19 Jan 2026 University of Melbourne researchers awarded $52 million in NHMRC Grants 27 projects led by University of Melbourne researchers from the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences have been awarded National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) 2025 Synergy and Ideas grants worth a combined $52 million.
12 Jan 2026 Professor Glyn Davis AC appointed Interim Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne The University of Melbourne Council has appointed Emeritus Professor Glyn Davis AC as Interim Vice-Chancellor, following the tragic passing of Vice-Chancellor Professor Emma Johnston AO.
29 Dec 2025 Notice of the passing of the University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston AO The University of Melbourne advises with deep sadness of the passing of Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston AO, due to complications associated with cancer.
16 Dec 2025 Australian digital mental health solution set for global expansion with $14m funding Australian research will play a leading role in the international response to youth mental health, with an innovative mental health platform developed by Orygen and the University of Melbourne now backed by $14 million in funding from Wellcome, a global charitable foundation.
12 Dec 2025 University of Melbourne celebrates largest New Colombo Plan Scholars intake A record-breaking number of global ambassadors is set to emerge from the University of Melbourne, with all 20 of its nominated undergraduates selected to receive New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarships for 2026 – the largest intake from the University since the program's inception in 2014.
11 Dec 2025 Students’ excellence recognised with Chancellor’s and Narrm Scholarships The University of Melbourne today offered its prestigious Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarships and Narrm Scholarships to 1500 Year 12 students, opening pathways to world-class education and life-changing opportunities.
11 Dec 2025 Asialink signals readiness for next phase of growth and impact with new CEO Asialink has announced Rachel Thompson as its new Chief Executive Officer.
11 Dec 2025 Professor Richard Robson accepts his Nobel Prize in Chemistry University of Melbourne Professor Richard Robson accepted his Nobel Prize in Chemistry from Swedish King Carl Gustaf XVI this morning in a glittering ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall.
9 Dec 2025 Australia-India Research Collaboration Framework released A landmark framework will drive the next phase of Australia-India research collaboration, shaping multi-sector partnerships that tackle shared challenges and deliver real-world impact.
5 Dec 2025 Rethinking the planet with eels as guides The University of Melbourne has welcomed a prestigious European Research Council Synergy Grant for the Planetary Eel study.