https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom News, research and experts from the University of Melbourne en-US https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/july/advancement-in-drug-resistant-paediatric-epilepsy-treatment Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:52:08 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5584826 A new study has found cannabidiol (medicinal cannabis) to be a promising treatment for several drug-resistant forms of paediatric epilepsy, offering renewed hope to families.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/july/university-of-melbourne-and-tamil-nadu-forge-partnership-on-emerging-technologies Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:30:16 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5584748 The University of Melbourne has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) Limited to drive collaborative research, curriculum development and skills training in quantum computing and Agri Tech.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/june/telepathic-device-set-to-remove-communication-barrier-for-people-with-impaired-speech Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:12:21 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5583621 A University of Melbourne startup is developing a brain computer interface, designed to help people with impaired speech communicate simply by using their thoughts.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/june/university-of-melbourne-launches-melbourne-winter-school-2026 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:34:51 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5582598 The University of Melbourne has welcomed 75 students from Asia and the Pacific to its first Melbourne Winter School 2026, a two-week interdisciplinary program delivered at the University’s Parkville campus in Melbourne.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/june/science-gallery-collaboration-features-in-world-economic-forum-in-china Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:36:06 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5581447 The University of Melbourne has joined international leaders, researchers and creative practitioners at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, China, contributing to discussions on how emerging technologies are shaping society.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/june/2025-mckinnon-prize-in-political-leadership-winners-announced Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:04:35 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5580523 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/june/university-of-melbourne-releasesmelbourne-enterprise-review-2025 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:48:57 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5579701 The University of Melbourne has released the third edition of its Melbourne Enterprise Review, showcasing the University's latest achievements in research translation, commercialisation, entrepreneurship and industry partnerships.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/june/common-ivf-extras-lack-strong-evidence-of-improving-fertility,-research-finds Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:57:20 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5579922 Australian women trying for a family through IVF are being offered optional extras with little or no evidence that they work, new research has found.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/june/funding-boost-to-help-guide-women-on-menopausal-hormone-therapy-mht Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:22:24 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5579655 An online tool to help women make informed decisions about Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) will be developed by a team at the University of Melbourne.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/june/translations-into-100-indigenous-languages-50-words-project-reaches-milestone Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:35:17 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5579507 University of Melbourne researchers have reached a record milestone in the 50 Words Project, having now preserved audio recordings of 50 unique words in 100 different Indigenous languages.]]>