University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell has announced the appointment of Professor Muthupandian Ashokkumar as Director of the Melbourne Global Centre in Delhi.

University of Melbourne and La Trobe University have begun a project to compile a four-volume collection of key documents that tell the story of Australian history from an Aboriginal perspective, which will be sent to remote community schools across Australia and will eventually be in every school and public library.

A visionary gift from Pamela Galli AO will sustain and advance research into neurodevelopmental disorders, skin cancer prevention and treatments, as well as enabling new areas of investigation and research collaboration.

A US$1.5 million gift from the Colossal Foundation, a non-profit organisation established by Colossal Biosciences, will help researchers in the Faculty of Science develop new approaches to the conservation of bird species in Australia and around the world.

The Doherty Council has today confirmed Professor Sharon Lewin AO has been reappointedDirector of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) foranother term.

A new $24.79 million project is poised to revolutionise pest management for Australian grain and vegetable growers. This initiative is a crucial step in preparing these key food production industries to reduce reliance on broad-spectrum insecticides and implement innovative strategies to manage pest populations and promote beneficial insects.

The Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) today announced its 2025 cohort of Fellows from an unprecedented five Pacific countries.

The VCA Art Grad Show returns this week with an extraordinary display of new work by graduating students at the University of Melbournes Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).

Professor Marek Tesar has been appointed as Dean of Education at the University of Melbourne.

University of Melbournes Dookie campus has been significantly enhanced following the completion of the $21 million Dookie Campus Student Accommodation project.

Professor Thas Nirmalathashas been appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology at the University of Melbourne.

The University of Melbourne and France's National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) will establish a new International Research Laboratory in Melbourne that expands and consolidates the existing collaboration between the cancer laboratory of Professor Frédéric Hollande, from the University of Melbourne, and that of Dr Patrick Mehlen (CNRS, Lyon).

The University of Melbourne celebrated Diwali on its Parkville campus last week, with more than 1000 students and staff celebrating the events and festivities.

University of Melbourne researchers are leading a purpose built program advocating for more neurodiversity inclusive workplaces.

With the wishes of her family, The University of Melbourne has the sad duty to announce the death of Fay Marles AM.

University of Melbourne Bachelor of Arts student Michael Gentle has won a 2025 Rhodes Scholarship Australia-at-Large to study at Oxford University.

Australian literary icon Tim Winton discussed his long-awaited novel Juice, in front of a 400 strong audience in the University of Melbournes Union Theatre last night.

Biomedical engineers from the University of Melbourne have invented a 3D printing system, or bioprinter, capable of fabricating structures that closely mimic the diverse tissues in the human body, from soft brain tissue to harder materials like cartilage and bone.

The next generation of biomedical innovators and entrepreneurs from around the globe converged at the University of Melbourne today to explore how they can help the industry enhance the research commercialisation ecosystem.

Trailblazing women from the University of Melbourne, including Professor Jane Gunn AO, Associate Professor Ada Cheung and medical student Aayushi Khillan, have been inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in recognition of their outstanding contributions to health and research.

University of Melbourne researchers have released a new cookbook to help demystify native ingredients and empower Australias home cooks to incorporate Indigenous food into their everyday meals.

New scientific milestones in the mission to de-extinct the thylacine are advancing University of Melbourne research and progressing potential solutions to the broader extinction crisis.

A molecule present in elevated levels in the uterine lining could play a key role in a persons ability to fall pregnant, new findings suggest.

The University of Melbourne in partnership with Ashoka University, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Mahidol University, University of Manchester, University of Nairobi and the University of Toronto has established the Global Humanities Alliance (GHA), an initiative that aims to raise the profile and social and political impact of the humanities and social sciences globally.

Glitter is a major pollutant, with the microplastics commonly found in sewage sludge and wastewater, but nowresearchers have identified a type of sustainable glitter that has no impact on the environment.

Glitter is a major pollutant, with the microplastic commonly found in sewage sludge and wastewater, but nowresearchers have identified a type of sustainable glitter that has no impact on the environment.

Economist and Myanmar expert Professor Sean Turnell has been honoured as the recipient of the 2024 Sir Edward Weary Dunlop Asialink Medal.

Seven early-stage startups are to receive between them $11.7 million in investment, an outcome of the University of Melbournes strategy to drive research translation by supporting the growth of more early-stage ventures affiliated with the University and its medical research institute partners.

The University of Melbourne has been ranked 39 in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings released today.

University of Melbourne Chancellor, Jane Hansen AO, today announced the appointment of Professor Emma Johnston AO as the 21st Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.

The University of Melbourne, in collaboration with not-for-profit design practice OFFICE, has identified underutilised green corridors across Greater Melbourne that have the capacity to be transformed into biodiverse habitats and green public spaces.

The Premier of Victoria, Jacinta Allan MP officially opened the University of Melbournes first Melbourne Global Centre in Delhi today, marking a significant expansion of its global presence. This milestone is part of a major delegation visiting India to enhance partnerships and engagement with local students, alumni, government officials, and educational partners.

A new survey of young Australians has revealed that an alarming 25 percent of respondents have used nicotine pouches, raising concerns among public health experts of a new wave of addictive and illegally sold nicotine-based products.

Australian climatologists closely monitor atmospheric and oceanic conditions to assess the risk of El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events occurring, which can lead to devastating natural disasters, however these predictions have become somewhat delayed in recent years.

The University of Melbourne has extended its exclusive partnership with the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) for another seven years, with students, staff, and Victorian primary school students among the primary beneficiaries. Launching in 2025, the year of the ACO's 50th anniversary, this renewed partnership will combine the world-class musical expertise of the ACO with the Universitys educational excellence and wide-reaching influence.

One-hundred endangered grasshoppers have been released at protected grasslands on Taungurung Country, where they havent been seen in six decades.

University of Melbourne Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Nicola Phillips will today appear before a Senate Inquiry into Antisemitism at Australian universities, alongside other vice-chancellors.

The India and Australia Creative Connections Forum, held in Delhi on Friday, was an important milestone celebrating cross-cultural collaboration and innovation within the creative sectors of both countries. The event brought together creative minds from across a range of art disciplines to explore new opportunities to promote cultural exchange.

The Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics (Cumming Global Centre) and the University of Bonn have today announced the AUD$54 million Bonn-Cumming Host-Directed Pandemic Therapeutics Research Program (the partnership) to fund groundbreaking research into early immunity to develop novel targets for therapeutics for pathogens of pandemic potential.

A recent University of Melbourne study has found secondary students at some of Brisbane and Melbournes new inner-city "vertical schools" craved outdoor green spaces to help them feel connected to their environment while also supporting their development.

Women living with chronic pain face medical gender bias and high levels of discrimination in the workplace, according to new research highlighted in a joint submission by the University of Melbourne and Western Sydney University to the Victorian Inquiry into Womens Pain.

The University of Melbournes prestigious Marles and Woodward medals have been awarded to five outstanding researchers from the humanities, social sciences and medical disciplines.

The University of Melbourne and Sony Group Corporation (Sony) have entered into a joint research agreement to develop tech-driven innovative surgical training. The project aims to meet growing global demand for surgical procedures by empowering a broader range of healthcare professionals to perform minor operations.

Mr Patrick Suckling has been appointed as the new Chair of theAustralia India Institute (AII), the Universitys centre dedicated to promoting support for and understanding of the Australia-India relationship.

Governments around the world need to address the social and economic factors that contribute to suicide risk, according to a new series calling fora public health approach to suicide prevention.

University of Melbourne Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Nicola Phillipshas made the following statement in response to the Australian Government's proposed indicative international student caps:

University of Melbourne Acting Vice-Chancellor Nicola Phillipshas made the following statement in response to the Australian Government's proposed indicative international student caps.

University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell has made the following statement in response to todays announcement about international student caps by the Education Minister, Jason Clare.

The University of Melbourne has launched a Disinformation in the City response playbook to address the growing problem of disinformation both locally and across the globe.

The University of Melbourne has launched a new discussion series In Pursuit of Knowledge, which will examine the critical issues facing the world.

The University of Melbourne has launched its first Anti-Racism Action Plan, detailing the steps it will take to combat racism on its campuses.

A new report from Australias National Research Organisation for Womens Safety (ANROWS) sheds light on the intersection of sexual harassment, exploitative work conditions and racial discrimination experienced by migrant and refugee women in workplaces across the country.

Australian workers living with long COVID cost the economy, on average, about $9.6 billion in 2022, according to a new study.

The journey starts for aspiring students on Open Day on Sunday when they get a hands-on look at everything the University of Melbourne has to offer.

Professor Michelle Foster has been appointed the Dean of the Melbourne Law School at the University of Melbourne.

The University of Melbourne is the highest ranked Australian university and 37in the world according to the latestAcademic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

The University of Melbourne has conferred an honorary doctorate on Dr Alexis Wright, an internationally recognised, multi-award-winning writer.

Former Lord Mayor of Melbourne Sally Capp AO has been appointed a Vice-Chancellors Fellow at the University of Melbourne.

The Indigenous-led educational centre, the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence, opened today in Yorta Yorta Country, Shepparton, Victoria. The state-of-the-art building incorporates Aboriginal knowledge into its design and programs, symbolising decades of effort to place First Nations at the forefront of higher education.

The University of Melbourne has introduced elective subjects on death education to ensure students are well-equipped to deal with the tough realities of working in the medical sector.

From pioneering research into superbugs and food for extra-terrestrial colonies, to uncovering a rare species of giant rat in the Solomon Islands, this years University of Melbourne Science Festival showcases the latest discoveries and innovations shaping the world around us.

The Indigenous-led educational centre, the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence, opened today in Yorta Yorta Country, Shepparton, Victoria. The state-of-the-art building incorporates Aboriginal knowledge into its design and programs, symbolising decades of effort to place First Nations at the forefront of higher education.

Australia's first Indigenous-led educational centre, the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence, opened today in Yorta Yorta Country, Shepparton, Victoria. The state-of-the-art building incorporates Aboriginal knowledge into its design and programs, symbolising decades of effort to place First Nations at the forefront of higher education.

The Great Barrier Reef is under significant pressure, with warming sea temperatures and mass coral bleaching events threatening to destroy the remarkable ecology, biodiversity and beauty of the worlds largest coral reef, according to new research published today.

University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell will today appear before a Senate Inquiry into the Federal Governments Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill, alongside other vice-chancellors.

University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell will today appear before a Senate Inquiry into the Federal Governments Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill, alongside other vice-chancellors.

The University of Melbourne has launched the Australian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy (ACOWE) to address the key challenges faced by offshore wind farms in Australia.

University of Melbourne experts are calling for reform of the UN Security Council (UNSC) and the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) to maintain international peace and security and prevent catastrophic wars.

Justin Mohamed, Australias inaugural Ambassador for First Nations People, delivered the Dungala Kaiela Oration on Yorta Yorta Country in Shepparton on Tuesday 23 July, alongside local Yorta Yorta and other First Nations communities, and Goulburn Valley community members.

Nearly 20 per cent of Australian men believe that feminism should be violently resisted, if necessary, new research from the University of Melbourne and the University of Queensland has found.

Justin Mohamed, Australias inaugural Ambassador for First Nations People, delivered the Dungala Kaiela Oration on Yorta Yorta Country in Shepparton on Tuesday 23 July, alongside local Yorta Yorta and other First Nations communities, and Goulburn Valley community members.

University of Melbourne and James Cook University researchers have called for an urgent rethink of the merits of coral reef restoration and adaptation, questioning whether the practice can meaningfully improve reef health.

A specialised virtual emergency department catering for people living with diabetes will improve access to care at the time of an emergency, while taking pressure off stretched hospital wards across Victoria.

Walkers, swimmers, rock climbers and cyclists from the University of Melbourne student and alumni community are among those heading to the Games.

New independent analysis has revealed the government's proposed introduction of caps on universities international student enrolments would seriously damage the Victorian economy, strengthening calls for a review of the proposal.

Walkers, swimmers, rock climbers and cyclists from the University of Melbourne student and alumni community are among those heading to the Games.

A specialised virtual emergency department catering for people living with diabetes will improve access to care at the time of an emergency, while taking pressure off stretched hospital wards across Victoria.

Nearly 20 per cent of Australian men believe that feminism should be violently resisted, if necessary, new research from the University of Melbourne and the University of Queensland has found.

The Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) today announced the appointment of Damien Miller as the programs new Executive Director, commencing 2 September 2024.

A national research program examining enhanced efficiency fertilisers will aim to give Australian grain growers the tools to improve nitrogen use efficiency and reduce on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

A breakthrough in high-performance computing (HPC) and quantum chemistry, powered by the worlds fastest supercomputer and leading technology, is set torevolutionise drug discovery and unlock new ways to target a range of diseases.

University of Melbourne experts are urging Australia to sign and ratify the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) to commit most effectively to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.

The Albanese government has made a kneejerk decision to cap the number of international students coming to Australias universities. Amid the uncertainty created by the governments intended caps, some voices in the sector have weighed in to suggest uniform upper limits on the percentage of international students universities should be allowed to enrol.

An Indigenous songwriting initiative is helping preserve and strengthen Aboriginal culture and languages in a remote part of Western Australia.

The leader of Thailands progressive Move Forward Party, Mr Pita Limjaroenrat, delivered the Inaugural 2024 Southeast Asia Oration at the University of Melbourne last night.

A new virtual laboratory, which will gather insights into the healthcare industrys environmental footprint to accelerate sustainable solutions, was launched today.

The University of Melbourne strongly opposes the Australian Governments proposed international student caps, which it says will wreak havoc on the sector, harm Australias reputation with international students, and lead to significant budget cuts that will affect Australian students and result in job losses.

Hundreds of patients in the Asia-Pacific region have received custom prosthetics thanks to an affordable, simple technique developed by University of Melbourne experts to revolutionise healthcare.

More than half of young people are using strangulation during sex.

Australias music industry continues to evolve as technology rapidly advances, but there are growing concerns about the emergence of AI-generated music and its potential to impact the viability of careers in music-making.

A simple and effective way to help endangered frogs survive the devastating Chytridiomycosis fungal disease - which has driven at least six amphibian species to extinction in Australia and threatens dozens more worldwide - has been developed by an international team of researchers.

The University of Melbourne has relaunched its award-winning news and research content website, Pursuit.

An exhibition celebrating the longevity and brilliance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art headlines the reopening of the University of Melbournes flagship art museum, the Potter Museum of Art (The Potter), next year.

The number of poorly-performing students sitting NAPLAN exams has reduced since the Federal Government mandated the publication of test scores, according to a new paper by the University of Melbourne and University of NSW.

Australias pawnbroking industry is too lightly regulated, harming vulnerable consumers and leaving them in greater financial distress, according to new research by the University of Melbourne.

The University of Melbourne has welcomed the establishment of the Australian Internet Observatory (AIO), a new research initiative that is set to unlock the black box of digital platforms and their algorithms.

The University of Melbourne has moved up yet again to rank 13th in the world in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings released today.

University of Melbourne researchers have found prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns have led to a significant reduction in childrens book ownership post-pandemic, with children putting aside traditional reading materials in favour of tablets.

A technique for personalising Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment for depression may provide better outcomes for Australian patients, according to University of Melbourne researchers.

The University of Melbourne has appointed Ms Katerina Kapobassis as its new Vice-President (Administration Finance) and Chief Operating Officer.

Peacebuilding and conflict prevention experts are calling for Australia to put accountability for crimes, atrocities and grave violations of International Humanitarian Law at the centre of the countrys contributions to the upcoming United Nations Summit of the Future negotiations.

The Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) program has opened applications for its 2025 cohort, inviting passionate Indigenous leaders from Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Pacific Island nations to join and drive positive impact within their communities.

A new exhibition offering fresh insights into science fiction, as seen through the lens of mostly women artists from the Asia Pacific, will open at the University of Melbournes Science Gallery on 3 August.

$3 million worth of campus energy upgrades, including enough energy savings to power more than 260 houses in a year, are just some of the achievements outlined in the University of Melbournes 2023 Sustainability Report, released today and available to view here.

New construction at the University of Melbournes Dookie campus is supporting a shift away from gas consumption, in line with a state-wide transition to sustainable energy alternatives.

A scholarly work which examines the University of Melbournes troubled and complex historical relationship with Indigenous people was released today.

University of Melbourne researchers are helping villagers in Nepal predict when treacherous landslides are about to overwhelm their homes.

The University of Melbourne will become a gateway for data researchers after becoming the first university to be awarded the title of Accredited Data Service Provider by the Australian Governments Office of The National Data Commissioner.

The University of Melbourne will become a gateway for data researchers after becoming the first university to be awarded the title of Accredited Data Service Provider by the Australian Governments Office of The National Data Commissioner.

Many children of domestic homicide victims experience profound trauma with lifelong impact. Now new research shows there are limited support services available to help them process and navigate their grief.

Allied health and nursing students at metropolitan campuses are open to working rurally after undertaking a rural or regional placement, a University of Melbourne study has found.

Melbourne Design Week 2024 has been lit up in bacterial lights as the University of Melbourne plays host to Living Light Experiment. These bioluminescent bacteria will create a stunning sensory experience for visitors at a free public exhibition inside the Melbourne Connect Science Gallery.

Acclaimed author and educator Professor Tony Birch has been awarded The Age 2024 Fiction Book of the Year, for his new novel exploring the impact of domestic violence and the enduring power of family.

The Committee for Melbourne has awarded its prestigious Melbourne Achiever Award to University of Melbourne Assistant Vice-Chancellor Professor James McCluskey AO.

Researchers at the Universities of Melbourne and Manchester have invented a breakthrough technique for manufacturing highly purified silicon that brings powerful quantum computers a big step closer.

Assistant Minister for Education Anthony Chisholm has congratulated the Goulburn Murray Tertiary Education Partnership between the University of Melbourne, La Trobe University and GOTAFE on its work to improve access and create greater participation for underrepresented students in the region.

Today the University of Melbournes 2023 Annual Report was tabled in the Victorian Parliament. The report covers the period between 1 January and 31 December 2023.

Cutting-edge virtual production technology thats being used in Hollywood, is now available to students and industry practitioners at the University of Melbourne, with a new facility opening at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Musics Southbank campus.

University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Maskell, has announced he will step down in early 2025.

The latest Indigenous business Snapshotshows Indigenous businesses contribute more than $16 billion to the Australian economy, employ 116,795 people and pay $4.2 billion in wages.

New research from a major retail and dining precinct in China shows retailers who adopt new ecommerce strategies are reinvigorating the city-centres main streets.

Australias newest biotech incubatorJumar Bioincubator has officially opened its doors and revealed the first 16 innovative early-stage ventures to take up residency in its much-awaited Melbourne-based facility.

The University of Melbourne has published its third Sexual Misconduct Annual Report highlighting the Universitys commitment to transparency in how it responds to and eliminates sexual misconduct within its community.

Australias newest biotech incubatorJumar Bioincubator has officially opened its doors and revealed the first 16 innovative early-stage ventures to take up residency in its much-awaited Melbourne-based facility.

An expedition to the southernmost waters encircling Antarctica has discovered that wind drives the formation of colossal rogue waves, and that these unpredictable waves occur more frequently than scientists had previously thought providing critical information to inform future rogue wave prediction models.

Professor Jennifer Balint has been appointed the Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne.

International businessman and philanthropist Mr Geoffrey Cumming has been honoured as a Fellow of the University of Melbourne.

Australias first clinical trial facility specifically commissioned to deliver human challenge trials, Doherty Clinical Trials Ltd, was launched today in East Melbourne by The Honourable Ben Carroll MP Minister for Medical Research and Professor Sharon Lewin AO, Director of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute).

A Federal MP from Tasmania, a recently-elected senator and two premiers who were once opponents have been named as winners of the 2023 McKinnon Prize, Australias independent, non-partisan award for outstanding political leadership.

Genomics-focused biomedical research breakthroughs in cancer, inherited eye disease and common gynaecological disorders are set to be accelerated by a$6.5 million funding boost.

A comprehensive re-evaluation of how society prepares for, supports, and empowers women as they experience menopause has been advocated for in a series published in The Lancet today.

The University of Melbourne has welcomed the announcement that four high-growth, global tech companies will join the Cremorne Digital Hubs (CDH) first scale-up program.

Momentum continues to grow for women entering politics across Australia as the non-partisan Pathways to Politics for Womenopens applications for its 2024 intake.

The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) is thrilled to appoint Kane Constructions as the enabling and early works contractor in the development of its state-of-the-art research facility.

Momentum continues to grow for women entering politics across Australia as the non-partisan Pathways to Politics Program for Womenopens applications for its 2024 intake.

A new institute to support Pacific nations address their key global challenges of the 21st Century has been established in Melbourne.

Existing and future students and researchers are set to benefit from the University of Melbournes vision to enhance its global position and connections through the Advancing Melbourne Globally strategy, launched at the Melbourne Connect global precinct on the cusp of the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne.

Ecologist Dr Joe Greet has received the Australian Academy of Science Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award for his research developing a Traditional Owner-led billabong health assessment framework for Australian wetlands.

The University of Melbourne Arts and Culture (UMAC) will showcase an engaging first-year program of public shows at the Arts and Culture Precinct on the Parkville campus for students and the community to enjoy.

University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell has issued this statement following the release of the Universities Accord Final Report.

Close to 20,000 commencing students from Victoria, around Australia and across the world are preparing to commence study at the University of Melbourne when Semester 1 commences next week, with around 11,500 registering to attend this weeks Melbourne Orientation activities.

The University of Melbourne Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) is pioneering a new Return to Country Program to spark interest in STEM pathways among Indigenous regional, rural and remote communities, with a group of FEIT Indigenous staff and students visiting schools and Indigenous communities in regional New South Wales this week.

Eighteen students from across Australia have been awarded the 2024 Hansen Scholarship, the University of Melbournes most generous and broad-based undergraduate scholarship.

Younger Australians are experiencing higher psychological distress and more loneliness compared to older age groups, according to the latest HILDA data.

Australia has joined other large mining nations such as Russia, China and Brazil at the top of a list of countries with the biggest areas of undocumented or undermeasured mine impacts, according to a satellite image analysis of the worlds mines.

University of Melbourne researchers addressing the global challenge of corneal blindness caused by disorders that damage and scar the transparent layer of our eyes have welcomed a $35 million grant from the Australian Government Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to support the development of a world-first tissue engineered cornea.

The University of Melbourne has today offered 5,953 domestic undergraduate students a place in the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) December offer round, an increase of 956 offers on the same time last year.

Australias precious wildlife biodiversity will be preserved and species safeguarded against extinction thanks to a new living biobank being developed by the University of Melbourne and Museums Victoria Research Institute.

As many people question our increased reliance on AI and technology, the growing friction between what we consider natural and artificial will be explored at NOT NATURAL, a new exhibition at Science Gallery Melbourne open from 17 February 2024.