11 Sep 2020 Far from optimal: immune cell responses in COVID-19 patients Melbourne researchers have discovered that killer T cells, key immune cells in fighting viral infections, are present at much lower levels in people with COVID-19, compared to influenza or glandular fever.
11 Sep 2020 University accelerates the process of 3D printed nasal swabs for COVID-19 testing The University of Melbourne has brought together industry partners and researchers for the development of an Australian-first; locally manufactured 3D printed nasal swab for coronavirus (COVID-19) testing.
9 Sep 2020 New tool outsmarts COVID-19 virus to help vaccine development Melbourne researchers have developed a tool to monitor mutations that make it difficult to develop coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines and drugs.
9 Sep 2020 Distinguished musician receives Sir Bernard Heinze Memorial Award Musician, author and advocate, Dr Richard Letts, has been awarded the 2020 Sir Bernard Heinze Memorial Award for his outstanding contribution to Australian music.
7 Sep 2020 Dr Lois Peeler to explore Indigenous spirit at virtual Dungala Kaiela oration Proud Yorta Yorta woman, activist and educator Dr Lois Peeler will explore how respect for Indigenous knowledge could and should change modern Australia at this year's annual Dungala Kaiela Oration on Wednesday, 9 September.
3 Sep 2020 Protein discovery could improve type 2 diabetes treatment A world first discovery of how a protein works in the liver could lead to a more effective type 2 diabetes drug.
2 Sep 2020 University climbs to 31st position in THE rankings The University of Melbourne has climbed one place to 31st position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released on Wednesday.
28 Aug 2020 Underground lab site prepared for dark matter search Australian scientists hope to start experiments to detect dark matter as early as next year, following the successful excavation of the site for the underground laboratory at the Stawell Gold Mines.
24 Aug 2020 Lessons from the COVID-19 frontline captured in Health Worker Voices project Voice memos from health workers in Australia and around the world are being collected via a private WhatsApp chat to capture their experience of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and improve future preparedness.
24 Aug 2020 Redefine possible at this year’s interactive virtual Open Days The University of Melbourne is throwing its door open – virtually – this September for prospective students and their families to learn more about student life and studying at Melbourne – from wherever they call home.