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Scientific research features strongly in new ARC Linkage awards to the University.

24 Feb 2017

University of Melbourne leads the way in ARC Linkage awards

University of Melbourne researchers have been awarded more than $3 million in the latest round of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects scheme announced today by Education and Training Minister Simon Birmingham.

Improving treatments for pancreatic cancer.

23 Feb 2017

Tumour protein could hold key to pancreatic cancer survival

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is often a death sentence because current chemotherapies have little impact on the disease.

A study participant talks with a therapist in an online consultation for chronic knee pain.

21 Feb 2017

Online treatment could help thousands with chronic knee pain

University of Melbourne researchers are calling on health insurers and government to support new remotely delivered treatment models – including Skype consultations – for people suffering chronic knee pain.

16 Feb 2017

Australian researchers reveal genetic links underlying neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer

An Australian-led international research effort has revealed that genetic changes normally linked to breast, colon and ovarian cancers could also drive a rare form of pancreatic cancer.

Westpac Future Leaders scholarship recipients.

16 Feb 2017

Westpac awards to encourage the next generation of excellence

Two outstanding early career researchers from the University of Melbourne have won Fellowships to further their work in enabling positive social impact thanks to the Westpac Bicentennial Foundation.

University of Melbourne underground car park.

16 Feb 2017

Myer launches new season collection in iconic University of Melbourne car park

The University of Melbourne’s iconic Underground Car Park, under the South Lawn on the Parkville campus, is the venue for the launch of Myer’s Autumn 17 fashion collection.

15 Feb 2017

Sugar, salt and fat taxes could save billions in health costs: study

Australia could save $3.4 billion in healthcare costs by introducing a package of taxes on sugar, salt, saturated fat and sugary drinks, while subsidising fruits and vegetables, University of Melbourne modelling shows.

15 Feb 2017

University announces new Chair of Believe philanthropic campaign

The University of Melbourne today announced that Leigh Clifford is the new Chair of Believe – the Campaign for the University of Melbourne.

14 Feb 2017

Study shows “tacit collusion” between retailers inflates the price of petrol

Tacit collusion between petrol retailers pushes up the price motorists pay at the pump, according to new research from the University of Melbourne.

14 Feb 2017

University congratulates inaugural Australian Studies Fellow

The University of Melbourne has congratulated alumnus Dr Bronwyn King on her appointment as the inaugural Joint Distinguished Fellow in Australian Studies, a partnership between the University and King’s College London.