Media Releases : Archive
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[ 22 Dec 2005 ] Genome discovery will help combat disease and lead to new drugs
An international consortium of researchers has cracked the gene code behind a key family of fungi, which includes a major laboratory organism, an essential ingredient of soy sauce and the leading cause of death in leukaemia and bone marrow transplant patients. [ 21 Dec 2005 ] New investigation shows nuclear power will last longer, cause less emissions
Nuclear power would be a cheaper and more environmentally friendly option in Australia than commonly thought, a University of Melbourne study has shown. [ 21 Dec 2005 ] Study finds poor neighbourhoods may promote obesity
The local environment is having a powerful influence on body weight in Melbourne with women and men in disadvantaged areas weighing about 3kg more than those living in rich areas. [ 19 Dec 2005 ] Excessive crying an early warning of childhood mental health problems
Severe crying episodes in babies could be an early warning sign of future childhood mental health problems in up to one in five children, says University of Melbourne research. [ 19 Dec 2005 ] Melbourne Uni makes two key academic leadership appointments
Two outstanding Australian academic leaders – Professor Belinda Probert from the University of Western Australia and Professor Peter Rathjen from the University of Adelaide – will head up the two biggest faculties at the University of Melbourne. [ 15 Dec 2005 ] Plastic note pioneer receives Uni honour and shares currency of science success
The polymer scientist best known in Australia for inventing the world’s first plastic bank note will be awarded an Honourary Doctorate by the University of Melbourne. [ 14 Dec 2005 ] Bionic Ear pioneer awarded science medal
University of Melbourne Laureate Professorial Fellow and bionic ear pioneer Professor Graeme Clark has been awarded the 2006 Ian Wark Medal from the Australian Academy of Science. [ 14 Dec 2005 ] Sheep trial brings new hope for cancer treatments and vaccine development
Melbourne scientists have successfully used plastic submicroscopic nano-particles to stimulate the immune system of sheep – a breakthrough which could hold the key to developing new cancer treatments and vaccines for humans and animals. [ 14 Dec 2005 ] Queensland Premier gives key media lecture
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie will give the University of Melbourne’s 2005 A N Smith Memorial Lecture in Journalism tonight (Wednesday 14 December 2005). [ 13 Dec 2005 ] Melbourne’s curriculum set for historic overhaul
The University of Melbourne is embarking on the most comprehensive and fundamental review of curriculum in its 150-year history. [ 12 Dec 2005 ] Conscientious, outgoing personality helps retail workers cope with Christmas rush
Conscientious, outgoing, with a high level of emotional stability – these are the three major personality traits which can help retail managers beat workplace stress. [ 12 Dec 2005 ] University of Melbourne scholarships awarded to top 2005 VCE students
Thirteen outstanding young students have been named recipients of the University of Melbourne’s 2006 Melbourne National Scholarships and National Medicine Scholarships, which have a total value of up to $1 million. [ 11 Dec 2005 ] Heroin mothers: an intimate view
Women who inject drugs are likely to take their first hit to become closer to their partner and to change the way they see themselves, a University of Melbourne researcher has found. [ 9 Dec 2005 ] Melbourne Uni scholarships to go to top 2005 VCE students
The best and brightest 2005 VCE students will be named winners of the University of Melbourne’s 2006 Melbourne National Scholarships next week. [ 8 Dec 2005 ] Doctors getting more money, patients getting fewer services
Doctor fees increase while the number of services provided to patients decrease, according to a study released by the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research at the University of Melbourne. [ 8 Dec 2005 ] New Australian Rhodes Scholar wants to be part of cancer cure
A young University of Melbourne scholar who believes cancer can be cured in her lifetime and who wants to be part of a collaborative effort to do so, has won the prestigious 2006 Rhodes Scholarship for Australia-at-Large. [ 7 Dec 2005 ] Researcher proves eyes show early signs of heart disease
A scientist whose research could one day make a visit to the ophthalmologist or optometrist a routine part of screening for cardio-vascular disease is the winner of the University of Melbourne’s Woodward Medal for Science and Technology. [ 7 Dec 2005 ] Outstanding humanities research honoured by Woodward Medals
The architect of a model for a Green State and a management researcher who challenges the notion that what is good for business is also good for employees and society have been honoured for their outstanding work by the University of Melbourne. [ 7 Dec 2005 ] University of Melbourne scholars win prestigious Monash awards
University of Melbourne scholars have won four of the eight General Sir John Monash Awards, announced by Education Minister Dr Brendan Nelson today. [ 6 Dec 2005 ] Turkish PM to speak on ‘Alliance of Civilizations’ at University of Melbourne
The Prime Minister of Turkey, His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will deliver a public lecture for the Contemporary Europe Research Centre at the University of Melbourne tomorrow (Wednesday 7 December). |
