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29 Aug 2019

University appoints Deputy Vice-Chancellor Student Life

The University of Melbourne has appointed a new senior executive to lead its focus on the student experience across its campuses.

29 Aug 2019

Dark matter to shed light on the universe

The University of Melbourne has welcomed Federal Government funding of $35 million for an ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics to search for dark matter.

29 Aug 2019

University welcomes almost $10 million for Centres of Research Excellence

Transmissible disease control, improved outcomes for neurological disorders, adolescent health and chronic disease are the focus of four new Centres for Research Excellence at the University of Melbourne.

29 Aug 2019

Not-so smoky notes: researchers develop a non-invasive test for smoke contamination in vineyards

Researchers from the universities of Melbourne and Adelaide have trialled a non-invasive model for detecting smoke contamination in grapevines, helping farmers to ensure quality production in increasingly challenging environments.

26 Aug 2019

Harnessing digital capabilities at Fishermans Bend for sustainable urban planning

The Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration (CSDILA) at the University of Melbourne has been selected by the Victorian Government to design and develop the ‘Digital Twin Demonstrator Project’ at the landmark urban renewal precinct – Fishermans Bend.

23 Aug 2019

University launches Indonesia strategy

The University of Melbourne has launched a new strategy to build closer partnerships in Indonesia, increase joint research projects and help develop a world-class higher education system in the leading South-East Asian nation.

22 Aug 2019

Newborn babies sought for trial to reduce risk of developing allergies

More than 750 Melbourne newborn babies are needed for a trial to test if it is possible to prevent the risk of developing childhood eczema and food allergies by applying a barrier skin cream, which researchers hope will stop allergic irritants penetrating infant skin.

21 Aug 2019

Vice-Chancellor attends historic graduation in Pune

University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Duncan Maskell attended Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) to present certificates to the first cohort of students to graduate from the Blended Bachelor of Science (BSc Blended) program.

20 Aug 2019

Australians to learn from Indian expertise on elections

Australian researchers and election officials joined their counterparts in India today to discuss the future of electoral democracy, with a focus on issues such as increasing voter participation, the merits of electronic voting and counting; and political funding, disclosure and compliance.

20 Aug 2019

University launches new India strategy

The University of Melbourne launched its five-year India strategy today ‘Engaging with India 2020-2024’ – highlighting collaboration in health, water, law, cultural arts and postgraduate teaching and learning.