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[ 28 Apr 2004 ]

Smart Computers Made to Mimic Real Estate Agents
Scientists at the University of Melbourne are devising a computerised system that could make it possible to shop for real estate from the comfort of your own living room.

[ 27 Apr 2004 ]

Ageing population no burden to the future rich
Living standards will increase by up to 35% over the next 25 years, even taking into account the ageing population and the higher cost of caring for older people, according to a Melbourne economist.

[ 27 Apr 2004 ]

$20,000 Fellowship remembers Sir Redmond Barry’s legacy
A new award worth $20,000 has been established to encourage writers and researchers to make use of the valuable collections housed in the State Library of Victoria and the University of Melbourne.

[ 26 Apr 2004 ]

Scholarship opportunities for south-west students
South-west Victorian students will get a chance to learn about new and increased scholarship opportunities at the University of Melbourne with a series of seminars to be held in Warrnambool and Hamilton.

[ 22 Apr 2004 ]

Top 2003 athletes awarded the Blues
The Honourable Justin Madden, Minister for Sport and Recreation and Minister for Commonwealth Games will speak at the University of Melbourne’s annual Blues dinner and awards ceremony to recognise its most outstanding athletes for 2003.

[ 22 Apr 2004 ]

Positive response to new student representation opportunities
The University of Melbourne today announced there had been an excellent response from students to the call for nominations for a new structure and new opportunities for student representation on campus.

[ 20 Apr 2004 ]

Ancient Science Provides Clues to Modern Research
Professor Emeritus Donald Bailey, recipient of the 2004 University of Melbourne Miegunyah Fellowship Award, will present a lecture on what ancient science can teach us about modern health problems on April 21.

[ 19 Apr 2004 ]

Folds in the Brain Could Predict Intelligence
A study by Melbourne scientists has provided the first direct evidence that differences in the way the surface of the human brain is folded could be an indication of how smart a person is.

[ 19 Apr 2004 ]

Histories in Conflict: Palestinians and Jews in dialogue
Members of Melbourne’s Jewish and Palestinian communities with a positive attitude to dialogue, and who value exchange of ideas, will begin a series of historical investigations into the roots, recent developments and future possibilities of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict tomorrow (Tuesday 20 April).

[ 19 Apr 2004 ]

National and international issues in broadcasting law
Industry representatives will gather to discuss international and national issues of broadcasting law at a seminar hosted by the University of Melbourne’s Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia (IPRIA) on April 27.

[ 16 Apr 2004 ]

New museum unveils the secrets of the human body
Ned Kelly’s death mask, skeletons from the 1800s and more than 12,000 assorted anatomy and pathology specimens will be on display at a special media event to launch the opening of a unique new anatomy and pathology museum at the University of Melbourne.

[ 15 Apr 2004 ]

Melbourne appoints first Aboriginal Australian Chair of Indigenous Health
The University of Melbourne’s leadership in Indigenous health education and research has been recognized with the establishment of a Chair of Indigenous Health, and the appointment of one of Australia’s leading Indigenous health experts, Professor Ian Anderson.

[ 8 Apr 2004 ]

Force, Not Contempt, Resolves Disputes on eBay
An analysis of disputes on eBay has found that buyers and sellers have the power to control the outcome of online conflicts, as long as they approach their virtual customer in the correct manner.

[ 8 Apr 2004 ]

Paul Rizzo Retires from Melbourne Business School
The Chairman of Melbourne Business School, Mr Ron McNeilly, today announced the early retirement due to ill health of the Dean and Director, Professor Paul Rizzo.

[ 5 Apr 2004 ]

Melbourne's Council votes for better access to quality education
Significantly expanded equity-based entry opportunities, HECS-exempt places and scholarships, costing around $24m over the next five years, and more flexible admissions arrangements are key elements of the initiatives taken by the University of Melbourne in response to the Commonwealth Government's higher education reform package.

[ 2 Apr 2004 ]

Former GG Sir William Deane to be honoured
Former Governor General of Australia Sir William Deane will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at a ceremony at the University of Melbourne tomorrow in recognition of his leadership and service to the Australian community.

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