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Artist's impression of one of the design's for the Walking on Water series.

24 Oct 2017

International exhibition puts sustainability at the heart of design

The University of Melbourne is launching an exhibition of international work on sustainable urban design, in a program known as Eco-Acupuncture, helping communities ‘future-proof’ their cities for the impact of climate change.

Image of the University of Melbourne women's crew with their medals.

22 Oct 2017

Sydney rowers show their power in the 2017 Australian Boat Race

Home advantage counted for little today, with the University of Melbourne finishing behind University of Sydney in this year’s Australian Boat Race.

20 Oct 2017

Researchers call for better Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome diagnosis

Young women's inconsistent perceptions around their diagnosis of the hormonal condition Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) could be causing them unwarranted concern about their fertility, new research has found.

Image of a driverless vehicle in the University of Melbourne campus.

20 Oct 2017

High-tech solution for road congestion

The University of Melbourne, in partnership with VicRoads, has today launched a world first “living laboratory” on the streets of Carlton and Fitzroy to research high-tech solutions to ease road congestion and enhance safety.

Image of the University of Melbourne rowing crew carrying a boat.

20 Oct 2017

Melbourne and Sydney go head-to-head in a clash of oars

University of Melbourne rowers are ready to face their University of Sydney counterparts in the annual Australian Boat Race on the Yarra River this Sunday, 22 October.

19 Oct 2017

Laureate Professor Eric Reynolds wins the 2017 Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation.

University of Melbourne Laureate Professor Eric Reynolds has won the 2017 Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation.

19 Oct 2017

University of Melbourne Fellows inducted into Academy

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences has announced the election of 12 new Fellows from the University of Melbourne for their outstanding leadership and contributions to health and medical science in Australia.

19 Oct 2017

Road charges could ease Melbourne’s gridlock, research shows

Charging drivers at peak times could be the best way to help ease Melbourne’s traffic woes, according to new research by the University of Melbourne.

Image of an engineering student's project at the annual Endeavour Engineering & IT showcase.

18 Oct 2017

Inventions galore – exhibition to showcase student research projects

From a Boeing Mars rover to a boot-mounted device that monitors kicks for football players, over 140 research projects from the Melbourne School of Engineering’s best and brightest students will be showcased at the Endeavour Engineering & IT Exhibition, Thursday, 19 October.

17 Oct 2017

World-leading epilepsy expert Samuel Berkovic receives one of medicine’s highest honours

World-leading epilepsy expert Professor Samuel Berkovic today received one of medicine’s highest honours when he was named an international member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).