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Narrm scholarship

1 Nov 2023

University of Melbourne significantly expands supports for students from all backgrounds with Narrm Scholarship Program

The University of Melbourne is launching the new Narrm Scholarship Program. This is a commitment to scholarships and enrichment activities on which the University will spend $64 million per annum by 2030.

19 Oct 2023

Australian Institute for Infectious Disease calls for strengthened global pandemic rules

The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) has called for improved international rules for surveillance, early detection and responses to new and emerging diseases in order to avoid a repeat of the inequitable and disjointed outcomes seen during the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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13 Oct 2023

Global experts call for 10 urgent actions to address declining male fertility

An international consortium of experts, led by the University of Melbourne’s Dean of Science Professor Moira O’Bryan, is calling on governments and health systems to acknowledge that male infertility is a common and serious medical condition that may be increasing worldwide, and has provided a first-time roadmap for urgent, global action.

12 Oct 2023

University of Melbourne pays tribute to noted philanthropist Charles Feeney

The University of Melbourne has paid tribute to Charles ‘Chuck’ Feeney, the noted US entrepreneur and philanthropist who died on October 9, aged 92.

Recipients of the Marles and Woodward Awards

10 Oct 2023

University of Melbourne awards Marles and Woodward Medals to four researchers

The prestigious University of Melbourne awards, the Marles and Woodward Medals, have been awarded to four outstanding researchers from the humanities, social sciences and medical disciplines.

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9 Oct 2023

Diversifying the teaching workforce key to addressing issues in education

Attracting people from diverse backgrounds to the teaching profession can address ongoing staffing issues and improve student outcomes, a new report shows.

9 Oct 2023

SpIRIT of science: University of Melbourne-led satellite mission launch countdown begins

A satellite mission led by the University of Melbourne and supported by the Australian Space Agency is beginning its journey to orbit after it passed tests to verify its performance and ensure it can stand the harsh environment of space.

28 Sep 2023

Unlocking Melbourne’s green space and biodiversity

Unlocking interconnected corridors of green space in densely populated areas around Melbourne is the focus of a new partnership project with the University of Melbourne and not-for-profit design practice, OFFICE.

Staff meet with prospective students in India

28 Sep 2023

University of Melbourne launches Global Alumni Ambassadors Program in India

The University of Melbourne has launched its Melbourne Global Alumni Ambassadors Program in India as part of a week-long series of events to deepen engagement with students and stakeholders there.

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28 Sep 2023

University of Melbourne ranked 37 in world by Times Higher Education

High scores in four new indicators have driven the University of Melbourne’s performance in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings released today.