Six University of Melbourne scientists have been awarded grants totalling $47,000 to undertake important international collaborative research under the International Science Linkages – Science Academies Program, funded by the Australian Government.
The grant funding is part of $3.9 million provided to the Australian Academy of Science (AAS) by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research [...]
Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Commerce and Director of the Melbourne School of Management, Professor Margaret Abernethy.
By Christina Buckridge
Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Commerce and Director of the Melbourne School of Management, Professor Margaret Abernethy, has taken out one of the top honours in this year’s Telstra Victoria Women’s Business [...]
Professor Arthur Shulkes, National Health and Medical Research Council Senior Principal Research Fellow in the University of Melbourne Department of Surgery at Austin Health.
A leading University of Melbourne gastroenterology researcher has been awarded the 2008 Distinguished Research Prize of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia, for his contributions to understanding the role of growth factors in [...]
Two members of professional staff at the University of Melbourne have given presentations on their work-related projects after being awarded the Bronwyn Jane Adams Memorial Award in 2007 for demonstrating outstanding performance and potential in their field.
Mr Simon Porter, Information Manager (Research), eScholarship Research Centre, and Ms Caroline Courtney, Human Resources Consultant (Policy), Human Resources [...]
Professor Marshall Lightowlers, Principal Research Fellow, Faculty of Veterinary Science.
By James Smith
A vaccine for pigs developed by University of Melbourne researchers that could eradicate a fatal form of brain disease in humans has been delivered to Peru, and could soon be commercially available thanks to multi-million dollar funding.
The parasite Taenia solium is a widespread threat [...]
Professor Steven Prawer, Inaugural Director of the Melbourne Institute of Materials has been exploring the fundamental properties of diamond for the past 20 years.
A University of Melbourne physicist is boosting Australia’s reputation as a leader in the scientific study of diamonds – a field which is destined to generate advanced technologies in the twenty-first century.
Professor [...]
Professor Manuel Lemos (Chair and Symposium organiser), Professor Jorge Crosa (Member of International Committee of the Biometals Symposium) and Professor Dr Jim Camakaris, from the Department of Genetics and Head of the Human Genetics Laboratory in the Faculty of Science.
Professor Jim Camakaris, Head of the Human Genetics Laboratory in the Department of Genetics, Faculty [...]
A magical and poetic Banumbirr, or morning star pole, by Gali Yalkarriwuy Gurruwiwi has won the $25,000 prize in the 2008 Kate Challis RAKA Award.
The exquisitely crafted Banumbirr – set amongst a forest of 17 other morning star poles, also produced by Gurruwiwi – is exhibited at the Ian Potter Museum of Arts until 1 [...]
With summer fast approaching and Melbourne experiencing the driest September on record, setting personalised targets on how to save water can make a real difference. Here are some practical tips on how to save water at home and in the University.
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Report faults to Asset Services on 8344 6000, such as:
• Leaking taps
• Continually running toilets
• Problems with [...]
Dr Veronica Borrett took up the role of General Manager of the University of Melbourne’s Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute in July 2008.
The Guest Column is an opportunity to look at issues from a different perspective. Opinions expressed are those of the contributor.
Dr Veronica Borrett took up the role of General Manager of the University [...]
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