30 Jan 2026 Study finds overweight and obesity-linked cardiovascular deaths increasing in young Australians Higher rates of death among younger Australians from cardiovascular disease has been linked to being overweight or obese, a new study shows.
23 Jan 2026 Jumping giants: Fossils show giant prehistoric kangaroos could hop Scientists studying the fossil remains of giant prehistoric kangaroos have found that even animals weighing more than 200kg may not have been too big to bounce, overturning long-held assumptions about the limits of hopping.
21 Jan 2026 Top 50 placing for University of Melbourne in eight THE subject areas The University of Melbourne is ranked in the top 50 globally for eight broad subject areas in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject.
21 Jan 2026 Federal funding supports commercialisation of research innovations across key sectors A $10.8 million funding boost from the Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite Round 2 program will support 26 University of Melbourne projects, helping researchers turn innovative technologies into market-ready solutions with industry partners.
20 Jan 2026 University of Melbourne confers six honorary doctorates The University of Melbourne has conferred honorary doctorates on six eminent people for their endeavours in a variety of fields.
20 Jan 2026 How shifting tectonic plates drove Earth’s climate swings Carbon released from Earth’s spreading tectonic plates, not volcanoes, may have triggered major transitions between ancient ice ages and warm climates, new research finds.
19 Jan 2026 University of Melbourne partnership to strengthen public policy across Australia The University of Melbourne and the Australian Public Policy Institute (APPI) have announced a partnership which will collectively work to strengthen public policy and deliver better outcomes for all Australians.
19 Jan 2026 University of Melbourne researchers awarded $52 million in NHMRC Grants 27 projects led by University of Melbourne researchers from the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences have been awarded National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) 2025 Synergy and Ideas grants worth a combined $52 million.
12 Jan 2026 Professor Glyn Davis AC appointed Interim Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne The University of Melbourne Council has appointed Emeritus Professor Glyn Davis AC as Interim Vice-Chancellor, following the tragic passing of Vice-Chancellor Professor Emma Johnston AO.
29 Dec 2025 Notice of the passing of the University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston AO The University of Melbourne advises with deep sadness of the passing of Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston AO, due to complications associated with cancer.