2 Jun 2016 Historic university collaboration launched to discover new medicines A newly launched $80 million enterprise marks a unique collaboration between Monash University and the University of Melbourne in the field of biomedical research.
2 Jun 2016 School principals directly impact student test scores School principals who set clear strategic objectives, encourage professional interaction among staff and promote professional development for teachers significantly raise student achievement levels according to a University of Melbourne report on principal effectiveness.
1 Jun 2016 Renewed effort and more funding needed to fight infectious diseases Eminent scientists Nobel Laureate Professor Peter Doherty and Professor Sharon Lewin have called for an increased level of collaboration and more funding for research to fight infectious diseases across the globe.
31 May 2016 Revolution School could change our approach to education The successful application of world-class research and the complexities of teaching take the stage in the four-part ABC documentary Revolution School, which starts at 8.30pm tonight.
31 May 2016 VCA releases 50 films for Film and Television’s golden anniversary Australia’s longest-continuing film school is celebrating its golden anniversary this year and using the milestone to make 50 student films from those 50 years freely available to the public for the first time.
30 May 2016 The University of Melbourne and the Women’s appoint first chair of Family Violence Prevention Health Minister Jill Hennessy today announced Professor Kelsey Hegarty has been appointed as Australia’s first chair of Family Violence Prevention.
27 May 2016 Launch of innovative new arts education space With soundproof flooring, pull-out seats and an attractive light filled piazza complete with a grand piano, the University of Melbourne’s new arts education space studioFive is every arts teacher’s dream.
26 May 2016 Women use warmer language than men on Facebook, finds new research By analysing the language of 65 000 Facebook users, researchers have found that females used language that was characteristic of compassion and politeness, while masculine language was more hostile and impersonal.
26 May 2016 University of Melbourne hosts National Botanic Garden Celebrations this Sunday The University of Melbourne’s System Garden in Parkville and the Burnley Campus in Richmond will be open to the public this Sunday 29 May, as part of the first Botanic Garden Australia and New Zealand Open Day celebrations.
23 May 2016 New trial of Siri-like technology aims to improve management of Type 2 diabetes Australians with Type 2 diabetes are invited to trial a new digital health program to help them stay on top of their condition.