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9 Nov 2023
The University of Melbourne has launched the Melbourne Biodiversity Institute (MBI), a collective of researchers, innovators, and interdisciplinary problem-solvers dedicated to addressing the global challenge of biodiversity loss.
2 Nov 2023
Adult fragments of the coral species Galaxea fascicularsis can better tolerate bleaching and recover faster when treated with heat-evolved cells of algae, called symbionts, new research from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and the University of Melbourne has indicated.
13 Oct 2023
An international consortium of experts, led by the University of Melbourne’s Dean of Science Professor Moira O’Bryan, is calling on governments and health systems to acknowledge that male infertility is a common and serious medical condition that may be increasing worldwide, and has provided a first-time roadmap for urgent, global action.
9 Oct 2023
A satellite mission led by the University of Melbourne and supported by the Australian Space Agency is beginning its journey to orbit after it passed tests to verify its performance and ensure it can stand the harsh environment of space.
14 Aug 2023
A University of Melbourne First Nations student has been selected for a NASA internship by the National Indigenous Space Academy (NISA).
14 Aug 2023
Palawa Aboriginal stories from Tasmania recalling the creation of Bass Strait 12,000 years ago and the presence of a bright southern star may be among the oldest recorded stories in the world, according to research published today in the Journal of Archaeological Science.
13 Jul 2023
The impact of air pollution on insect health and reproduction is greater than previously understood and could be contributing to global declines in insect populations, including in remote wilderness areas, new research shows.
12 Jul 2023
Australia will need to speed up and broaden its decarbonisation efforts to achieve net zero by 2050, according to the final report of the Net Zero Australia project, How to make net zero happen. The report builds on Net Zero Australia’s modelling of decarbonisation pathways, released in April 2023.
18 May 2023
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.
9 May 2023
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.
19 Apr 2023
Australia will need to triple the National Electricity Market’s power capacity by 2030 to be on track for net zero by 2050 – requiring a rapid rollout of wind and solar power, transmission, storage, electric vehicles, and heat pumps as we replace our coal fleet, new research shows.
28 Mar 2023
The next generation of regional and rural workers in north-eastern Victoria are enjoying state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, with new accommodation facilities to follow, thanks to a $13 million Victorian Government upgrade of the University of Melbourne Dookie campus.
27 Mar 2023
A diverse and interactive garden in the heart of Melbourne this autumn will represent how innovative horticulture research, landscape and floral design is improving the liveability of our cityscapes.
7 Mar 2023
The DNA sequence of a gene in wheat responsible for resisting a devastating virus has been discovered, providing vital clues for managing more resistant crops and maintaining a healthy food supply.
24 Feb 2023
New estimates by Melbourne Climate Futures researchers shows that health impacts from vehicle emissions are likely to be far higher than previous figures informing policy decisions, as a broad group of air pollution experts call for urgent action to clear the air.
22 Feb 2023
Aquaculture, or the farming of aquatic plants and animals, contributes to biodiversity and habitat loss in freshwater and marine ecosystems globally, but when used wisely, it can also be part of the solution, new research shows.
14 Feb 2023
The University of Melbourne is pleased to announce the official opening of the Greencross Vet Hospital at its Werribee campus.
6 Feb 2023
The Australian Black Summer bushfires caused extraordinary losses of Australian biodiversity. Comparable losses can be avoided in future fire events with enhanced funding, planning and management, a new book reveals.
7 Dec 2022
Leonardo Australia, the Australian subsidiary of Leonardo, and the University of Melbourne have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research projects related to new space technology developed at the Melbourne Space Laboratory (MSL).
7 Dec 2022
Leading experts including Indigenous knowledge holders from 11 Australian universities have united with philanthropists to form a new council which will advocate for biodiversity.