University opens $100 million biotech R&D facility

The Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute - the University of Melbourne's $100 million contribution to Australia's biotechnology research and development effort - has been officially opened by the Premier of Victoria, Mr Steve Bracks. more >>

ALMNI PROFILE: Jim Finegan

Degree: PhD in Groundwater Hydrology, 1996.

Current Position: Senior Hydrogeologist with GeoLogic Associates in San Bernadino, California.

Moving to Australia to further his studies at University of Melbourne was a difficult but ultimately rewarding decision for Jim Finegan. more >>

ALUMNI NEWS

Questionnaire results show positive experience for students

Work placements, friendships with other students and skilled teaching staff rate highly with students at Melbourne in the University's 2004 Course Experience Questionnaire. more >>

Lunch for senior engineering graduates

The Engineering Faculty is holding a "50 Years On" Lunch for senior graduates of 50 years graduation and over. Other graduates and friends are also welcome to attend. The lunch will be held on 1 July 2005 at 12.15pm in Eakins Hall, Queens College. For more information and bookings, contact Helen Whyte on 8344 7149.

UNIVERSITY NEWS

University looks to transfer vocational education and training programs to other providers

The University of Melbourne Council has resolved that the Faculty of Land and Food Resources should enter into negotiations to transfer its vocational education and training (VET) programs to alternative VET providers. Consultations have already identified a number of such providers. more >>

Indigenous leader appointed to seat on University Council

Respected Goulburn Valley Indigenous leader, Mr Paul Briggs, has joined the University of Melbourne Council, the governing body of the University. more >>

Uni teams scoop biotech business awards

A micro pipette sorting device and novel health and safety testing software for medical researchers won top honours for two University of Melbourne teams in the recent Victorian Biotechnology Entrepreneur Awards. more >>

RESEARCH NEWS

Echidna milk to reveal its secrets for dairy

A research project at University of Melbourne is analysing milk from a five kilogram echidna known as 'Big Mama' to discover new components, known as bioactives, that may have health and nutritional benefits for humans. more >>

Easing the hospital crisis with models

Melbourne researchers are hoping to ease the strain of bed shortages and limited resources in Australian hospitals in a project to develop mathematical, statistical and software tools that will enable hospital managers to see where queues or available resources exist within the hospital system. more >>

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