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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.

6 Mar 2023

Pathways for female future leaders opens for 2023

Momentum is growing for women entering politics across Australia as the non-partisan Pathways to Politics Program for Women opens applications for its 2023 intake.

1 Mar 2023

When dementia prevention is front of mind

Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians and the leading cause of death for women. However, there is a lack of awareness about non-medicinal ways to improve brain health, reduce dementia risk, support cognition and help with depression, anxiety and stress, says Professor Nicola Lautenschlager, Professor of Psychiatry of Old Age and Director of the Academic Unit for Psychiatry of Old Age (AUPOA).

28 Feb 2023

University partners with offshore wind energy developer Flotation Energy to support renewable energy transition

World-leading offshore wind developer Flotation Energy has partnered with the University of Melbourne to support Australia’s transition to renewable energy by producing job-ready graduates and future leaders for the energy sector and to reskill our energy workforce.

28 Feb 2023

Shepparton medical students key to improving rural doctor shortage

The second cohort of students to undertake the entire Doctor of Medicine (MD Rural Pathway) in a rural setting has commenced at the University of Melbourne’s Shepparton Campus.

24 Feb 2023

New hydrogel stem cell treatment repairs injured brain tissue in mice

A new ‘hybrid’ hydrogel, which allows clinicians to safely deliver stem cells to the site of a brain injury in mice, has been developed by researchers from the University of Melbourne and the Australian National University.

24 Feb 2023

Public health experts launch Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change to discuss challenges

Behavioural science has the power to help overcome some of the world’s biggest challenges, leading public health experts have said at the launch of a new centre.

24 Feb 2023

Vehicle emissions may cause over 11,000 deaths a year, researchers say

New estimates by Melbourne Climate Futures researchers shows that health impacts from vehicle emissions are likely to be far higher than previous figures informing policy decisions, as a broad group of air pollution experts call for urgent action to clear the air.

23 Feb 2023

New Australian Fulbright Scholars advancing research collaboration with the United States

The University of Melbourne is the home institution to four Fulbright Scholars for 2023, as they set out to undertake research collaborations in the United States in heart health, aging immune systems, data security accountability and the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.