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19 Sep 2018

Snake season no cause for alarm if you’re prepared

As the weather warms up so do Australia’s snakes, but experts say there is no cause for alarm if you know what to do.

Image of malaria parasite through an electron microscope.

19 Sep 2018

Anti-cancer drugs may hold key to overcoming antimalarial drug resistance

Scientists have found a way to boost the efficacy of the world’s most powerful antimalarial drug with the help of chemotherapy medicines, according to new research published in the journal Nature Communications.

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19 Sep 2018

Concern about climate change unites Gens X and Y: Report

Two generations of Australians, Generations X and Y, say climate change is their number one cause for concern, according to the latest Life Patterns report from University of Melbourne researchers.

Promo image of the University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 2018 Asia Tour.

17 Sep 2018

Student Symphony Orchestra to tour Singapore and Shanghai

More than 100 young musicians will embark on their first international tour when the University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra travels to Singapore and Shanghai later this month.

15 Sep 2018

Baldness caused by alopecia could soon be treatable

Baldness caused by alopecia areata could soon be treated safely and effectively, after an international University of Melbourne-led trial found two new drugs to be safe and effective.

Image of the Old Arts Clock Tower in the University of Melbourne Parkville campus.

12 Sep 2018

University of Melbourne appoints new Dean for the Faculty of Arts

Professor Russell Goulbourne has been appointed as the new Dean for the Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne.

11 Sep 2018

University of Melbourne moves to 6th in global rankings for graduate employability

The University of Melbourne has continued its climb in the top 10 best universities in the world for employability outcomes for its graduates, moving to 6th in the world according to the 2019 QS Graduate Employability Rankings released today.

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7 Sep 2018

University of Melbourne to lead renewable hydrogen research for transport and power generation

University of Melbourne, together with University of New South Wales (UNSW), today announced a $8.6 million research project investigating the performance and value of efficient, heavy duty, reciprocating engines running on renewable hydrogen.

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5 Sep 2018

Eighteen Under 18: Kids report on the hot-button issues in their lives, all the way to the UN

What happens when children and teenagers lead research into the hot-button issues that affect their health, wellbeing and rights?

Image of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre building.

3 Sep 2018

New immunotherapy cancer centre a game changer for Victorian cancer patients

A new collaborative Centre for Cancer Immunotherapy will mean more Victorian cancer patients will be able to take part in potentially life-saving immunotherapy-based clinical trials and treatments.