27 Feb 2020 Sex-specific traits of the immune system explain men’s susceptibility to obesity Melbourne researchers have uncovered important differences between the male and female immune system which may explain why men are more susceptible to obesity and metabolism-related associated diseases, such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
26 Feb 2020 Melbourne welcomes Indian delegation from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Joint Secretary Tarika Roy and Under Secretary Sanjay Singh from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPWD) in India are visiting the University of Melbourne this week to advance a number of collaborations, including a co-designed community-based disability course.
25 Feb 2020 Supporting students affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) The University of Melbourne is offering a support package for students who have been affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) and associated travel restrictions, including support grants of up to $7,500.
25 Feb 2020 Fulbright Scholars boost US ties and research Eight University of Melbourne graduates have been named 2020 Fulbright Scholars, boosting research collaboration in public health, medical science, mathematics and law.
21 Feb 2020 University achieves Athena SWAN Bronze Award for commitment to action on gender equity The University of Melbourne has been awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze Award for its commitment to advancing gender equity and promoting greater inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) disciplines.
20 Feb 2020 Inaugural Hansen Scholars set to inspire future generations The University of Melbourne is delighted to welcome its first intake of Hansen Scholars, recipients of the University’s most generous and broad-based undergraduate scholarship, the Hansen Scholarship Program.
18 Feb 2020 Commonwealth announces $2m MRFF competitive funding for COVID-19 vaccine The University of Melbourne has welcomed the announcement that the Commonwealth Government will contribute $2 million towards a vaccine for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
13 Feb 2020 Museum visitors spit for science, revealing how lifestyle and diet impacts our microbes Preliminary results of an ongoing study reveal which bacteria are found in the mouths of Victorians and suggests a healthier diet is key to improved microbial richness.
13 Feb 2020 Huge bacteria-eating viruses found in DNA from gut of pregnant women and Tibetan hot spring Scientists have discovered hundreds of unusually large, bacteria-killing viruses with capabilities normally associated with living organisms.
12 Feb 2020 Patients with challenging cancers to benefit from genomic sequencing More than 1000 Victorian cancer patients are set to benefit from real-time genomic testing in the next three years, aiming to improve diagnosis and provide more targeted and effective treatments for cancers of unmet need.