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24 Mar 2023

Public health experts call for bold action to prioritise health over profit

People, profits, and health, a three-paper series published today in global health journal The Lancet sheds light on the impact of commercial entities on human and planetary health and calls for urgent action to prioritise health over profit.

20 Mar 2023

University of Melbourne Sexual Misconduct Annual Report

The University of Melbourne has published its 2022 Sexual Misconduct Annual Report, reflecting the University’s ongoing commitment to transparency regarding its efforts to address and eliminate sexual misconduct from its community.

20 Mar 2023

Australian workers exhausted, unprepared for technology-driven future of work, report says

Australian workers are exhausted, unwell, at risk of quitting, and largely unprepared for future workplace challenges driven by automation and artificial intelligence, a new report from the University of Melbourne Work Futures Hallmark Research Initiative reveals.

20 Mar 2023

Intermittent fasting as a protection against dementia

Researchers from the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital will lead a study examining whether intermittent fasting can reduce the risk of developing dementia.

13 Mar 2023

Senator Penny Wong and MP Helen Haines awarded 2022 McKinnon Prize

The 2022 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership has recognised the power of sustained commitment to collaboration and relationship-building in advancing a political vision, with Senator Penny Wong and Dr Helen Haines named recipients of the Prize.

9 Mar 2023

University of Melbourne launches Bachelor of Science Dual Degree with major Indian universities

The University of Melbourne will offer Indian students the opportunity to complete a new Bachelor of Science Dual Degree, thanks to enhanced partnerships with the University of Madras, Savitribai Phule Pune University, and Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (Hyderabad).

8 Mar 2023

University of Melbourne celebrates International Women’s Day 2023

As one of Australia’s largest and most comprehensive universities, the University of Melbourne is committed to supporting the ongoing work to support the progression of women across all disciplines.

8 Mar 2023

Women-led startup innovations in pregnancy monitoring, clinical trials supported by $750,000 University investment

The University of Melbourne will provide pre-seed investment to support two innovative female-founded healthcare startups, innovative at-home pregnancy monitoring start-up Kali Healthcare, and clinical trial participant recruitment start-up Torch Recruit.

7 Mar 2023

Statement of support for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament

The Australian people will vote in a yes/no referendum on enshrining in The Constitution of Australia an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to parliament and government.

7 Mar 2023

Wheat’s ancient roots of viral resistance uncovered

The DNA sequence of a gene in wheat responsible for resisting a devastating virus has been discovered, providing vital clues for managing more resistant crops and maintaining a healthy food supply.