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21 Oct 2021

University of Melbourne commits to climate positive status by 2030

The University of Melbourne has set new commitments on climate change targets, including achieving carbon neutral certification by 2025 and climate positive status by 2030.

20 Oct 2021

Professor Jane Gunn appointed Dean of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

World-leading health services and applied clinical researcher Professor Jane Gunn has been appointed as the University of Melbourne’s 18th Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS).

18 Oct 2021

$8M from Snow Medical Research Foundation to improve outcomes for breast cancer patients

A physician scientist whose research focuses on an important but overlooked problem in cancer biology has been awarded one of three $8 million Snow Fellowships.

15 Oct 2021

Busting the ‘slow down’ myth: vigorous activity needed in later life to live longer and better

Older people are the most sedentary group in Australia, but recent research indicates many would exercise more if encouraged to do so.

11 Oct 2021

University researchers among 2021 Eureka Prize winners

The Australian Museum’s annual science award, the Eureka Prize has recognised the work of University of Melbourne researchers in infectious diseases and defence science and technology.

6 Oct 2021

$2.5 million for regional Victoria to support agricultural innovation

Agricultural innovation in Victoria has received a significant boost with the Commonwealth Government announcing $2.5 million of additional funding for the Victorian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, led by the University of Melbourne.

29 Sep 2021

New manufacturing facility takes Victorian bioengineering expertise to the world

The opening of new manufacturing facility Neo-Bionica sees the beginning of a new era in medical device development capability in Victoria.

29 Sep 2021

More Australians are seeking quality short courses to upskill, protect and future-proof their careers

Australians are more likely to upskill since the COVID-19 pandemic and demand for quality short courses is high, as people look for trusted and impactful ways to improve their skills, protect their jobs and progress their career, according to a recent survey commissioned by the University of Melbourne.

27 Sep 2021

University of Melbourne COVID-19 vaccination requirements

As part of our ongoing response to the pandemic, the University of Melbourne is making COVID‑19 vaccinations a requirement for attending our campuses to minimise the risk of COVID‑19 to our community. Today, Vice Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell sent this message to the University community.

27 Sep 2021

Sport vs institutional racism: Josephine Sukkar at the Dungala Kaiela Oration

Josephine Sukkar AM will reflect on the power of Australian sport to harness the passion of Australians in combatting racism, when she delivers the 13th annual Dungala Kaiela Oration on Wednesday 29 September.