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[ 10 Sep 2009 ] The Voice : Footy passion play
Emotions run deep in footy fans and a new book by Melbourne academics Dr John Cash and Professor Joy Damousi explains just why. [ 10 Sep 2009 ] The Voice : On the path to success
A stellar 2009 has Marieke Guehrer well set on the path for future success, writes David Scott. [ 10 Sep 2009 ] The Voice : The University of Melbourne in Community Sporting Events
October brings with it two of the most widely participated in community events on Melbourne’s sporting calendar. Whether you’re a runner, a rider or both; there is something to suit your age, fitness and commitment levels. [ 10 Sep 2009 ] The Voice : Innovation with paint
Innovation, ideas and paint were high on the agenda as the University played host to ‘Entrepreneurship Week’ in August, as David Scott explains. [ 4 Sep 2009 ] StaffNews : Staff News No 373, 4 September 2009
News of interest to staff of the University of Melbourne [ 28 Aug 2009 ] StaffNews : StaffNews No 372, 28 August 2009
News of interest to staff of the University of Melbourne [ 21 Aug 2009 ] StaffNews : StaffNews No 371, 21 August 2009
News of interest to staff of the University of Melbourne [ 16 Aug 2009 ] Research Review : Welcome to the 2009 edition of the Research Review
The University of Melbourne has a long and proud tradition of research and teaching excellence. The sheer scale of research facilities, institutes, researchers, fellows and postgraduates in the Parkville Precinct, and surrounds, is without parallel in the southern hemisphere, and one of the very few such concentrations of research excellence worldwide. [ 16 Aug 2009 ] Research Review : Melbourne Lands Key Role in $1bn Cancer Centre
Cancer research and patient care is set to be revolutionised in Victoria after the announcement of a world-class $1 billion Parkville Comprehensive Cancer Centre, by the Premier of Victoria, John Brumby and Federal Health and Ageing Minister Nicola Roxon in May this year. [ 16 Aug 2009 ] Research Review : The Future of Sight
Imagine being able to cross a road by yourself, read a book and know what shirt you’re wearing. These were the humble dreams recently listed by a group of vision-impaired people during a focus group outlining the impact restored vision would have on their lives. [ 16 Aug 2009 ] Research Review : The Nano Revolution
The world is poised to be revolutionised by nanomedicine [a combination of nanotechnology and biomedicine], with global economic and social benefits, according to Professor Frank Caruso, an Australian Research Council Federation Fellow in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. [ 16 Aug 2009 ] Research Review : The Science of Scepticism
Climate change is not the professional speciality of world-renowned immunologist Professor Peter Doherty. That he has written about it in A Light History of Hot Airprovides a great insight into how this innovative thinker operates, and unveils a key element behind his scientific success. [ 16 Aug 2009 ] Research Review : The Parkville Research Precinct
The sheer quantity of life sciences research facilities, institutes, researchers, felows and postgraduate students in the Parkville precinct and surrounds, and the comprehensive breadth of bioscience disciplines, is without parallel in the Southern hemisphere and one of the few such concentrations of research excellence worldwide. [ 16 Aug 2009 ] Research Review : Bio21 Institute builds research critical mass
Creating a physical and intellectual environment that fosters world-class multidisciplinary research can inspire and motivate scientists to conduct research of benefit to human health and the environment. At the Bio21 Institute, building critical mass in key platform technologies was part of this €˜big picture€™ strategy. In an increasingly competitive international stage, the importance of building capabilities in key areas, coupled with world-class infrastructure, is vital for the continued growth of Victoria€™s biotechnology sector and the Institute€™s leadership role in the field. [ 16 Aug 2009 ] Research Review : Mental disorders a major problem for the young
Professor Patrick McGorry€™s team at the ORYGEN Research Centre, Victoria, has recently been awarded $10 million to continue its wide-ranging studies into mental disorders in young people. [ 16 Aug 2009 ] Research Review : Greening our rooftops
With climate change predicted to bring higher temperatures and lower rainfall to large parts of Australia, researchers in the Departments of Resource Management & Geography and Forest & Ecosystem Science are investigating the potential of green infrastructure to adapt our cities and lessen these impacts. [ 16 Aug 2009 ] Research Review : It€™s all in the brain
For Professor Sam Berkovic the brain is the most complex and fascinating organ in the body. The major focus of Professor Berkovic€™s work involves the study of the genetic basis of epilepsy. He and his research team showed that many types of epilepsy have a significant genetic component. [ 16 Aug 2009 ] Research Review : Telecommuting future
Superfast broadband will transform the way we work and offers great environmental benefits. [ 16 Aug 2009 ] Research Review : Music in the digital age
New software called MelodicMatch, designed for people who €œmake a living by understanding how music is put together€ is enabling researchers to formulate and identify musical patterns, and the relationships between them. [ 16 Aug 2009 ] Research Review : World-leading facility opened for australian hearing research
A $115m HEARing Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) and the University of Melbourne€™s new state-of-the-art Audiology, Hearing and Speech Sciences facility was co-launched recently by Senator Kim Carr. |
