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19 Nov 2018

Pathways to Politics for Women: eight Fellows running in Victorian elections

Eight Fellows from the University of Melbourne’s Pathways to Politics Program for Women will contest seats in this month’s Victorian election.

Image of a teacher with two young students in a school playground.

16 Nov 2018

What does a great teacher look like?

Teachers who have high levels of self-efficacy, or those who believe in their own abilities, have the biggest impact on student learning, a new University of Melbourne review shows.

Image of Mr Sean Lybrand and Professor Mark Hargreaves pictured here standing together.

9 Nov 2018

Amgen Foundation partners with University of Melbourne on undergraduate research program

The University of Melbourne has been awarded a four-year grant from the Amgen Foundation to provide hands-on research experience in a laboratory to undergraduate science students across Australia, New Zealand and Oceania to inspire the next generation of innovators.

Artist's impression of a building in the new innovation precinct.

31 Oct 2018

New innovation precinct Melbourne Connect launched

The University of Melbourne, in partnership with a consortium led by Lendlease, today officially launched Melbourne Connect, a major new purpose-built innovation precinct.

29 Oct 2018

Trial prompts rethink of current focus to control Australia’s most common STI

Australia’s most common sexually transmitted infection, chlamydia, is unlikely to be eliminated by opportunistic testing in general practice, a landmark trial has revealed, with researchers recommending greater emphasis on improving chlamydia management.

29 Oct 2018

Men are less likely than women to survive some cancers, study shows

Men with particular cancers generally fare worse than women with the same cancers, new Australian research has found.

28 Oct 2018

University calls for integrity in research funding

The University of Melbourne has highlighted the importance of a transparent, robust academic peer review process in delivering research grants.

Image of a few heritage objects displayed as part of the Awaken exhibition.

26 Oct 2018

Heritage objects 'Awaken' for Indigenous communities

Australian Aboriginal cultural heritage objects from one of the most important anthropological collections in the world will go on display for the first time at the Arts West Gallery, University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts.

Image of a researcher releasing a platypus into a small stream.

26 Oct 2018

Innovative technology used to track platypuses

The University of Melbourne, San Diego Zoo Global and conservation group cesar have teamed up to begin a unique project designed to learn more about the elusive platypus and the threats to its survival.

22 Oct 2018

Landmark study sheds light on how our brains age

Two studies from a landmark 20-year Melbourne research project have shed more light on how the brain ages and what can affect the process.