12 Aug 2022 Using mathematical modelling to fight malaria Researchers have created a mathematical model to predict genetic resistance to antimalarial drugs in Africa to manage one of the biggest threats to global malarial control.
11 Aug 2022 New partnership brings students into the concert hall with the world’s leading musical talent A new exclusive partnership with the Australian World Orchestra (AWO) will enable University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music students to have unparalleled access to a network of the finest Australian musicians, working in leading orchestras and ensembles around the world and here at home.
11 Aug 2022 Science Festival 2022 showcases science impact across disciplines From space exploration to Schrödinger’s Cat; from astrophysics, to quantum physics, to human physicality – the contribution of research across the University of Melbourne is on show during Science Festival 2022.
10 Aug 2022 Locally developed mRNA vaccines and therapeutics to fight disease Researchers from the University of Melbourne and Monash University have received $5.4 million from the Victorian Government to establish a hub which will develop next-generation mRNA vaccines and therapeutics to fight diseases.
5 Aug 2022 ‘Green’ poultry farming heats up with geothermal innovation A new hybrid geothermal and solar energy system is set to dramatically reduce emissions and energy costs for many Australian poultry farms.
4 Aug 2022 Global transformation company UST chooses University of Melbourne as new Australia-New Zealand headquarters Leading global tech and transformation company UST has chosen the University of Melbourne’s purpose-built innovation precinct Melbourne Connect as its Australia and New Zealand headquarters, creating 250 new Victorian jobs over three years.
3 Aug 2022 Professor Sharon Lewin appointed President of the International AIDS Society Professor Sharon Lewin, Director of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, has been appointed President of the International AIDS Society (IAS), the peak international organisation for HIV and AIDS professionals.
28 Jul 2022 ‘Look ahead towards the future’: Garma Festival back for 2022 The Garma Festival, Australia’s premier Indigenous event, returns this week after a two-year hiatus with the central theme of ‘Nhaŋa ŋathilyurra’, a Yolŋu phrase meaning to ‘Look ahead towards the future’.
21 Jul 2022 New leadership reimagines University Museums and Collections through First Nations lens Professor Brook Andrew has been announced as the inaugural Reimagining Museums and Collections Director at the University of Melbourne.
21 Jul 2022 SpIRIT satellite booked for launch in early 2023 The SpIRIT spacecraft, the first selected for funding by the Australia Space Agency, has been booked with launch service provider ISISPACE to blast off on the Falcon 9 Transporter 8 rocket in April 2023.