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University Activities
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New biotech incubator takes key step to drive translation of world-class medical research
The University of Melbourne, the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI), and CSL have appointed an independent operator for their new biotech incubator, launched to grow early-stage Australian biotech companies translating medical research into commercial outcomes.
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Wage Remediation Program update
The University of Melbourne is this week processing back payments arising out of its ongoing review of staff entitlements under the 2013 and 2018 enterprise agreements. Back payments for current and former casual employees are the first tranche of payments being processed, as part of this comprehensive review.
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Save your treasures: Experts step up to help Australians restore flood-damaged items
Expert conservators from the University of Melbourne’s Grimwade Conservation Services are offering their expertise to help people recover and restore their most precious items following devastating floods across parts of Australia.
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MPavilion Parkville: a cultural gift to the University of Melbourne
Thanks to a generous philanthropic cultural gift from the Naomi Milgrom Foundation, University of Melbourne students, academics and the communities within the City of Melbourne will benefit from MPavilion Parkville, a vibrant space encouraging cultural exchange, lively talks, performances and workshops from early 2023.
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New hub to develop next-gen smart fertilisers for Australian farmers
A new research hub based at the University of Melbourne is working to significantly increase the efficiency of fertilisers through the development of new ‘smart fertilisers’ aimed at saving farmers money and reducing impacts on the environment.
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Inaugural Director, Performing Arts to enrich student arts and culture community
The University of Melbourne is delighted to announce that Virginia Lovett has been appointed inaugural Director of Performing Arts, as a new $70 million Arts and Cultural Building opens its doors. She will lead the development and operations of a new home for student theatre and performance, while collaborating with local and international partners to create an exciting new cultural destination on campus.
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Australians still seek vision from political leaders, despite short-term challenges
Despite a challenging year for political leaders, a poll of 1000 Australians shows an increase in the number of people who consider political leaders to be exceeding expectations, up from 15 per cent in 2021, to 25 per cent in 2022.
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Medical student who found her passion in rural health receives national award
University of Melbourne final year medical student Jasraaj Singh has received the Rural Doctors Association of Australia’s (RDAA) Medical Student of the Year Award for 2022.
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University of Melbourne ranked highest Australian university
The University of Melbourne is the highest ranked university in Australia for the thirteenth consecutive year, according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.