15 Dec 2023 University of Melbourne welcomes NHMRC Investigator and Ideas Grants Researchers from the University of Melbourne and partner institutes have attracted more than $108 million in funding from the latest National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grants and Ideas Grants funding rounds, announced today by Federal Minister for Health Mark Butler.
14 Dec 2023 Professor Mark Cassidy to lead research mission at the University of Melbourne Professor Mark Cassidy has been appointed as the new Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) at the University of Melbourne.
13 Dec 2023 University of Melbourne confers six honorary doctorates The University of Melbourne has conferred honorary doctorates on six eminent scholars for their endeavour in a variety of fields.
11 Dec 2023 Creating a future in music for children with disabilities A University of Melbourne research program run in conjunction with Melbourne Youth Orchestras, the Adaptive Music Bridging Program, has proudly seen its first cohort of students take to the stage for their debut performance.
8 Dec 2023 Rehabilitating the Birrarung for cultural, social and environmental benefit A newly launched University of Melbourne report has proposed a series of progressive strategies aimed at acknowledging cultural heritage, fostering social capital and cohesion, and enhancing water quality and biodiversity along the Birrarung’s (Yarra's) confluences.
7 Dec 2023 …Ready for it? Swiftposium deep dive into Taylor Swift's impact on music, culture and society Swiftposium, a three-day academic conference to illuminate Taylor Swift's global impact will run from 11-13 February next year, ahead of the opening night of the singer’s Australian Eras tour.
6 Dec 2023 University of Melbourne announces New Colombo Plan Scholars Five students from the University of Melbourne have been named as New Colombo Plan Scholars for 2024, joining a prestigious cohort from around Australia.
5 Dec 2023 University of Melbourne surges ahead in global sustainability rankings The University of Melbourne’s efforts to tackle the world’s greatest environmental and social issues has seen it jump a massive 42 places to be ranked ninth best in the world in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Sustainability Rankings.
2 Dec 2023 Lift-off! SpIRIT nanosatellite launches aboard SpaceX rocket The University of Melbourne and the Italian Space Agency have announced the successful launch of SpIRIT, a landmark nanosatellite mission supported by the Australian Space Agency.
30 Nov 2023 Next generation of artists unveil work at 2023 VCA Grad Show The VCA Art Grad Show has returned with an extraordinary display of new work by graduating art students at the University of Melbourne Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).