3 Aug 2021 Smart water tank to improve platypus breeding odds Water authorities will be turning to Melburnians to help with a novel system of ‘smart’ rainwater tanks and urban lakes that can provide crucial water to support platypus habitat when it’s most needed – just before the breeding season.
2 Aug 2021 Funding boost for Melbourne Connect projects The University of Melbourne has welcomed State Government funding for a collection of projects at Australia’s newest innovation precinct, Melbourne Connect.
20 Jul 2021 University welcomes Lexus Australia as first AIMES car manufacturing partner to drive C-ITS research forward Lexus Australia was today announced as the first car manufacturer to join the Australian Integrated Multimodal EcoSystem (AIMES) transport collaboration to accelerate Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) technology research for smarter and safer on-road travel.
8 Jul 2021 Endangered frogs rescued from fire zones for breeding program Nineteen critically endangered Spotted Tree Frogs collected from fire-ravaged areas in north-east Victoria are heading to a breeding program with the help of University Melbourne researchers.
6 Jul 2021 Equine research and clinical treatment to grow with $3 million gift U-Vet Werribee Equine Centre will receive more than $3 million to continue developing its equine lameness prevention and diagnosis program.
18 Jun 2021 Applications open for Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity 2022 cohort Applications have opened for the 2022 Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) program based at the University of Melbourne.
9 Jun 2021 BCG vaccine trial joins global race to better understand COVID-19 variants An Australian-led study will investigate whether it’s possible to predict who remains susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 variants after having COVID-19 or receiving a COVID-19-specific vaccine.
9 Jun 2021 Artificial light harming clownfish Young clownfish living closest to shore are dying faster than those further offshore because they are being exposed to artificial lighting, says an international research team, which includes the University of Melbourne.
9 Jun 2021 University of Melbourne climbs in QS Rankings The University of Melbourne has improved its position from 41 to 37 in the latest QS World University Rankings.
25 May 2021 University congratulates 2021 Australian Academy of Science Fellows Exceptional University of Melbourne researchers have been recognised for their contributions to science through their election as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.