13 Nov 2023
More than 900 celebrate Diwali on campus at the University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne has celebrated Diwali on campus in Parkville, with over 900 current students and staff joining the festivities.
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13 Nov 2023
University of Melbourne unveils six start ups, announces $4.5M investment in company developing psychedelic-assisted therapies
The University of Melbourne has unveiled a cohort of six early-stage startups and announced the first syndicated investment of $4.5 million by the University’s Genesis Pre-Seed Fund and Tin Alley Ventures into a start-up developing psychedelic-assisted therapies to treat mental health challenges.
9 Nov 2023
University of Melbourne launches Institute to address global biodiversity loss
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
The first, but not the last: Brian Djangirrawuy Gumbula-Garawirrtja
The world’s first Yolŋu Professor passes away in Arnhem Land, aged 60.
2 Nov 2023
Nominations open for 2023 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership
Australians are being urged to put forward excellent political leaders for the 2023 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership, with nominations for the prestigious award now open.
1 Nov 2023
University of Melbourne significantly expands supports for students from all backgrounds with Narrm Scholarship Program
The University of Melbourne is launching the new Narrm Scholarship Program. This is a commitment to scholarships and enrichment activities on which the University will spend $64 million per annum by 2030.
12 Oct 2023
University of Melbourne pays tribute to noted philanthropist Charles Feeney
The University of Melbourne has paid tribute to Charles ‘Chuck’ Feeney, the noted US entrepreneur and philanthropist who died on October 9, aged 92.
10 Oct 2023
University of Melbourne awards Marles and Woodward Medals to four researchers
The prestigious University of Melbourne awards, the Marles and Woodward Medals, have been awarded to four outstanding researchers from the humanities, social sciences and medical disciplines.
28 Sep 2023
University of Melbourne ranked 37 in world by Times Higher Education
High scores in four new indicators have driven the University of Melbourne’s performance in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings released today.
19 Sep 2023
New Global Research Centre to provide EPIC clean energy boost
The University of Melbourne will co-lead the Australian arm of a new research centre, which will fast-track the development of a completely renewable energy power grid – a major hurdle in decarbonising the energy sector – and help to dramatically reduce global carbon emissions.
19 Sep 2023
University of Melbourne students join committee addressing gender-based issues facing their generation
University of Melbourne students Maggie Blanden, Noemie Huttner-Koros and Jasmine Davis will join a group of young leaders addressing the most pressing gender-based issues facing their generation as part of The Global Institute for Women’s Leadership’s Global Youth Committee.
19 Sep 2023
$US5m grant to fund development of AI-driven climate risk intelligence tool
ClimaSens, a Melbourne-based climate resilience software startup supported by the Melbourne Accelerator Program, is poised to unlock the potential of climate risk intelligence in a new partnership with New York’s The New School Urban Systems Lab (USL), underpinned by a $US5 million grant from Google’s philanthropic initiative.
4 Sep 2023
University of Melbourne response to the Universities Accord Interim Report
The University of Melbourne has provided a written submission in response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report that was released on 19 July 2023.The following statement can be attributed to the University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell:
30 Aug 2023
‘A Voice for the Future’: Dungala Kaiela Oration welcomes Professor Megan Davis
Professor Megan Davis, an architect of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and champion of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament joined the 15th anniversary Dungala Kaiela Oration on Yorta Yorta Country in Shepparton last week, alongside local Yorta Yorta and other First Nations communities, and Goulburn Valley community members.
24 Aug 2023
University of Melbourne researchers win prestigious Eureka Prizes
The Corona Queens, three University of Melbourne researchers who mapped the immune response to COVID-19, and a science journalist’s compelling tale about an Antarctic endeavour are among the 2023 Eureka Prize winners, announced last night.Joining them are two honorary University of Melbourne researchers for their pioneering approach to cancer treatment.
17 Aug 2023
University of Melbourne commits to Indigenous Excellence with launch of Murmuk Djerring strategy
Murmuk Djerring, the University of Melbourne’s Indigenous Strategy 2023–2027, sets a proactive, innovative and ambitious approach to strengthen the University’s work for and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
16 Aug 2023
University of Melbourne confers three honorary doctorates
A highly respected leader in Aboriginal health and wellbeing, a disability advocate who has dedicated her career to improving the lives of women with disability in Australia, and a world-renowned expert in marine science and conservation, have been conferred Honorary Doctorates by the University of Melbourne.
15 Aug 2023
Campuses come alive for University of Melbourne Open Day
Aspiring students and their families can explore everything campus life has to offer at the University of Melbourne Open Day on Sunday 20 August, discovering the education, social life and future opportunities which come with studying at Australia’s leading university.
15 Aug 2023
ARWU ranks University of Melbourne highest Australian university
The University of Melbourne is the highest ranked Australian university and 35 in the world according to the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
10 Aug 2023
Unleash the discoverer within! Join us at Science Festival 2023
Ever wondered why some foods taste delicious and not others? Want to help your pooch lead a happier life? Curious about the El Nino phenomenon, finding diamonds in volcanoes, machine learning or electrifying physics demonstrations?