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Mother and child in a South Asian kitchen

29 Aug 2016

Breaking down the barriers: how energy access can power communities and create gender equality

An international conference examining inclusive energy solutions, being held at the University of Melbourne, will look at how access to energy can help reduce poverty, improve social inclusion, including balancing gender equity.

VCA partnership - musical instrument and sheet music

27 Aug 2016

Singing from the same songbook: University of Melbourne and Melbourne Recital Centre announce partnership

The University of Melbourne has become Melbourne Recital Centre’s new ‘Learning Partner’ and will collaborate on research, teaching and learning and engagement activities.

26 Aug 2016

Inaugural Professor of Science Education joins the Melbourne Graduate School of Education

World-leading scholar Jan van Driel will join the Melbourne Graduate School of Education this September as the inaugural Professor of Science Education.

24 Aug 2016

Dingoes, matrophobia and missing PMs: VCA students present FRISK at Melbourne Fringe Festival

Seven new works by University of Melbourne Victorian College of the Arts students will feature as part of FRISK – a festival of new performance – at this year’s Melbourne Fringe, from 22-25 September.

24 Aug 2016

Funding boost to improve horse and rider safety

University of Melbourne researchers will seek to reduce the risk of racehorse fatalities on the track as part of a $5.25 million funding commitment from the Victorian Government and Racing Victoria.

24 Aug 2016

Making history visible-inside and out

The University of Melbourne has revolutionised the teaching of the Bachelor of Arts, offering students new ways of learning and seeing.

23 Aug 2016

University welcomes national ‘Respect’ survey

The University of Melbourne has welcomed the launch of a ground-breaking national student survey on sexual assault and harassment.

19 Aug 2016

VR simulations showcase research, learning at Open Day

Virtual reality experiences will allow thousands of visitors to fully immerse themselves in teaching and research this Sunday at the University of Melbourne Open Day.

Commemorating 50 years since the Wave Hill Walk-off

17 Aug 2016

Bower Studio builds for 50th anniversary of Wave Hill walk-off

In August 1966, Gurindji leader Vincent Lingiari led a walk-off of 200 Aboriginal stockmen, house servants and their families from Wave Hill as a protest against the work and pay conditions.

15 Aug 2016

Get tested, get treated, Hep C researchers urge

Up to 70 per cent of Victorians with suspected hepatitis C may not have received follow-up testing, putting them at risk of chronic liver disease and even cancer, according to University of Melbourne researchers.