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Thomson family donates one of largest collections of Aboriginal cultural heritage to University of Melbourne
The UNESCO-inscribedDonald Thomson Ethnohistory Collection, which provides rare insights into the rich cultural and economic lives of Indigenous peoples of Australia, has been gifted to the University of Melbourne by his family. The gift has been made in the memory of its collector Professor Donald Thomson OBE (1901-1970), who dedicated his life to championing equality for Indigenous Australians, and his wife, Mrs Dorita Thomson (1930-2022).
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University of Melbourne enters into Enforceable Undertaking with Fair Work Ombudsman
The University of Melbourne has entered into an enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
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Working from home ‘fundamental’ to Australian employees, new report finds
The flexibility to work from home remains extremely valuable to Australian employees and organisations need to better justify demands for in-office attendance, to maintain employee satisfaction and retention, according to a new report.
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New Chemistry Chair honours legacy of Professor Richard Robson
University of Melbourne Professor Paul Donnelly has been awarded the inaugural Richard Robson Chair of Chemistry, in recognition of his pioneering research and leadership in fundamental discovery-based chemistry and its clinical translation to benefit society.
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Art and science converge in Lionel Gell Foundation residency program
The University of Melbourne’s Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) and the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) have launched the Lionel Gell Foundation Art in Science Initiative, an innovative residency program binding art and science.
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50,000 Indian students participate in career development program
More than 50,000 Indian students from secondary schools in Andhra Pradesh are undertaking the University of Melbourne’s Schools Engagement Program.
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Jane Hansen AO installed as University of Melbourne Chancellor at Government House ceremony
Jane Hansen AO has been officially installed as the University of Melbourne’s 23rd Chancellor by the Governor of Victoria, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC.
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University of Melbourne and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre leading genomics-driven cancer prevention
Genomics-driven cancer prevention, testing and treatment strategies will be at the forefront of a new joint venture between the University of Melbourne and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac), announced in Melbourne today.
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AI cyberbullying detector developed to combat online abuse
University of Melbourne researchers, in partnership with Girl Geek Academy and funded by the eSafety Commissioner, have developed new artificial intelligence (AI) software, designed to help combat online abuse by empowering victims.