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.
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.
15 Aug 2016 Melbourne jumps four places in world rankings The University of Melbourne has climbed four places in the prestigious Shanghai Ranking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities, further strengthening its place as Australia’s number one university.
15 Aug 2016 Robot Olympics: Victoria’s best to go head-to-head Hundreds of custom-made robots built by the finest young minds in the state are set to compete in the 2016 RoboCup Junior finals at the University of Melbourne on Tuesday 16 August.