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Melbourne to lead $67 million in Super Science projects
The University of Melbourne will lead two major research infrastructure projects worth $67 million that will help lead to more sustainable urban growth and will better connect the country’s researchers through improved Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure.
Enhancing the understanding of climate change
Expert scientists from across Australia have joined forces to enhance public understanding of climate change science through an innovative question-answer style report, launched yesterday.
How do we talk about our town?
University of Melbourne researchers have developed a mobile phone game that will help ensure computers better understand the way we talk about our towns.
University of Melbourne jumps to 62 in the world
The University of Melbourne has jumped to 62nd internationally in the most highly regarded academic rankings of the world’s top universities.
Citizen Science: public call to help scientists monitor swans and kangaroos
Zoologists at the University of Melbourne have called on the public to help track black swan and eastern grey kangaroo populations after the release of a new study that demonstrates the value of public input.
Plants to combat climate change
Internationally-renowned conservation biologist Professor Stephen Hopper will present novel ideas on how we can use plants to mitigate climate change, in a public lecture at the University of Melbourne this week.
Dr Philip Nitschke to address censorship and banned books
Dr Philip Nitschke, author of the controversial book The Peaceful Pill, will be among guest speakers at a seminar on censorship at the University of Melbourne this evening at 5.15pm.
Glaucoma sufferers to benefit from supercomputer
Hundreds of thousands of Australians suffering from glaucoma will have access to more accurate information about their deteriorating sight thanks to today’s arrival of a supercomputer.
Gareth Evans to speak on race hatred, conflict and discrimination
Gareth Evans, Honorary Professorial Fellow at the University of Melbourne, Co-Chair of the International Commission on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament and ANU Chancellor will give a public lecture - “Battling Race Hatred, Conflict and Discrimination: A personal journey" – as part of Diversity Week at the University of Melbourne this Monday 9 August.
Basil Sellers Art Prize Art Prize Winner Announced
The prestigious $100,000 Basil Sellers Art Prize has been awarded to Perth-based artists Tarryn Gill and Pilar Mata Dupont for their video artwork, “Gymnasium, 2010”.
