Media Releases : Archive
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[ 31 Mar 2005 ] New hope for arthritis cure
A Melbourne-led team of scientists has discovered the enzyme that destroys cartilage in inflammatory arthritis, offering new hope to sufferers of this painful condition. [ 30 Mar 2005 ] Career, relationships and children: can women really have it all?
High profile ethicist and women’s rights advocate Leslie Cannold will read excerpts from her book What, No Baby? followed by discussion and debate, at Readings Bookstore in Carlton tomorrow evening, Thursday 31 March. [ 30 Mar 2005 ] True stories debunk homeless youth stereotype
Many young people experiencing homelessness are resilient, hopeful and not necessarily destined to a life of crime and drug abuse. These are just some of the conclusions of a research study exploring the experiences of young homeless people in Melbourne. [ 24 Mar 2005 ] Islam in Southeast Asia: Tolerance and Radicalism
One of Southeast Asia’s most prominent liberal Muslim intellectuals, Professor Azyumardi Azra, will consider the revival of a long standing Islamic militancy in our region in a free public lecture to be held at the University of Melbourne. [ 23 Mar 2005 ] The economic and social outlook for Australia
The economic reforms of the past two decades have yielded an unprecedented level of national prosperity. At the same time, the Howard Government has been given a rare degree of political authority to further lift the economy’s productivity performance. How should Australia proceed to extend the life of the economy’s expansion, confront the challenges of demographic, ageing and further spread prosperity by tackling areas of entrenched disadvantage? [ 23 Mar 2005 ] Archaeologist of Aboriginal history honoured
The Aboriginal rights activist who provided the key to Australian prehistory by unlocking the deep seated past of Aboriginal heritage will be awarded a Doctor of Letters, Honoris Causa by the University of Melbourne today. [ 23 Mar 2005 ] Oral contraceptives may protect against breast cancer
Women at high genetic risk of breast cancer could reduce their risk of developing the disease at an early age by taking oral contraceptives, a new study has found. The findings contradict previous studies, which suggested oral contraceptive use would increase the risk of developing breast cancer. [ 22 Mar 2005 ] A Western edge for Eastern Medicine?
Would Chinese herbal remedies benefit from a little Western touch? The fusion of traditional Chinese and modern Western medicine will be discussed at a free public lecture tonight (Tuesday, 22 March). [ 21 Mar 2005 ] University hosts Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria
The University of Melbourne played host to Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria during her recent tour of Melbourne. [ 21 Mar 2005 ] Arab Emirates students to visit Melbourne Islamic College
Students and teachers from Coburg’s King Khalid Islamic College will share their teaching and learning experiences with a group of education students from the United Arab Emirates tomorrow, Tuesday 22 March. [ 21 Mar 2005 ] City slickers learn about life on the college farm
Mustering livestock, yabbying and sharpening shears were among the activities experienced by a group of Year 9 boys from Mentone Grammar at a recent farm camp. [ 21 Mar 2005 ] Young polymer scientist a real star
University of Melbourne student Luke Connal has been awarded the RACI Polymer Division’s 2004 O’Donnell Young Scientist Prize. [ 18 Mar 2005 ] Scholarship to improve Aboriginal health
A masters student who has been awarded a scholarship from the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Aboriginal Health will be the first Aboriginal PhD student to join the University of Melbourne’s School of Rural Health. [ 17 Mar 2005 ] Water seekers awarded $1 Million
More than $1 million has been awarded for a project to develop new techniques which will help farmers make use of water trapped in soil and could relieve pressure on Australia’s key water catchments. [ 17 Mar 2005 ] Snapshot of Australian households unearths changes in how we live
A University of Melbourne survey has delved into the psyche of Australian households and uncovered information on retirement intentions of older Australians, the incidence of parenting stress and the persistence of low income and joblessness. [ 16 Mar 2005 ] Understanding Islam for Australians
A new academic centre to increase Australian understanding of Islam, and draw together Islam-related programs and research, has been established at the University of Melbourne. [ 16 Mar 2005 ] Beyond the rhetoric: Making sense of business sustainability
New University of Melbourne research has made a clear connection between efforts in sustainable development and long-term business success. [ 15 Mar 2005 ] Pelvic floor exercises versus ‘holding on’ in treatment of incontinence
Pelvic floor muscle exercises could feel the squeeze when they go up against toilet techniques in a new study to find the best way to treat incontinence. [ 15 Mar 2005 ] Ethics in public life – empty rhetoric or good practice?
Are concepts such as triple bottom line and reputation index simply empty rhetoric, or good practice? [ 11 Mar 2005 ] Students in online tsunami session
Australians involved in the process of recovery after the Asian tsunami, including World Vision’s Tim Costello and the Australian Ambassadors to Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, will join Australian school students next week for an online “tsunami Q&A session” - an event organised by educators from the Centre for Applied Educational Research (CAER) at the University of Melbourne. |
