22 May 2023 Mothers choosing to induce labour at 39 weeks have better health outcomes A new study of more than 1.6 million women has found elective induction of labour at 39 weeks gestation is associated with a 37 per cent decreased risk of perineal injury for labouring mothers.
19 May 2023 New Centre for Advanced Defence Research and Enterprise established A Centre for Advanced Defence Research and Enterprise (CADRE-OCE) to develop new concepts and technologies to protect Defence personnel, first responders and the general community has been launched at the University of Melbourne.
18 May 2023 Exhibitions showcase work by Meriam artist Gail Mabo and women from Durrmu Arts Showcasing work by Meriam artist Gail Mabo and women artists from Peppinmenarti in the Northern Territory, two new exhibitions are opening at the University of Melbourne’s Fiona and Sidney Myer Gallery.
18 May 2023 Chlamydia-like bacteria discovered in Great Barrier Reef corals New research, published in Sciences Advances, has discovered a Chlamydia-like bacteria in corals of the Great Barrier Reef that could help scientists understand the coral microbiome and its potential impact on coral reef health.
12 May 2023 University of Melbourne Academic Board supports Voice to Parliament The University of Melbourne's Academic Board has announced its support for the current government proposal for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
11 May 2023 University launches two new action plans to close gaps on LGBTIQA+ and disability inclusion The University of Melbourne today marked an important milestone in the progress of its Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2030 with the launch of two new action plans.
9 May 2023 Project to transform urban water system receives $3.5M in ARC funding Professor Tim Fletcher from the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Science has been awarded more than $3.5 million from an Australian Research Council (ARC) Laureate Industry Fellowship to tackle the urgent challenges faced by the urban water industry.
8 May 2023 New clinical guidelines to support women after surgery to reduce ovarian cancer risk The first evidence-based clinical guidelines for managing women’s health before and after surgery to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer have been developed by an international team of researchers, offering better health and wellbeing outcomes for women.
3 May 2023 $8.7M USD for world’s largest colorectal cancer registry The international registry of colorectal cancer patients and relatives, supporting earlier diagnosis and research to improve patient outcomes, has received $8.7 million USD from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
2 May 2023 2022 Annual Report tabled in State Parliament Today the University of Melbourne’s 2022 Annual Report was tabled in the Victorian Parliament. The Annual Report covers the period between 1 January and 31 December 2022.