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World-first vaccine candidate for newborns to help combat deadly rotavirus
Australian researchers have begun clinical trials of a new vaccine to protect newborn infants against rotavirus, a life-threatening diarrhoeal disease that kills half a million children worldwide each year.
Scientists tap into Antarctic octopus venom
Researchers have collected venom from octopuses in Antarctica for the first time, significantly advancing our understanding of the properties of venom as a potential resource for drug-development.
Peter Garrett to address art conference on Aboriginal Visual Arts Industry and Resale Royalty Legislation
Federal Minister for Environment Protection, Heritage and the Arts Peter Garrett will give the keynote address at a conference on the Australian art industry, and the recent implementation of the Resale Royalty Legislation, at the University of Melbourne tomorrow, 10am Thursday 15 July.
Taxi drivers, immigrants and citizenship seekers - English language testing plays high stakes role
The English language proficiency of non English-as-a-first-language immigrants, the role of language assessment in school education reform, and the increased use of on-line English language testing will be reviewed at a symposium at the University of Melbourne on July 15 & 16.
Politics and social will; key obstacles to a zero emissions reality
As the Federal Government formulates its climate policy, a new analysis released today, shows that political and social will, rather than technical feasibility and cost, are the key obstacles standing in the way of a 100 per cent renewable, zero emissions electricity supply system being implemented in Australia.
Science sub school to inspire the next generation of scientists
Inspiring the next generation of scientists will be the focus of an innovative education initiative – a science sub school located at the University of Melbourne, with $7million in funding announced today by the Victorian Minister for Education, Ms Bronwyn Pike.
Big Science Future for Australia
Australia could soon benefit from highly sensitive coloured x-ray imaging and powerful new tools to reveal the structure of materials in unprecedented detail and provide major advances in medicine and technology.
University Bookshop launches only 'espresso' book machine for books on-demand in southern hemisphere
The only ‘espresso book machine’ in the southern hemisphere, able to print paperback books on-demand to store quality in under 10 minutes, has been launched at the University of Melbourne.
Privacy legislation needs amendments to improve health outcomes
The collection and access of medical records needs to change to improve health care outcomes, says Professor Loane Skene from the University of Melbourne.
Not a drag: breakthrough will create cleaner, faster planes
A world first model for predicting fluid flows close to surfaces will enable engineers to reduce drag in vehicles, and in turn, lead to more efficient and greener planes, cars and boats, according to a University of Melbourne study.
