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/august/melbourne-partners-with-leading-indonesian-universities-to-grow-future-leaders-for-sustainable-agriculture Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:40:58 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5614604 Indonesian students will soon be able to build global expertise in agriculture under a new partnership launched today between the University of Melbourne and two of Indonesia’s top universities.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/august/professor-emma-johnston-ao-honoured-with-lifetime-achievement-award Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:20:40 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5614528 The late Professor Emma Johnston AO has been posthumously awarded the Australian Financial Review’s (AFR) Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her contribution to science, research and higher education.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/august/young-people-more-likely-to-hold-hostile-attitudes-towards-women,-study-finds Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:12:24 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5611451 Young people are significantly more likely than older generations to hold hostile attitudes towards women and these attitudes are being reflected in classroom behaviour, according to new research from the University of Melbourne.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/august/university-of-melbourne-leads-australia-in-arwu-global-research-rankings Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:12:18 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5610603 The University of Melbourne has again been named Australia’s highest-ranked university in the research-focused 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) – a position it has held consistently since 2011.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/august/renowned-economist-sri-mulyani-indrawati-delivers-the-2026-southeast-asia-oration Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:22:47 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5610604 Renowned economist and former Indonesian Finance Minister Dr Sri Mulyani Indrawati delivered the 2026 Southeast Asia Oration at the University of Melbourne last night, calling for deeper regional cooperation and a renewed focus on productivity, human capital and institutional strength to help ASEAN avoid the middle-income trap.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/august/students-chase-their-dreams-at-open-day Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:12:16 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5607394 From augmented reality dance performances to interactive dentistry simulations, this year’s Open Day will give aspiring students a taste of the diverse career pathways on offer at the University of Melbourne.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/august/$66-million-for-innovative-research-projects-in-health-and-medical-sciences Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:40:49 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5604797 University of Melbourne researchers have been awarded $66.4 million for 43 projects through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grants.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/august/quantum-valley-vision-central-to-strategic-partnership-with-andhra-pradesh Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:10:35 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5604669 The University of Melbourne has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh in India to establish a strategic knowledge partnership focused on innovation in quantum computing and deep tech, pharmaceuticals and bio-manufacturing, dairy technology and food processing, and educational assessments and skilling.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/august/new-tool-enables-early-intervention-for-diabetes-related-foot-ulcers Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:43:22 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5603635 A collaborative project between the University of Melbourne and RMIT has developed a thermal imaging artificial intelligence (AI) tool called THERMUL to prevent diabetes related foot ulcer hospitalisations and amputations by improving early intervention rates.]]> https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/august/celebrate-curiosity-at-this-years-science-festival Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:19:21 +1000 https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom?a=5603590 From burping cows to ancient artifacts, and a rare opportunity to explore unusual museums and laboratories – this year’s Science at Melbourne Festival is calling curious minds.]]>