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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).

29 Nov 2023

University of Melbourne welcomes student places to support Nuclear-Powered Submarine Student Pathways

The University of Melbourne has welcomed the allocation of 300 domestic science student places under the Australian Government’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine (NPS) Student Pathways program.

27 Nov 2023

A Taiwanese Indigenous woman’s journey through memories and revitalisation: 2023 Narrm Oration

Akawyan Pakawyan, a senior leader of the Indigenous Pinuyumayan people in the Puyuma village of Taiwan delivered the 2023 Narrm Oration, reflecting on her own journey and work alongside the history of Taiwan.

27 Nov 2023

Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity expands further into Pacific, welcoming 18 new Fellows

The Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) has welcomed 18 new Fellows, who will soon begin their journey to expand their knowledge and skills to realise meaningful, Indigenous-led social change.

23 Nov 2023

International grant and distinguished award recognises vital work in trans health research at University of Melbourne

A research project to study the impact of gender affirming hormone therapy on immune function, led by Associate Professors Ada Cheung and Rachel Davey from the Department of Medicine (Austin Health) at the University of Melbourne, has received a $2.3 million international research grant from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.

23 Nov 2023

University of Melbourne strengthens collaborations and partnerships in Indonesia

A delegation from the University of Melbourne, led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell, has visited Indonesia to connect and strengthen relationships with key institutional partners, government bodies, and the University's Indonesian alumni.

22 Nov 2023

Critical gap in national healthcare to be addressed by new Collaborative Practice Centre

A new centre set to transform the way health professionals in Australia work together was launched today at the University of Melbourne.

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