30 Jun 2016 New age of computing launched at the University of Melbourne A new age in High-Performance Computing (HPC) is about to begin at the University of Melbourne.
29 Jun 2016 Neuroscientists probe link between doof doof, dopamine and cravings University of Melbourne researchers recruiting electronic music fans for a study exploring the connection between cravings and the “risky” sounds of dance music.
28 Jun 2016 New Enterprise Professors to help build bridge between academia and industry The University of Melbourne has established a new senior academic position designed to enhance the institution’s links with industry and business.
24 Jun 2016 Hive of innovation found at Australian and NZ universities A world-first study on innovation in higher education, by the Australian Innovation Research Centre (AIRC) at the University of Tasmania and the LH Martin Institute at University of Melbourne, has shown that Australian and New Zealand universities are prolific innovators.
21 Jun 2016 First international mathematics research institute launched in Australia World leaders in the mathematical sciences are visiting Melbourne for a series of research programs at Australia’s first international research institute for mathematics and statistics.
20 Jun 2016 Housing affordability crisis creates spiral of disadvantage Millions of Australians move house each year, but new research has highlighted that while many are upgrading their homes and living standards, housing affordability problems are sorting many of the nation's most disadvantaged into areas with fewer opportunities.
20 Jun 2016 Invest in what works: teacher quality is key Education funding must focus on the greatest needs and invest in teachers and evidence-based interventions that work, said the University of Melbourne Graduate School of Education Dean Field Rickards.
15 Jun 2016 Genetic secrets of algae give insight into coral bleaching A team of researchers has identified genes that allow some algae living in corals to tolerate higher ocean temperatures than others.
15 Jun 2016 Legions of immune cells in the lung keep Legionella at bay A team of specialist researchers in Melbourne believe they have found a major response that helps keep the Legionella infection at bay.
14 Jun 2016 Celebrating 60 Years Of Victorian Computing This month marks 60 years since the first computer came to Victoria and 60 years of computing at the University of Melbourne.