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.
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.
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 Smart phones used to monitor and predict mental health episodes University of Melbourne researchers are using smart phones to track the lives of patients with bipolar disorder to understand, monitor and even predict sudden swings between their manic and depressive episodes.
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.
14 Feb 2018 Prefab schools of the future, miles away from old portables University of Melbourne researchers are working with BHA Project Management and the Victorian Government to improve the design and delivery of 100 prefabricated schools in Victoria over a four-year period.