3 Apr 2020 Climate-related disasters increase risks of conflict in vulnerable countries, research shows Researchers have found strong evidence that the risk for armed conflict is higher after a climate-related disaster, but only in vulnerable countries.
27 Mar 2020 Preventative vaccine trial for COVID-19 healthcare workers Melbourne researchers will begin an Australian trial to test whether an existing vaccine can help prevent healthcare workers becoming sick with COVID-19.
23 Mar 2020 Accelerating our transition to a virtual campus In response to the decision of the National Cabinet and the Victorian Government to implement Stage 1 of a shutdown of non-essential activity, the University is accelerating its transition to a ‘virtual campus’ model. This will enable the University to continue to deliver high-quality education for our students and undertake critical research activities.
22 Mar 2020 Paul Ramsay Foundation commits $4m towards COVID-19 response The Paul Ramsay Foundation has generously committed $4 million in grant funding to the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) to support research into COVID-19.
21 Mar 2020 Commonwealth provides $2.6m boost for COVID-19 testing University of Melbourne has welcomed today’s announcement that the Commonwealth Government will contribute $2.6 million towards boosting the capacity and capability of testing for COVID-19 in Australia.
20 Mar 2020 Confirmed case of COVID-19 at University of Melbourne The University of Melbourne can confirm that a staff member has been tested positive for coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
20 Mar 2020 Statement on second confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) case The University of Melbourne can confirm that a second staff member has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
19 Mar 2020 Radiation drugs with longer shelf life brings hope for cancer patients globally People with hard-to-reach cancers in the kidney, gut and prostate will have improved hope for early diagnosis and treatment with new research aimed at increasing the shelf life of revolutionary radiation drugs.
18 Mar 2020 $28 million grant to transform design and production of buildings in Australia Reducing waste, delays and emissions from building projects is the focus of a collaborative initiative between 30 industry partners that received $28 million from the Australian Government.
17 Mar 2020 COVID-19: The immune system can fight back Melbourne researchers have mapped immune responses from one of Australia’s first novel coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, showing the body’s ability to fight the virus and recover from the infection.