18 Dec 2022
University of Melbourne welcomes first twin PhD graduation
For the first time in its 168-year history, the University of Melbourne has awarded simultaneous PhDs to identical twins.
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24 Oct 2022
New hub to develop next-gen smart fertilisers for Australian farmers
A new research hub based at the University of Melbourne is working to significantly increase the efficiency of fertilisers through the development of new ‘smart fertilisers’ aimed at saving farmers money and reducing impacts on the environment.
3 Dec 2021
Australian-produced eucalyptus compound effective at treating lung damage in sheep model
University of Melbourne-led research has shown the flavonoid pinocembrin, derived from Australian eucalyptus trees, has strong anti-inflammatory properties and could be safe and effective at treating lung fibrosis in sheep, a large animal model for human lung disease.
21 Oct 2021
Dairy foods reduce fractures in aged-care residents: study
The addition of dairy foods into the daily diet of aged-care residents can reduce fractures and falls, researchers have found in a study published today in the British Medical Journal.
6 Oct 2021
$2.5 million for regional Victoria to support agricultural innovation
Agricultural innovation in Victoria has received a significant boost with the Commonwealth Government announcing $2.5 million of additional funding for the Victorian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, led by the University of Melbourne.
8 Sep 2021
University receives $2.7 million in funding to focus on regional innovation
The University of Melbourne will lead a collaborative innovation venture, designed to enhance the Hume region’s agri-food businesses and deliver economic value to the area.
6 Jul 2021
Equine research and clinical treatment to grow with $3 million gift
U-Vet Werribee Equine Centre will receive more than $3 million to continue developing its equine lameness prevention and diagnosis program.
25 May 2021
University congratulates 2021 Australian Academy of Science Fellows
Exceptional University of Melbourne researchers have been recognised for their contributions to science through their election as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.
14 Apr 2021
University to lead Victoria drought resilience hub
The University of Melbourne will lead a unique state-wide partnership to help farmers, agricultural businesses and communities become more resilient to the impacts of future droughts.
22 Feb 2021
Climate, canola and coping with changing conditions
New University of Melbourne research has used ribonucleic acid (RNA) sequencing to understand the impacts of short-term heat stress on the productivity of canola plants, paving the way to the development of more heat-tolerant crops.
16 Sep 2020
Using environmental DNA to help stop frogs from croaking it
Researchers from the University of Melbourne and University of Pittsburgh, USA have found that diseases that affect frogs can be detected in environmental samples like soil and water, helping conservationists in their efforts to address declining amphibian populations.
13 Aug 2020
$2 million project to transform Dookie Agricultural College
Upgrades will be made to the University of Melbourne’s Dookie campus thanks to a $2 million funding boost announced today by the Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney.
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.
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.
10 Jul 2020
Researchers call for rigorous wildlife surveillance to prevent disease outbreak
An internationally recognised standard for managing wildlife trade based on known disease risks should be established to prevent the outbreak of new infectious diseases such as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus (COVID-19), experts say.
25 May 2020
Work needed to reduce the negative effects of heat stress on Australian dairy cows, research reveals
Researchers have investigated the impact of heat stress in Australian dairy cows grazing summer pastures, revealing high temperature and humidity leads to a significant drop in milk production, but that this can be rectified through the provision of shade and more water troughs.
28 Apr 2020
New project to help prevent spread of animal to human diseases
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to unfold, University of Melbourne researchers are joining part of a consortium of veterinary scientists established to train a new generation of ‘animal disease detectives’ in 11 countries across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
4 Oct 2019
Microwaves put the heat on herbicide resistant weeds
The University of Melbourne is tackling herbicide resistance head-on thanks to the invention of a device by Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences’ Doctor Graham Brodie that uses microwaves to kill weeds and treat soil.
18 Sep 2019
Dookie Day 2019: Planting the seeds of the future
The University of Melbourne’s Dookie campus will be open to the community, local industry, alumni and prospective students on Sunday 22 September 2019.
10 Sep 2019
New $7 million project to use brown coal to reduce agricultural waste and pollution
An innovative new project by University of Melbourne academics will research the agricultural and economic viability of using brown coal to process agricultural waste into fertiliser, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and costs to farmers.
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