Media Releases : Archive
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[ 30 Jun 2004 ] Conference to focus on future disease and disability research
An inaugural conference aimed to bring together researchers who work in the field of chronic disease and disability will be held at the University of Melbourne tomorrow and Friday (1-2July, 2004). [ 29 Jun 2004 ] Future breast implants from grow-your-own technology
Breast implants could one day be a thing of the past, as a new technology that allows patients to grow their own begins to take shape at the University of Melbourne. [ 28 Jun 2004 ] The future of online disputes
eBay executive Colin Rule will discuss the future direction of on-line dispute resolution in the expanding e-commerce environment as part of a UN Forum being held at the University of Melbourne next week. [ 28 Jun 2004 ] Calving hurts and its his fault
A new University of Melbourne study has finally confirmed what women have long assumed the male is often to blame for difficulties encountered when giving birth. [ 28 Jun 2004 ] Butterfly copycats find safety in numbers
Tropical American butterflies have the ability to change their wing patterns to look more like their distant relatives in order to enhance their chance of survival, a new study has found. [ 24 Jun 2004 ] Darlot Swamp Management Plan
Students from the University of Melbournes Longerenong Campus have completed a management plan with Parks Victoria for the Darlot Swamp Wildlife Reserve. [ 24 Jun 2004 ] Commonwealth amendments jeopardize University of Melbourne initiative
A University of Melbourne initiative designed to make double degree programs more accessible and affordable to a wider group of students has been jeopardised by amendments introduced this week to the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA). [ 23 Jun 2004 ] Education system fails Goulburn Valleys indigenous students
Indigenous educational outcomes in the Goulburn Valley region of Victoria are very poor compared with regional, state or national averages according to a new University of Melbourne study. [ 22 Jun 2004 ] Domestic violence link to depression
Depressed women are more likely to suffer physical, emotional or sexual abuse at the hands of a loved one, the first study to measure a link between partner abuse and depression has found. [ 21 Jun 2004 ] Still taking a chance on love? Sex and adolescent health
A leading University of Melbourne academic will look at why young people are still engaging in practices they know are risky and try to address why sexually transmitted diseases are on the increase in a free public lecture tomorrow (Tuesday June 22). [ 21 Jun 2004 ] Melbourne University researchers to lead $6 million boys education project
Researchers in the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne will lead a project worth $6 million in a bid to improve educational outcomes for boys in schools throughout Australia. [ 17 Jun 2004 ] Indigenous leader honoured for dedication to equality and justice
University of Melbourne Vice Chancellors Fellow Lillian Holt will be recognised for her tireless and courageous efforts for equality, justice and peace at a special Peace Forum to be held tomorrow (Friday June 18). [ 15 Jun 2004 ] Maths in Action at Melbourne Uni
A world iron man surfing champion will reveal how to catch the perfect wave in one of a series of lectures at the 2004 University of Melbourne Real World Maths in Action Fair on June 16. [ 11 Jun 2004 ] National ICT Australia Establishes Victorian Laboratory in Partnership with the University of Melbourne and Victorian Government
National ICT Australia (NICTA), Australias centre of excellence in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and the University of Melbourne today announced an agreement with the Victorian Government to set up a Victorian NICTA Laboratory. [ 10 Jun 2004 ] Grainger violin to make the music of Middle Earth
Melbourne musician Jenny Thomas will give an airing to one of the University of Melbournes rarely played and valuable Grainger collection instruments the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle when she performs the Australian premiere of the Lord of the Rings Symphony with the SSO next week. [ 10 Jun 2004 ] Eminent architectural historian to speak at University of Melbourne
One of the most influential architectural thinkers of the current era, Professor Kenneth Frampton, will deliver a free public lecture at the University of Melbourne on Tuesday June 15. [ 8 Jun 2004 ] University centre celebrates medical research week
The University of Melbournes Centre for Neuroscience is lending its support to the Australian Society for Medical Researchs annual Medical Research Week, which this year runs from June 5 12. [ 8 Jun 2004 ] Finding a peaceful solution on-line
Leading international experts from the rapidly emerging field of on-line dispute resolution will tackle a range of issues at a United Nations Forum at the University of Melbourne in July. [ 7 Jun 2004 ] Expert to talk on humanising international affairs
A leading international law expert will look at efforts to humanise international affairs through legal activism and policy making in a free public lecture at the University of Melbourne tomorrow (Tuesday June 8). [ 4 Jun 2004 ] HIV infection impairs immunity to malaria in pregnant women
"Scientists from the University of Melbourne, the United States and Malawi studying infections with malaria and HIV, have found a strong link between the two diseases, which affect millions of people around the world and are major scourges in sub-Saharan Africa. |
