28 Feb 2018 Familial breast cancer not only inherited genetically, finds new study Doctors will be better able to predict breast cancer risk thanks to pioneering work led by University of Melbourne researchers, who have identified heritable but non-genetic markers for breast cancer susceptibility.
28 Feb 2018 University of Melbourne recognised for online education The University of Melbourne has won an international award for its successful Graduate Online – Melbourne program.
27 Feb 2018 Inappropriate behaviour at University of Melbourne campus Yesterday the University of Melbourne became aware of reports that two people were handing out inappropriate flyers and behaving offensively on campus.
27 Feb 2018 Valuing water storage to avoid Day Zero University of Melbourne researchers have developed a way to quantify the cost of maintaining a secure water supply, allowing authorities to better plan for the future and avoid costly responses to low water levels.
26 Feb 2018 Indigenous employment program welcomes 18 new recruits The University of Melbourne has welcomed 18 new staff members at today’s launch of the 2018 Melbourne Indigenous Professional Employment Program (MIPEP).
22 Feb 2018 Securing a child’s future needs to start during parents’ teen years A child’s growth and development is affected by the health and lifestyles of their parents before pregnancy – even going back to adolescence – according to a new paper.
22 Feb 2018 Global scale of TB in young people revealed for first time An estimated 1.8 million young people around the world develop tuberculosis each year, according to a new report.
21 Feb 2018 First 3D models reveal development of Tasmanian tiger from joey to adulthood Researchers from the University of Melbourne and Museums Victoria have CT scanned all 13 known Tasmanian tiger joey specimens to create 3D digital models, allowing them to study their skeletons and internal organs, and reconstruct their growth and development.
20 Feb 2018 The importance of gender in cardiovascular health The role of gender has been largely neglected despite playing a critical role in cardiovascular health, University of Melbourne academics have highlighted in the prestigious American Heart Association Journal of Circulation.
19 Feb 2018 New Fishermans Bend manufacturing and innovation centre to benefit students University students are set to gain a world-leading educational opportunity in Fishermans Bend with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today by BAE Systems Australia and the University of Melbourne.