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21 Aug 2020

Past rapid warming levels in the Arctic associated with widespread climate changes

Abrupt climate changes during the Last Glacial Period, some 115,000 to 11,700 years ago, happened at the same time across a region extending from the Arctic to the Southern Hemisphere subtropics, new research has revealed.

18 Aug 2020

Guide released to support disaster recovery

Wellbeing and decision-making during recovery from disasters such as Australia’s summer bushfires and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are supported by a new researched-backed resource.

18 Aug 2020

Living apart together: new report to better understand the needs of mobile workers and their families

People working away from home face greater health and relationship challenges, but simple steps by workers, their families and employers can remedy this, according to new research.

16 Aug 2020

University rises in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities

The University of Melbourne is ranked the 35th best institution in the world according to the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). Overall, the University improved six places on its 2019 ranking and remains the highest ranked institution in Australia.

13 Aug 2020

$2 million project to transform Dookie Agricultural College

Upgrades will be made to the University of Melbourne’s Dookie campus thanks to a $2 million funding boost announced today by the Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney.

10 Aug 2020

Victorians living in share housing highly impacted by COVID-19, new survey finds

People living in share houses in Victoria have suffered significant socio-economic shocks due to the current pandemic, according to a new survey.

6 Aug 2020

Herbicide harming marsupial health and development, research finds

The health of wallabies and kangaroos is being affected by the herbicide, atrazine, which is used widely in Australia on cereal crops and in forestation to prevent weeds, according to new research.

6 Aug 2020

Schools can do more to help students cope with trauma, says education report

Policymakers and schools are being urged to use social and emotional learning to help students cope with traumatic events, such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the recent bushfires.

5 Aug 2020

University announces plan in response to COVID-19 pandemic

The University of Melbourne has announced its plan to combat an almost $1 billion revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan was endorsed by University Council today.

5 Aug 2020

University appoints inaugural Director of Indigenous Knowledge Institute

Experienced educator and leading scholar of Indigenous music Professor Aaron Corn has been appointed the inaugural Director of the University of Melbourne’s new Indigenous Knowledge Institute for world-leading research and partnerships concerning Indigenous knowledge.