Media Releases : Archive
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[ 30 Oct 2007 ] Courses for Horses- University of Melbourne research into improving track turf
A major factor in the outcome of a horse race is the track itself, so categorising the track for effective race plans and betting strategies is essential. Researchers at the University of Melbourne have developed methods which when used in combination gave a reliable assessment of turf condition. [ 30 Oct 2007 ] On The Rhode To Success: Four Students Left In Final of 2008 Rhodes Scholarship
Just four finalists remain for the Victorian section of 2008 Rhodes Scholarship Prize. [ 26 Oct 2007 ] University of Melbourne launches graduate school ‘revolution’
The University of Melbourne is revolutionising higher education in Australia, becoming the first Australian university to introduce a comprehensive graduate school model of education. [ 26 Oct 2007 ] RESEARCH THEORY MEETS AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE AT THE FARMGATE
The University of Melbourne, Australia’s leading provider of education and research activities that support sustainable primary production will host its annual postgraduate conference in a key regional area for the first time - at the University’s Dookie Campus on Wednesday 31st October and Thursday 1st November. [ 26 Oct 2007 ] New study finds endangered mountain pygmy possum threatened by ski resort development
The endangered mountain pygmy possum has been found to be threatened by ski resort development at Mt Buller and not necessarily bushfires or climate change as previously suggested. [ 25 Oct 2007 ] Hunt for Canine Blood Donors
With more than 1,000 canines benefiting each year from crucial transfusions with blood supplied by the University of Melbourne’s Canine Blood Bank, there’s a need for dogs to donate just as humans do. [ 24 Oct 2007 ] Melbourne’s new music school – an international ‘powerhouse’
Melbourne will be home to the most comprehensive music school in Australia when the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Music and Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) School of Music join forces to create the University of Melbourne School of Music. [ 23 Oct 2007 ] Researcher develops technology to make broadband 100 times faster and wins University of Melbourne prize
A researcher who developed technology to make broadband up to 100 times faster without multi-billion dollar investments in cabling infrastructure has won one of the University of Melbourne’s top academic prizes. [ 23 Oct 2007 ] University of Melbourne immunologist first Australian to win distinguished US scientific award
World leading University of Melbourne immunologist Professor James McCluskey has been awarded the prestigious Rose Payne Distinguished Scientist Award by The American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics. [ 23 Oct 2007 ] New ‘Soapbox’ website explores our electioneering past
As campaigning moves online Australian voters can ‘friend’ political leaders on Facebook and MySpace - but in 1901 Edmund Barton and George Reid used the humble soapbox to appeal to the Australian public. So has anything changed? [ 23 Oct 2007 ] National Islamic studies centre launched at University of Melbourne
A National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies – operated by a three-state consortium of universities – was officially launched today at the University of Melbourne. [ 22 Oct 2007 ] Indonesian scholar wins top academic prize at University of Melbourne
An Indonesian researcher has become the first international student to win a coveted Chancellor’s Prize at the University of Melbourne. [ 22 Oct 2007 ] Award for University website
A University of Melbourne website won a prestigious ATOM award, at a ceremony attended by entrants from many of Australia’s major media organisations. [ 22 Oct 2007 ] New Book Turns Up Heat on Climate Change Sceptics
It was ABC Television’s decision to air the controversial documentary “The Great Global Warming Swindle” that convinced Ian Enting of the crying need for his analysis of the disparate claims of climate change sceptics [ 19 Oct 2007 ] Groundbreaking Findings On The State Of Student Social and Emotional Health
The results of one of the most extensive research projects ever undertaken into the social and emotional health of Australian students have been released. [ 18 Oct 2007 ] Climate Change Expertise from University of Melbourne acknowledged in 2007 Nobel Peace Prize
The scientific contributions of Professor David Karoly, Federation Fellow in the School of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, and colleagues around the world have been recognised in the awarding of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize jointly to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Al Gore, last week. [ 18 Oct 2007 ] Criminalising Business Cartels Will Be A Slow Conversion Warns Academic
In the wake of the Visy/Amcor price fixing case, any move towards criminalising business cartels will need more support from government, business and the general public according to University of Melbourne academic, Dr Caron Beaton-Wells. [ 18 Oct 2007 ] University of Melbourne offers support program for bright secondary students
Principals at secondary schools across Victoria and border regions of New South Wales and South Australia have been invited to nominate candidates for the University of Melbourne’s Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program. Nominations for 2008 close on Friday 26 October. [ 16 Oct 2007 ] Early VTAC data show strong support for Melbourne’s New Generation degrees
The popularity of the University of Melbourne’s New Generation degrees has been confirmed with a strong showing in early 2008 VTAC preference data. [ 15 Oct 2007 ] University of Melbourne offers scholarships totaling $100m
More than 8000 students from across Australia and internationally are set to benefit from the $100 million University of Melbourne Scholarship program over the next three years. |
