcomes funding announcement
The University has welcomed the State Government’s funding announcement for the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (SUPL).
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STEM podcast steers students to jobs of the future
The University of Melbourne has released a unique 12-episode podcast series showcasing the value of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects as a pathway to jobs of the future.
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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.