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University Activities
Geoffrey Cumming recognised as Fellow of the University of Melbourne -
Australia’s first clinical trial facility specifically commissioned to deliver human challenge trials, Doherty Clinical Trials Ltd, was launched today in East Melbourne by The Honourable Ben Carroll MP Minister for Medical Research and Professor Sharon Lewin AO, Director of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute).
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A Federal MP from Tasmania, a recently-elected senator and two premiers who were once opponents have been named as winners of the 2023 McKinnon Prize, Australia’s independent, non-partisan award for outstanding political leadership.
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Genomics-focused biomedical research breakthroughs in cancer, inherited eye disease and common gynaecological disorders are set to be accelerated by a $6.5 million funding boost.
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The University of Melbourne has welcomed the announcement that four high-growth, global tech companies will join the Cremorne Digital Hub’s (CDH) first scale-up program.
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The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) is thrilled to appoint Kane Constructions as the enabling and early works contractor in the development of its state-of-the-art research facility.
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Momentum continues to grow for women entering politics across Australia as the non-partisan Pathways to Politics for Women opens applications for its 2024 intake.
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A comprehensive re-evaluation of how society prepares for, supports, and empowers women as they experience menopause has been advocated for in a series published in The Lancet today.
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Existing and future students and researchers are set to benefit from the University of Melbourne’s vision to enhance its global position and connections through the Advancing Melbourne Globally strategy, launched at the Melbourne Connect global precinct on the cusp of the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne.
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A new institute to support Pacific nations address their key global challenges of the 21st Century has been established in Melbourne.
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Ecologist Dr Joe Greet has received the Australian Academy of Science Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award for his research developing a Traditional Owner-led billabong health assessment framework for Australian wetlands.