3 Aug 2020 New head lice treatment approved for use in USA A new prescription head lice treatment, developed by University of Melbourne Associate Professor Vern Bowles, has been given Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, allowing it to be sold in the USA.
2 Aug 2020 Disability workers face illness risk and uncertainty due to COVID-19, survey finds Disability Support Workers (DSWs) are risking illness with minimal training during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a new survey has found.
31 Jul 2020 Coastal flooding set to get more frequent, threatening coastal life and 20 per cent of global GDP Coastal flooding across the world is set to rise by around 50 per cent due to climate change in the next 80 years, endangering millions more people and trillions of US dollars more of coastal infrastructure, new research shows.
30 Jul 2020 University statement on Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert The University of Melbourne remains deeply concerned about the detention and treatment of its academic Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, who is being held in prison in Iran.
27 Jul 2020 New study into the effects of bushfires on cattle and sheep health and welfare In order to help farmers with the impacts of bushfires, guidelines for mitigating the effects of future fires on livestock and livestock businesses and protecting animals from suffering and pain are the focus of a new study launched this week.
24 Jul 2020 Light pollution keeps magpies and pigeons awake at night, study finds City-dwellers need to switch off their garden lights at night-time, according to a new study of magpies and pigeons that reveals the harmful impact artificial light is having on birds’ sleep patterns.
23 Jul 2020 JobKeeper and JobSeeker extensions a welcome boost to consumer spending, research shows Researchers have welcomed the announced extension of JobKeeper and JobSeeker, with new survey results showing Australians are spending less.
22 Jul 2020 Report outlines keys to recognising the public value of universities The societal impact of universities should be measured, resourced and recognised through prominent channels such as global university rankings, a new report recommends.
21 Jul 2020 Funding renewed for PhD program in infection and immunity A $AU5 million grant from the German Research Foundation (DFG) has been matched by the University of Melbourne, extending a joint PhD program in infection and immunity research for the next five years.
17 Jul 2020 COVID-19 and the medical workforce: report shows loss of income and potential new ways of working General Practitioners (GPs) and other specialists have experienced significant changes to workload and income during the pandemic, according to a new report by the Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research at the University of Melbourne.