5 Jun 2024 University of Melbourne rises to 13 in QS World University Rankings The University of Melbourne has moved up yet again to rank 13th in the world in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings released today.
3 Jun 2024 University of Melbourne’s Dookie campus starts the switch to electric New construction at the University of Melbourne’s Dookie campus is supporting a shift away from gas consumption, in line with a state-wide transition to sustainable energy alternatives.
3 Jun 2024 University of Melbourne Sustainability Report: delivering on commitment for an energy efficient campus $3 million worth of campus energy upgrades, including enough energy savings to power more than 260 houses in a year, are just some of the achievements outlined in the University of Melbourne’s 2023 Sustainability Report, released today and available to view here.
3 Jun 2024 New landslide forecasting system helping researchers save lives in Nepal University of Melbourne researchers are helping villagers in Nepal predict when treacherous landslides are about to overwhelm their homes.
29 May 2024 University of Melbourne becomes first university to be made an Accredited Data Service Provider The University of Melbourne will become a gateway for data researchers after becoming the first university to be awarded the title of Accredited Data Service Provider by the Australian Government’s Office of The National Data Commissioner.
28 May 2024 Truth-telling book examines University of Melbourne’s relationship with Indigenous people A scholarly work which examines the University of Melbourne’s troubled and complex historical relationship with Indigenous people was released today.
22 May 2024 Rural placements lead allied health, nursing students to consider tree change, study shows Allied health and nursing students at metropolitan campuses are open to working rurally after undertaking a rural or regional placement, a University of Melbourne study has found.
22 May 2024 Bioluminescent bacteria light up Melbourne Design Week Melbourne Design Week 2024 has been lit up in bacterial lights as the University of Melbourne plays host to Living Light Experiment. These bioluminescent bacteria will create a stunning sensory experience for visitors at a free public exhibition inside the Melbourne Connect Science Gallery.
20 May 2024 Calls for greater support for children bereaved by domestic homicide Many children of domestic homicide victims experience profound trauma with lifelong impact. Now new research shows there are limited support services available to help them process and navigate their grief.
10 May 2024 Committee for Melbourne honours Professor James McCluskey The Committee for Melbourne has awarded its prestigious Melbourne Achiever Award to University of Melbourne Assistant Vice-Chancellor Professor James McCluskey AO.