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Art, Culture and Society
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The Potter Museum of Art opens major new exhibition exploring the iconic gum tree
The University of Melbourne’s Potter Museum of Art has opened a new exhibition, Ngarn Wa’ngal: Art of the gum tree, bringing together First Nations knowledge, collections, research, and contemporary artistic practice to reconsider the cultural and ecological significance of the iconic tree.
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University of Melbourne and ILBIJERRI Theatre Company partner to foster First Nations artistic excellence
A new chapter in a long history of collaboration between ILBIJERRI Theatre Company and the University of Melbourne has been formalised in a new partnership, which will amplify both organisations’ shared commitment to fostering First Nations artistic excellence.
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Bruce Gosper AM appointed new Chair of Asialink Council
The University of Melbourne has appointed a new chair of the Advisory Council for Asialink, Australia's national centre for engagement with Asia.
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Advancement in drug-resistant paediatric epilepsy treatment
A new study has found cannabidiol (medicinal cannabis) to be a promising treatment for several drug-resistant forms of paediatric epilepsy, offering renewed hope to families.
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University of Melbourne and Tamil Nadu forge partnership on emerging technologies
The University of Melbourne has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) Limited to drive collaborative research, curriculum development and skills training in quantum computing and Agri Tech.
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Telepathic device set to remove communication barrier for people with impaired speech
A University of Melbourne startup is developing a brain computer interface, designed to help people with impaired speech communicate simply by using their thoughts.
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University of Melbourne launches Melbourne Winter School 2026
The University of Melbourne has welcomed 75 students from Asia and the Pacific to its first Melbourne Winter School 2026, a two-week interdisciplinary program delivered at the University’s Parkville campus in Melbourne.
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Science Gallery collaboration features in World Economic Forum in China
The University of Melbourne has joined international leaders, researchers and creative practitioners at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, China, contributing to discussions on how emerging technologies are shaping society.
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2025 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership winners announced
The response to Artificial Intelligence, moral clarity and a substantive contribution to public debate, particularly across national security, foreign interference and cybersecurity, were among the reasons cited by judges in naming the winners of the 2025 McKinnon Prize, Australia’s independent, non-partisan award for outstanding political leadership.