3 May 2019 University of Melbourne Old Quad redevelopment complete The University of Melbourne’s Old Quadrangle building has come to life once again following a two-year reconstruction of the north wing. It was opened by the Governor of Victoria, Linda Dessau.
1 May 2019 Living Pavilion transforms University landscape The Living Pavilion, a 17-day event that celebrates Indigenous knowledge, ecological science and sustainable design, opens at the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus, today.
1 May 2019 Fat cell discovery could help combat obesity-related health issues Researchers have discovered differences in fat cells that could potentially identify people predisposed to metabolic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular and fatty liver disease.
1 May 2019 Pancreatic cancer resource offers strength to patients and families People living with pancreatic cancer have helped develop an Australian-first online resource to support patients after diagnosis.
1 May 2019 Funding commitments to benefit students and Indigenous health The University of Melbourne welcomes the Opposition’s election commitments of $1.65 million to provide internships to disadvantaged students and $2 million to expand the work of the Melbourne Poche Centre and network for emerging Indigenous leaders in health.
30 Apr 2019 Expert panel draws up 15 recommendations to renew Australia’s democratic process The University of Melbourne School of Government, in partnership with the newDemocracy Foundation and the Susan McKinnon Foundation, has produced a new paper entitled ‘Reforming our Democracy’ outlining a list of 15 reform options designed to improve the Australian democratic process.
29 Apr 2019 Your genetic make-up has little impact on your dental health, new study finds A new study has found genetic makeup does not predispose people to tooth decay, however the research did find that children with overweight mothers are more likely to have cavities.
26 Apr 2019 33-year study shows increasing ocean winds and wave heights Extreme ocean winds and wave heights are increasing around the globe, with the largest rise occurring in the Southern Ocean, University of Melbourne research shows.
15 Apr 2019 Bipartisan support for Tax Clinic to benefit the community The University of Melbourne welcomes support from the Coalition and Labor parties for a Tax Clinic at the Melbourne Law School, following Shadow Assistant Treasurer Andrew Leigh’s announcement of $150,000 annually to continue the clinic.
12 Apr 2019 Improved procedure for cancer-related erectile dysfunction Melbourne surgeons have modified a minimally invasive technique to help men regain erectile function lost after prostate cancer surgery. The surgery had a 71 per cent success rate with two participants achieving their first erection in 12 years.
