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15 Jun 2023

Victorian Medtech Skills and Device Hub to accelerate growth in vibrant medtech sector

An Australian-first medical technology hub, led by the University of Melbourne and backed by the Victorian Government, is set to accelerate Victoria’s medical technology development ecosystem, boosting the State’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, skilled job opportunities and access to cutting-edge medical care for Australians.

15 Jun 2023

Innovative new album of Gunditjmara songs released

Together with First Nations artists, researchers from the University of Melbourne and Deakin University have produced a new and innovative album of songs in Gunditjmara language, empowering communities to reclaim and celebrate culture.

15 Jun 2023

‘Smart’ drugs can decrease productivity in people without ADHD, new study shows

Workers and students taking so-called cognitive enhancers, or ‘smart’ drugs, commonly prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), might actually be inhibiting their performance and productivity, new research shows.

13 Jun 2023

VoiceFACTS videos answer your referendum questions

The University of Melbourne has launched a series of short videos offering clear and concise information to help Australians make an informed decision in the lead-up to the referendum on the Voice later this year.

12 Jun 2023

New partnership with Shoolini University provides Indian students more pathways to global education

Indian students will be able to study both at home and in Australia under a landmark agreement between the University of Melbourne and one of India’s top institutions, Shoolini University.

9 Jun 2023

Driving digital transformation of Australia’s biopharmaceutical sector with new ARC Hub

A new Australian Research Council (ARC) Hub to help forge an internationally competitive Australian biopharmaceutical sector using digitisation and artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmaceutical manufacturing is being launched today at the University of Melbourne.

8 Jun 2023

New alliance formed to increase life-saving bowel cancer screening rates

A new Bowel Cancer Screening Alliance (BCSA), based at the University of Melbourne, has been launched by Federal Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Ged Kearney, and will investigate ways to increase life-saving cancer screening in Australians.

7 Jun 2023

University of Melbourne on track to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025

The University of Melbourne is on track to meet its stated goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2025. For the second consecutive year, the University achieved zero net emissions from electricity, and implemented a range of initiatives to further improve the sustainability of its campus-based operations.

6 Jun 2023

Climate-related disasters exacerbate health and housing vulnerability

Australians whose homes have been damaged or destroyed in climate-related disasters such as floods, cyclones or bushfires suffer significant health and housing impacts, new research shows.

5 Jun 2023

Olympics for stage design: First ever Indigenous-led show to represent Australia at the Prague Quadrennial

For the first time, an Indigenous-led group will represent Australia at the prestigious Prague Quadrennial, the world’s largest festival of scenography, performance and theatre design.