22 May 2026 New radiochemical lab to support next-gen cancer treatment The University of Melbourne and radiopharmaceutical manufacturer Cyclotek today opened the Laboratory for Advanced Radiochemical Science (LARS), a new facility designed to accelerate the development of next-generation cancer diagnostics and therapies.
20 May 2026 Media Statement: Inquiry into Enhancing University Governance University of Melbourne Interim Vice-Chancellor Professor Glyn Davis AC and University Secretary, Dr Nancy Huggett appeared at the Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee’s inquiry into enhancing Victorian university governance on Friday 15 May.
20 May 2026 Students from Melbourne's west to be part of next generation of GPs Applications are open for a new streamlined pathway for Victoria University (VU) graduates to study medicine at the University of Melbourne.
16 May 2026 New program fosters intergenerational friendships A new student-led program at the University of Melbourne is helping foster friendships and cultural connections between international students and older Melburnians.
14 May 2026 Melbourne’s outer suburbs face stark healthcare access gap without a car, new study finds Melburnians who rely on public transport face poorer and unequal access to hospital care than those who travel by car, according to new research from the University of Melbourne.
13 May 2026 New partnership empowering Delhi’s youth for a brighter future Partnerships between Australian universities and not-for-profit organisation Asha, are delivering lasting opportunities for students in Delhi, allowing them to access higher education and pathways to leadership.
12 May 2026 New findings provide clues for severe age-related macular degeneration Researchers have identified distinct biological features linked to a high risk of developing a severe form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
12 May 2026 University of Melbourne releases 2025 Annual Report The University of Melbourne’s 2025 Annual Report has been tabled in the Victorian Parliament, covering the period from 1 January to 31 December 2025.
11 May 2026 Ngarrngga’s impact sets foundation for next phase of Indigenous education The Ngarrngga Program at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Education has entered a new partnership with the BHP Foundation to better equip educators across Australia with the tools, knowledge and confidence to showcase Indigenous knowledges in classrooms.
4 May 2026 Need for greater support for hairdressers, beauticians undertaking care work Hair and beauty salon workers are being expected to be quasi therapists, a new report has found, sparking urgent calls for greater systemic support to prevent burnout.