8 Jun 2017 New hub for biomedical engineering research named after inventor of cochlear implant A new institute that brings together biomedical engineers, clinical researchers and industry partners to develop real-world solutions for public health has been launched.
8 Jun 2017 World-leading genome sequencing capability established in the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct The Australian Genome Research Facility (AGRF) and the University of Melbourne Centre for Cancer Research (UMCCR) announced today that they have established a state-of-the-art NovaSeq genome sequencing platform.
7 Jun 2017 See rare guitars on display at the Grainger Museum World-renowned Australian composer and pianist Percy Grainger was also an enthusiastic guitarist and wrote for the guitar in several chamber pieces.
5 Jun 2017 University awarded $10.5 million ARC grants for innovative training centres The University of Melbourne has been awarded $10.5 million over five years by the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centres scheme to establish three training centres.
5 Jun 2017 University congratulates new ARC Laureate Fellow University of Melbourne Professor Geoff McFadden has today been awarded a 2017 Australian Laureate Fellowship by the Australian Government through the Australian Research Council (ARC).
1 Jun 2017 Quentin Bryce launches 2017 Pathways to Politics Program for Women The first female Governor-General of Australia, Dame Quentin Bryce, will formally open this year’s Pathways to Politics Program for Women at the Melbourne School of Government tonight.
1 Jun 2017 Donation to create Centre on Statelessness Peter and Ruth McMullin intend to make one of the most significant gifts in the history of the University of Melbourne Law School to establish the world’s only academic centre devoted to the problem of statelessness.
1 Jun 2017 New research reveals link between family breakdown and homelessness Disadvantaged children in Australia who are subject to family breakdown are more likely to experience homelessness later in life than disadvantaged children whose parents stay together, according to new research by the University of Melbourne.
31 May 2017 Professor Shaun Ewen appointed Pro-Vice Chancellor (Indigenous) Professor Shaun Ewen has been appointed to the role of Pro-Vice Chancellor (Indigenous) at the University of Melbourne.
30 May 2017 ANZCA anaesthesia awards recognise Melbourne researchers Research investigating chewing gum to treat post-operative nausea was among projects recognised when Melbourne Medical School anaesthetists and trainees won prestigious Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) awards.