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Catching the signs early: Study increases check-ups for smokers at risk of lung cancer by 40 per cent
29 January 2019

Researchers at the University of Melbourne, University of Western Australia and their collaborators have found that by helping patients at high risk of lung cancer identify and monitor their symptoms, they are 40 per cent more likely to seek help from their doctor.

Science and the Environments International
State-of-the-Art Climate Model funded by the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation shows how we can solve the Global Climate Crisis
21 January 2019

A two-year scientific collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney, German Aerospace Center and University of Melbourne produced unique regional pathways to stay below a 1.5°C temperature rise by transitioning to 100 per cent renewable energy and implementing natural climate solutions.

University Activities
University of Melbourne welcomes new wind farm
18 January 2019

The University of Melbourne welcomes the operation of a new wind farm in regional Victoria that has commenced the supply of clean energy across the state.

Medicine and Health Science
From Ebola and Zika to city violence and party drugs – experts say police, security forces and the health sector must pull together
18 January 2019

Experts have put global decision makers on notice that the world cannot afford the human and financial cost of continued disengagement between police, armed forces and the health sector.

University Activities
Welcoming 2019 students
16 January 2019

The University of Melbourne’s Arts and Science degrees are the most popular courses in Victoria, according to the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre’s (VTAC) first preference applications for study in 2019.

Medicine and Health Science
Reducing out of pocket health costs associated with better population health: study
14 January 2019

Reducing user charges is associated with improved health outcomes in low and middle-income countries, new research has found.

University Activities
University of Melbourne Media Manager appointed
14 January 2019

Lucy Powell has been appointed the University of Melbourne Media Manager.

Medicine and Health Science
Motor neurone disease breakthrough: Patient trial shows impressive clinical results
11 January 2019

A new drug delays motor neurone disease progression and improves cognitive and clinical symptoms according to recently released trial results.

Medicine and Health Science
The global burden of dementia has doubled since 1990: research
20 December 2018

The number of people living with dementia globally more than doubled between 1990 and 2016 from 20.2 million to 43.8 million, prompting researchers to call for more preventative action.

Medicine and Health Science
Melbourne steps up to drive global health
18 December 2018

Three of Australia’s child health leaders have joined forces to tackle global child health: The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, the Royal Children’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne have launched a new initiative, Melbourne Children’s Global Health.