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14 Mar 2018

One in four Americans suffer when exposed to common chemicals

University of Melbourne research reveals that one in four Americans report chemical sensitivity, with nearly half this group medically diagnosed with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), suffering health problems from exposure to common chemical products and pollutants such as insect spray, paint, cleaning supplies, fragrances and petrochemical fumes.

14 Mar 2018

It's not only size, but scales that matter in some male moth antennae

Male moths have evolved intricate scale arrangements on their antennae to enhance detection of female sex pheromones, which allows them to keep their antennae small enough to maximise flying, new research suggests.

12 Mar 2018

Indigenous health leaders aim to tackle long-standing health inequalities

Twelve Indigenous health leaders are embarking on a bold and innovative leadership program through the Melbourne Poche Centre for Indigenous Health at the University of Melbourne to tackle some of Australia’s long-term health problems.

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9 Mar 2018

Retrofitting homes to improve energy ratings and reduce emissions

University of Melbourne researchers have discovered how to retrofit homes to be more energy efficient, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and cutting electricity bills significantly.

Image of the promotional brochure for Resonance A Tsunami Violin Concert.

9 Mar 2018

Tsunami Violin Concert commemorates anniversary of 2011 disaster

A violin made almost entirely from the debris left by the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami will arrive at the University of Melbourne next week for a concert commemorating the seventh anniversary of the disaster.

9 Mar 2018

Launch of Buxton Contemporary

The University of Melbourne has today launched Buxton Contemporary, the new purpose-built home for one of Australia's most significant contemporary art collections.

8 Mar 2018

Melbourne School of Engineering advertises academic roles for women

The University of Melbourne’s School of Engineering is seeking women of exceptional calibre to fill five lecturer positions across all engineering and computer science disciplines.

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6 Mar 2018

Pathways to Politics for Women 2018: Call for applications

This International Women's Day, applications open for the Melbourne School of Government's 2018 Pathways to Politics Program for Women.

Artist's impression of the New Student Precinct of the University of Melbourne.

5 Mar 2018

Appointment of New Student Precinct architect design team

The University of Melbourne has appointed a team of architects and designers, led by Lyons Architecture, to design the $229 million New Student Precinct on the Parkville Campus.

Image of Coucillor Vonda Malone and Senator Dean Smith.

1 Mar 2018

McKinnon Prize for Political Leadership: inaugural winners announced

Dean Smith and Vonda Malone are the inaugural winners of the McKinnon Prize for Political Leadership, a new, non-partisan award recognising courageous, visionary and collaborative political leadership.