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20 Jun 2024

More students withdrawn from NAPLAN exams after introduction of My School

The number of poorly-performing students sitting NAPLAN exams has reduced since the Federal Government mandated the publication of test scores, according to a new paper by the University of Melbourne and University of NSW.

19 Jun 2024

Pawn loans compound the pain for many

Australia’s pawnbroking industry is too lightly regulated, harming vulnerable consumers and leaving them in greater financial distress, according to new research by the University of Melbourne.

19 Jun 2024

University strongly opposes Government’s proposed international student caps

The University of Melbourne strongly opposes the Australian Government’s proposed international student caps, which it says will wreak havoc on the sector, harm Australia’s reputation with international students, and lead to significant budget cuts that will affect Australian students and result in job losses.

17 Jun 2024

Australian Internet Observatory to boost social science research in Australia

The University of Melbourne has welcomed the establishment of the Australian Internet Observatory (AIO), a new research initiative that is set to unlock the ‘black box’ of digital platforms and their algorithms.

14 Jun 2024

Books struggle to compete with screens for children’s attention, study shows

University of Melbourne researchers have found prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns have led to a significant reduction in children’s book ownership post-pandemic, with children putting aside traditional reading materials in favour of tablets.

13 Jun 2024

Mapping patients’ brains to better target magnetic stimulation depression treatment

A technique for personalising Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment for depression may provide better outcomes for Australian patients, according to University of Melbourne researchers.

7 Jun 2024

University appoints new Chief Operating Officer

The University of Melbourne has appointed Ms Katerina Kapobassis as its new Vice-President (Administration & Finance) and Chief Operating Officer.

6 Jun 2024

Experts call for Australia to advocate for humanitarian law at UN summit

Peacebuilding and conflict prevention experts are calling for Australia to put accountability for crimes, atrocities and grave violations of International Humanitarian Law at the centre of the country’s contributions to the upcoming United Nations ‘Summit of the Future’ negotiations.

6 Jun 2024

Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity opens applications for 2025

The Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) program has opened applications for its 2025 cohort, inviting passionate Indigenous leaders from Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Pacific Island nations to join and drive positive impact within their communities.

5 Jun 2024

New Science Gallery exhibition will explore different insights into science fiction

A new exhibition offering fresh insights into science fiction, as seen through the lens of mostly women artists from the Asia Pacific, will open at the University of Melbourne’s Science Gallery on 3 August.