3 Apr 2019 Statement on Point Nepean Quarantine Station Precinct The University of Melbourne and Monash University welcome the Federal Government’s $25 million budget commitment to establish a national coasts, environment and climate science research and education centre at the Quarantine Station Precinct at Point Nepean.
3 Apr 2019 Major new grant to investigate credibility of social research claims In response to the 'replication crisis' in a number of scientific fields, a major international research program seeks to develop Artificial Intelligence to help evaluate the credibility of scientific evidence we use to make decisions.
29 Mar 2019 University research provides economic, health and social benefits according to EI 2018 report The real-world impact of University of Melbourne research is recognised in the inaugural national Engagement and Impact assessment (EI 2018) released today by the Australian Research Council (ARC).
27 Mar 2019 Thriving research environment confirmed by ERA report The University of Melbourne continues to exceed world standards in research, according to the State of Australian University Research 2018-2019: ERA National Report, released today by the Australian Research Council (ARC).
26 Mar 2019 Ian Potter Southbank Centre opens to students and staff More than 1000 students and staff have moved into the new state-of-the-art Ian Potter Southbank Centre, home to the new Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.
25 Mar 2019 University welcomes ACMD funding announcement The University of Melbourne has welcomed today’s $30 million federal budget announcement for the Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD).
25 Mar 2019 University opens new $100 million life sciences complex in Melbourne’s biomedical precinct The University of Melbourne has opened a $100 million life sciences complex, offering Australia’s most sophisticated STEMM teaching laboratories and facilities and strengthening the global status of Melbourne’s biomedical precinct.
21 Mar 2019 The future of Melbourne’s parks is in your hands: Design competition launch The University of Melbourne is calling on all established and aspiring architects, designers and planners to participate in this year’s Future Park International Design Competition.
20 Mar 2019 Penny Wong and Jordon Steele-John celebrated for political leadership Penny Wong and Jordon Steele-John have been named the McKinnon Political Leaders of the Year for their courageous, visionary and collaborative political leadership in 2018.
20 Mar 2019 Helping physio students get to grips with complex motor skills A new tool to help physiotherapy students master complex fine motor skills needed to assess and treat patients suffering physical conditions, such as back pain and spinal cord injuries, is being used at the University of Melbourne.