24 Feb 2016 Professor John Fazakerley announced as new FVAS Dean The University of Melbourne is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor John Fazakerley as its new Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences (FVAS).
24 Feb 2016 Cardiologists use 3D printing to personalise treatment for heart disease University of Melbourne doctors and engineers are using supercomputers to create 3D models from patients with heart disease, with photos from a camera thinner than a human hair.
19 Feb 2016 Diabetes expert warns Paleo diet may increase weight gain A new study has revealed following a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet for just eight weeks may lead to rapid weight gain and health complications.
17 Feb 2016 Migration clue to nut allergy Australian-born children with Asian mothers have higher rates of nut allergy than Asian-born children who migrate to Australia, new research has found.
16 Feb 2016 Sweet discovery in leafy greens holds key to gut health A critical discovery about how bacteria feed on an unusual sugar molecule found in leafy green vegetables could hold the key to explaining how ‘good’ bacteria protect our gut and promote health.
15 Feb 2016 No more keys or cards? Technology goes under the skin Researchers at the University of Melbourne are investigating the growth in a new type of technology, inserted under the skin, and set to revolutionise the way we gain access to our homes, our bank accounts and use public transport.
15 Feb 2016 University welcomes CEFC support for clean energy projects The University of Melbourne has welcomed the announcement of a $9.1 million loan from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, which will go towards a number of energy reduction and generation projects.
11 Feb 2016 New drug in race against malaria's deadly resistance to treatment Scientists have made a major breakthrough in the global search for a new drug to beat the malaria parasite’s growing resistance to first-defence treatments.
10 Feb 2016 Ending violence against women: Can technology help? Experts from across the globe will attend the eSafe Relationships conference at the University of Melbourne today to share information and ideas on the use of technology to prevent and respond to violence against women and their children.
9 Feb 2016 The Nullarbor Plain’s ancient forests revealed Australia's Nullarbor Plain is one of the driest landscapes in the country, but new research suggests it was once forest that received up to four times as much rain as it gets now.