24 Jan 2023 The University of Melbourne releases anti-racism commitment The University of Melbourne has today released a four-part anti-racism commitment. As a diverse, multi-cultural and multi-faith community, the University of Melbourne condemns racism and actively stands against it. We recognise its destructive impact on individuals and the damage it causes our community and our institution.
23 Jan 2023 Urgent action needed on e-cigarettes, public health experts say E-cigarettes – commonly called “vapes” – and the companies behind them continue to present challenges to public health in Australia, according to public health experts.
20 Jan 2023 Ongoing vaccinations, earlier public health measures most effective responses to COVID-19 variants, study shows Ongoing vaccination and lower thresholds for escalating public health and social measures may be vital components to combat future COVID-19 variants, new research says.
11 Jan 2023 Vale Emeritus Professor David Geoffrey Penington, 4/2/1930 – 6/1/2023 It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Emeritus Professor David Penington AC on Friday 6 January at the age of 92.
21 Dec 2022 Record Access Melbourne offers celebrate excellence from every background The University of Melbourne has offered places to over 5400 students in the first Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) December offer round today, including a record number to undergraduate domestic students eligible for at least one of nine special entry categories through Access Melbourne, its Special Entry Access Scheme.
21 Dec 2022 Professor Matthew Harding appointed Dean of the Melbourne Law School World-leading expert on charity law and private law theory, Professor Matthew Harding, has been appointed as the Dean of the Melbourne Law School at the University of Melbourne.
20 Dec 2022 Oral disorders research funding 'severely lacking': study Major government research funding schemes aren’t keeping up with the burden of oral diseases, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Melbourne, the University of Sydney, the University of Queensland and the University of Adelaide.
18 Dec 2022 University of Melbourne welcomes first twin PhD graduation For the first time in its 168-year history, the University of Melbourne has awarded simultaneous PhDs to identical twins.
14 Dec 2022 Update on the future of U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital The University of Melbourne has today confirmed changes regarding the future of the U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital (U-Vet), following a four-week consultation period with U-Vet and Melbourne Veterinary School staff.
13 Dec 2022 University of Melbourne signs sustainability and biodiversity pledge The University of Melbourne has signed on as a founding member of the Nature Positive Universities Alliance, further reinforcing its commitment to preserving biodiversity and championing sustainability.