5 Jun 2018 University of Melbourne welcomes Melbourne Arts Precinct boost The University of Melbourne has welcomed the State Government’s $208 million commitment to redeveloping NGV Contemporary and Arts Centre Melbourne to further enhance the Melbourne Arts Precinct.
31 May 2018 Energy efficient homes attract premium sale and rental prices, study finds A new study has found people are willing to pay a premium for energy efficient homes, prompting calls for a mandatory energy efficiency rating (EER) disclosure system to be rolled out Australia-wide.
30 May 2018 University of Melbourne launches third Reconciliation Action Plan The University of Melbourne has launched its third Reconciliation Action Plan, demonstrating its commitment to ensuring a just, equitable and reconciled nation for all Australians.
30 May 2018 Climate change hits poorest hardest, new research shows Australia will still be the lucky country when it comes to changes in local climate as a result of climate change if global average surface temperatures reach the 1.5ºCelsius or 2ºCelsius limit set by the Paris agreement.
30 May 2018 Priests to presidents: holding power to account Pulitzer Prize-winning Editor-at-Large of the Boston Globe, and former leader of the Spotlight Investigation into abuse in the Catholic Church, Walter V. Robinson will speak about the role of investigative reporting in keeping democracy alive and power to account at a public lecture tonight at the University of Melbourne.
30 May 2018 Call for donors: Cats to help other cats at new feline blood bank A new feline blood bank is being launched at the University of Melbourne’s U-Vet Animal Hospital in Werribee.
30 May 2018 Young migrants and refugees optimistic despite discrimination Results from the first census of young Australians from refugee and migrant backgrounds are in, revealing a mixed picture of optimism and belonging, against a backdrop of ongoing discrimination.
29 May 2018 Guidelines spell out how much exercise older Australians need to support ageing brains A new set of guidelines aimed at Australians aged 60 and over, who have noticed changes in their memory and cognitive abilities, recommends how much and what type of physical activity these seniors should undertake for improved brain health.
29 May 2018 Some same sex attracted women avoid treatment for alcohol problems Same sex attracted women (SSAW) have higher alcohol and mental health problem rates than heterosexual women but many do not access or are not satisfied with treatment, a University of Melbourne-led study has found.
28 May 2018 University of Melbourne establishes Melbourne Disability Institute The University of Melbourne is pleased to announce the establishment of the Melbourne Disability Institute, a major investment in disability research and engagement with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of people with disability, their families and carers.