25 Mar 2024 2023 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership winners announced A Federal MP from Tasmania, a recently-elected senator and two premiers who were once opponents have been named as winners of the 2023 McKinnon Prize, Australia’s independent, non-partisan award for outstanding political leadership.
23 Mar 2024 Geoffrey Cumming recognised as Fellow of the University of Melbourne International businessman and philanthropist Mr Geoffrey Cumming has been honoured as a Fellow of the University of Melbourne.
19 Mar 2024 Genomics-focused biomedical research secures $6.5 million to address complex health challenges Genomics-focused biomedical research breakthroughs in cancer, inherited eye disease and common gynaecological disorders are set to be accelerated by a $6.5 million funding boost.
8 Mar 2024 Cremorne Digital Hub scale-ups position Victoria for tech growth The University of Melbourne has welcomed the announcement that four high-growth, global tech companies will join the Cremorne Digital Hub’s (CDH) first scale-up program.
7 Mar 2024 Australian Institute for Infectious Disease announces early works contractor The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) is thrilled to appoint Kane Constructions as the enabling and early works contractor in the development of its state-of-the-art research facility.
6 Mar 2024 Elected alums join call for more diversity in politics as Pathways to Politics for Women opens applications Momentum continues to grow for women entering politics across Australia as the non-partisan Pathways to Politics for Women opens applications for its 2024 intake.
6 Mar 2024 Societal shift necessary to support women through menopause, experts say A comprehensive re-evaluation of how society prepares for, supports, and empowers women as they experience menopause has been advocated for in a series published in The Lancet today.
4 Mar 2024 University of Melbourne reveals global vision to become leading institution in Asia and the Pacific Existing and future students and researchers are set to benefit from the University of Melbourne’s vision to enhance its global position and connections through the Advancing Melbourne Globally strategy, launched at the Melbourne Connect global precinct on the cusp of the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne.
4 Mar 2024 New research hub to support Pacific nations tackle biggest global challenges A new institute to support Pacific nations address their key global challenges of the 21st Century has been established in Melbourne.
28 Feb 2024 Ecologist Dr Joe Greet receives Australian Academy of Science Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award Ecologist Dr Joe Greet has received the Australian Academy of Science Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award for his research developing a Traditional Owner-led billabong health assessment framework for Australian wetlands.