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12 Aug 2024

Death education prepares students for tough realities of working in the medical sector

The University of Melbourne has introduced elective subjects on death education to ensure students are well-equipped to deal with the tough realities of working in the medical sector.

12 Aug 2024

University of Melbourne confers Honorary Doctorate to Waanyi writer Dr Alexis Wright

The University of Melbourne has conferred an honorary doctorate on Dr Alexis Wright, an internationally recognised, multi-award-winning writer.

12 Aug 2024

Broaden your mind at the 2024 Science Festival

From pioneering research into superbugs and food for extra-terrestrial colonies, to uncovering a rare species of giant rat in the Solomon Islands, this year’s University of Melbourne Science Festival showcases the latest discoveries and innovations shaping the world around us.

8 Aug 2024

Great Barrier Reef facing catastrophic damage, research shows

The Great Barrier Reef is under significant pressure, with warming sea temperatures and mass coral bleaching events threatening to destroy the remarkable ecology, biodiversity and beauty of the world’s largest coral reef, according to new research published today.

6 Aug 2024

University of Melbourne tells senators of risks posed by international student caps

University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell will today appear before a Senate Inquiry into the Federal Government’s Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill, alongside other vice-chancellors.

1 Aug 2024

Experts call for reform of UN Security Council and Peacebuilding Commission

University of Melbourne experts are calling for reform of the UN Security Council (UNSC) and the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) to maintain international peace and security and prevent catastrophic wars.

30 Jul 2024

New offshore wind centre to advance net zero ambitions

The University of Melbourne has launched the Australian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy (ACOWE) to address the key challenges faced by offshore wind farms in Australia.

30 Jul 2024

Coral restoration and adaptation benefits challenged

University of Melbourne and James Cook University researchers have called for an urgent rethink of the merits of coral reef restoration and adaptation, questioning whether the practice can meaningfully improve reef health.

24 Jul 2024

Dungala Kaiela Oration 2024

Justin Mohamed, Australia’s inaugural Ambassador for First Nations People, delivered the Dungala Kaiela Oration on Yorta Yorta Country in Shepparton on Tuesday 23 July, alongside local Yorta Yorta and other First Nations communities, and Goulburn Valley community members.

22 Jul 2024

Bonne chance! Wishing University students and alumni success in Paris

Walkers, swimmers, rock climbers and cyclists from the University of Melbourne student and alumni community are among those heading to the Games.