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Wildfire Management Overlay saved houses during Black Saturday
Houses built in bushfire hotspots that met current Wildfire Management Overlay (WMO) standards were three times more likely to survive the Black Saturday fire conditions, according to a new University study.
Smart meters to hit already disadvantaged: study
The Federal Government’s new ‘smart meter’ rollout for energy use could hit the least advantaged Australian households hard, according to new research from the University of Melbourne.
Deborah Cobb-Clark to head key Faculty of Business and Economics economic-social research think-tank
Leading labour market expert Professor Deborah Cobb-Clark has been appointed Director of the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research and Ronald F Henderson Professor in the University of Melbourne.
Infectious disease and cancer researchers awarded $4m Australia Fellowships
Two renowned University of Melbourne medical researchers have received $4m Australia Fellowships awarded by the NHMRC and announced today by Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Mr Mark Butler.
Congratulations to Professor Pat McGorry Australian of the Year
The University of Melbourne congratulates Professor Pat McGorry as the 2010 Australian of the Year.
Scientists discover cells critical to cause and relapse of childhood leukaemia
Scientists at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne have discovered the cells that cause a common type of childhood leukaemia - T cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (T-ALL). Targeting of these cells may lead to improved treatments for this disease and help prevent relapse.
Books defy the doomsayers - again
It’s the oldest print medium of all, but the book has shown its staying power, say researchers at the University of Melbourne.
Strong uni offers show students like the Melbourne Model
Australian students are showing their strong approval of the Melbourne Model as the University of Melbourne’s university offer outcomes reflect growing demand particularly for Science and Biomedicine.
ITC research strengthened by IBES and Huawei agreement
The service and application of broadband technologies in Victoria will be strengthened thanks to a collaboration between the University of Melbourne’s Institute for a Broadband Enabled Society (IBES) and Huawei- a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world.
Nintendo Wii Balance Board could prevent falls, study reveals
The Nintendo Wii Balance Board could be a far cheaper alternative than professional diagnostic tests for clinicians to prevent falls in the elderly and those with neurological conditions such as stroke and Parkinson’s disease, a new study reveals.
