Media Releases : Archive
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[ 30 Mar 2004 ] Three University of Melbourne Scientists Named as Giants of Australian Research
Three University of Melbourne researchers have been identified by Thomson ISI, an American information provider, to be among the top seventeen scientists in Australia. [ 30 Mar 2004 ] Putting some science into garden design
Light, photosynthesis and a 12th Century numeric series inspired Burnley College staff to create a garden with bold colours and geometric patterns for this years Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. [ 30 Mar 2004 ] New Study Yields Breakthrough in Understanding the Jekyll and Hyde of Granular Materials
Melbourne University scientists have had a major breakthrough in solving a problem that has baffled physicists for generations: how do you predict the behaviour of an inanimate object with a split personality? [ 29 Mar 2004 ] Getting a foothold on safety research shows how to reduce patient injuries from hospital falls
Researchers at the University of Melbourne have developed a program that could help health-carers reduce by up to 30% the number of falls incurred by patients while in hospital. [ 25 Mar 2004 ] Finding the Way out of a Global Health Crisis
As part of a campaign to help stem the growing incidence of mental health problems in developing countries, Foreign Minister, Alexander Downer will launch an International Mental Health teaching and learning package at the University of Melbourne tomorrow (Friday, March 26). [ 23 Mar 2004 ] Merger Creates Largest* Business School in Asia Pacific
The merger of the Melbourne and Mt Eliza Business Schools is now complete, creating the most comprehensive provider of management education in the Asia Pacific. [ 22 Mar 2004 ] Lessons from Harry Potter for Australian Schools
Melbourne University Professor Glenn Bowes will discuss why Australian schools would benefit from learning more about Harry Potter and Hogwarts at a free public lecture on March 23. [ 22 Mar 2004 ] Dairy courses first graduates
Ten young Victorians have become the first students to graduate from Australias only dairy farm management course. [ 19 Mar 2004 ] More people avoiding home ownership: study
A growing number of households are avoiding homeownership and instead deciding to rent, which may have severe implications for the housing market, according to a University of Melbourne study. [ 16 Mar 2004 ] Education research group wins $4.8million project to track progress of school leavers
Researchers in the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne have been awarded a Victorian State Government project worth $4.8 million to track the progress of 48,000 school leavers over the next five years. [ 15 Mar 2004 ] A creative approach to copyright issues
The Australian affiliate of Creative Commons, a new international movement to address issues of balance, compromise and moderation over copyright issues will be launched at the University of Melbourne under the auspices of IPRIA next week. [ 15 Mar 2004 ] Omp85: Giving Oomph to the Evolution of Life
Australian scientists have discovered an ancient protein which is providing new clues to understanding some of the earliest steps in the evolution of life. [ 15 Mar 2004 ] Changing the Environment in the 21st Century
Professor Gene E. Likens, one of the worlds pre-eminent ecologists and recipient of the 2003 University of Melbourne Miegunyah Distinguished Fellowship Award, will present a lecture on the impact of humans on the state of the planet on March 17. [ 12 Mar 2004 ] A World on Campus at Melb Uni
Local and international secondary students will have a chance to explore the international flavour of campus life, overseas exchange programs and study abroad opportunities, at an expo event at the University of Melbourne next week. [ 12 Mar 2004 ] Creating pathways to higher education for country students
Research has shown that it is possible to alleviate some of the problems faced by school-leavers from rural and regional areas in the transition from secondary school to University. [ 9 Mar 2004 ] Tempting Toorak Taste Buds
A group of rural marketing students from the Glenormiston, Dookie and McMillan campuses of the University of Melbourne are on a mission this week, to see what meat tempts the taste buds of Toorak. [ 9 Mar 2004 ] Record CALM intake for 2004
Enrolments have doubled for a unique Longerenong course aimed at managing the balance between protecting the environment and sustainable land use. [ 9 Mar 2004 ] Young yachties arrive in harbour to prepare for 2004 Sydney- Hobart challenge
A group of University of Melbourne students - believed to be the youngest crew to race in the world famous 2004 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will gather at Rushcutters Bay in Sydney tomorrow morning. [ 8 Mar 2004 ] Rabobank rewards horticulture students
Students enrolled in the Advanced Diploma of Horticulture (Production) at the University of Melbourne will vie for a $5,000 overseas study tour as dux of the course, courtesy of Rabobank Australia. [ 8 Mar 2004 ] Gardiner bursaries help Gippsland dairy students
Gippsland agriculture students Peter Collins of Yinnar, Brenton and David Llewellyn of Nambrok, Travis Telford of Warragul and Michael Telling of Devon North have been announced as winners of a $2500 Geoffrey Gardiner Dairy Foundation bursary. |
