19 Jun 2019 University Council endorses new Freedom of Speech policy The University of Melbourne has adopted a new Freedom of Speech policy to align with and supplement its long-standing Academic Freedom policy.
14 Jun 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours recognise University alumni and staff Pictured above: Professor Alan Cowman AC (left); Professor Ruth Bishop AC with the former Director of Gastroenterology, Rudge Townley, and Professor Geoff Davidson
7 Jun 2019 Transitioning to a clean economy could save Australia hundreds of billions, report finds Building clean, sustainable power sources would save the Australian economy hundreds of billions of dollars when compared to current policies, a new report from the University of Melbourne has found.
6 Jun 2019 Latest VC Fellows announced Former Federal MP and leading Australian social policy expert Jenny Macklin and internationally renowned clinician scientist Professor Sir John Savill have been appointed Vice-Chancellor’s Fellows at the University of Melbourne.
6 Jun 2019 Deborah Cheetham AO honoured with prestigious award Acclaimed Yorta Yorta soprano, composer and Artistic Director of Short Black Opera, Deborah Cheetham AO, has been awarded the 2019 Sir Bernard Heinze Memorial Award.
4 Jun 2019 Access to health services in Shepparton is improving, study finds Expansion and improvement of healthcare services in Shepparton over the past 15 years has led to an increase in use, according to the latest Crossroads Research Study key findings.
3 Jun 2019 Students and community to benefit from veterinary campus expansion The University of Melbourne has opened a new $63 million Learning and Teaching building and U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital extension, strengthening its veterinary campus in Werribee.
3 Jun 2019 Australian Chamber Orchestra partnership a win for students Students and staff at the University of Melbourne will have unparalleled access to education and research opportunities with a $1 million partnership with the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO).
29 May 2019 University welcomes investment in planning works for Fishermans Bend The University of Melbourne has welcomed a Victorian State Budget commitment to invest $4.5 million in planning works for public transport to support the future development at Fishermans Bend.
28 May 2019 Treasury goes green with the help of University researchers The University of Melbourne has partnered with the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning (DELWP) and the City of Melbourne on a research project to retrofit the building that houses the office of the Victorian Premier with a green roof.