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University Activities
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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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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.
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Shining a light on Aboriginal health at annual conference
Culturally tailored healthcare, listening to Indigenous knowledges and the value of Aboriginal people in Victoria’s Goulburn Murray region will be explored at this year’s annual Ngar-wu Wanyarra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Conference.
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“Fearless in the water” as Melbourne-Sydney Boat Race rivalry returns
Sydney Harbour beckons for University of Melbourne rowers as they take up oars against long-time rivals the University of Sydney in the Australian Boat Race.
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'Design lab' vision for a diverse Shepparton housing future
New housing solutions to meet the changing demographics and long-term vision for Shepparton will be explored through a new design brief project, produced in collaboration by the Committee for Greater Shepparton (C4GS) and the University of Melbourne.
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Education vital to help patients considering future gene therapies for blindness
Australians with inherited retinal disease (IRD) have a strong interest in undergoing gene therapy to prevent and treat blindness – but there’s a critical need for education programs to help them make informed choices about future treatments, new research shows.