8 Mar 2016 Human influence on the climate dates back to 1930s Humans have triggered the past 16 record-breaking hot years experienced on Earth (up to 2014), with new research tracing our impact on the global climate as far back as 1937.
7 Mar 2016 Expanded Bio 21 to house global research hub The University of Melbourne’s internationally recognised Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute is to be substantially expanded and will house CSL’s Global Research and Translational Medicine Hub.
6 Mar 2016 International Women's Day at the University of Melbourne To celebrate International Women's Day on Tuesday 8 March 2016, we recognise the incredibly talented, inspiring and dedicated women we have working here at the University of Melbourne.
4 Mar 2016 University sets sights on historic philanthropic goal The University of Melbourne has officially passed its Believe campaign target two years ahead of schedule and has set its sights on completing the largest fundraising campaign in Australian history.
4 Mar 2016 Hubble breaks cosmic distance record An international team of astronomers has pushed NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to its limits to measure the distance to the farthest galaxy we can see, shattering the cosmic distance record.
4 Mar 2016 Melbourne on top in latest NHMRC Program Grants The University of Melbourne has led the way nationally among all universities in the latest round of NHMRC outcomes, with program grants totalling $28.7 million and scholarships worth $1.26 million.
2 Mar 2016 Looking upwards for transport solutions Level crossing removals should be viewed as part of a total picture for an effective transport system and the best way to achieve this is to incorporate elevated lines or ‘skytrains’, according to Melbourne researchers.
1 Mar 2016 Universities of Birmingham and Melbourne launch global collaboration The University of Birmingham and the University of Melbourne have signed an expansive new agreement to formally collaborate on research, education and cultural engagement.
26 Feb 2016 Fulbright scholars to strengthen US research ties Academic staff from the University of Melbourne have been named Fulbright scholars and recognised for the impact and depth of their research.
25 Feb 2016 Study finds pancreatic cancer is actually four different diseases, each with new treatment possibilities An international team led by Australian researchers has studied the genetics of pancreatic cancer, revealing it is actually four separate diseases, with different genetic triggers and survival rates, paving the way for more accurate diagnoses and treatments.