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University Activities
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Olympics for stage design: First ever Indigenous-led show to represent Australia at the Prague Quadrennial
For the first time, an Indigenous-led group will represent Australia at the prestigious Prague Quadrennial, the world’s largest festival of scenography, performance and theatre design.
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National Indigenous Mapping Workshop hosted by the University of Melbourne’s Wilin Centre
The University of Melbourne’s Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development is hosting the first Indigenous Mapping Workshop Australia (IMW) to be held in the South-East of Australia as part of its Reconciliation Week activities.
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New transparent augmented reality display opens possibilities to see digital content in real-time
The world's first flexible, transparent augmented reality (AR) display screen using 3D printing and low-cost materials has been created by researchers at the University of Melbourne, KDH Design Corporation and the Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication (MCN). The development of the new display screen is set to advance how AR is used across a wide range of industries and applications.
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New PhD course offers pathways for Indigenous knowledge holders
A new PhD course in Indigenous Knowledge – the first of its kind in Australia – will offer a unique opportunity for Indigenous knowledge holders to engage in research and foster new collaborations.
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Mothers choosing to induce labour at 39 weeks have better health outcomes
A new study of more than 1.6 million women has found elective induction of labour at 39 weeks gestation is associated with a 37 per cent decreased risk of perineal injury for labouring mothers.
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New Centre for Advanced Defence Research and Enterprise established
A Centre for Advanced Defence Research and Enterprise (CADRE-OCE) to develop new concepts and technologies to protect Defence personnel, first responders and the general community has been launched at the University of Melbourne.
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Exhibitions showcase work by Meriam artist Gail Mabo and women from Durrmu Arts
Showcasing work by Meriam artist Gail Mabo and women artists from Peppinmenarti in the Northern Territory, two new exhibitions are opening at the University of Melbourne’s Fiona and Sidney Myer Gallery.
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Chlamydia-like bacteria discovered in Great Barrier Reef corals
New research, published in Sciences Advances, has discovered a Chlamydia-like bacteria in corals of the Great Barrier Reef that could help scientists understand the coral microbiome and its potential impact on coral reef health.
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University of Melbourne Academic Board supports Voice to Parliament
The University of Melbourne's Academic Board has announced its support for the current government proposal for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.