Media Releases : Archive
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[ 31 May 2005 ] Conserving not Chipping
The new head of the University of Melbourne’s School of Forest and Ecosystem Science says there is a misconception that Australia is not training enough forest scientists to help conserve virgin forest and sustainably manage forests and plantations. [ 31 May 2005 ] Constitutional Court offers little hope for Schapelle Corby, despite Aussie lawyers’ claims
University of Melbourne Indonesian law experts, Professor Tim Lindsey and Mr Simon Butt, say that Australian lawyers were incorrect in suggesting that the Indonesian Constitutional Court could overturn her conviction or sentence [ 31 May 2005 ] Superhero fever to fly into Melbourne
From Wonderwoman to Spiderman and Yoda to Neo, the enduring nature of the superhero will be the central focus of an interdisciplinary conference to be held from June 9-12 at the University of Melbourne. [ 30 May 2005 ] Managing Without Leadership
University of Melbourne, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Glyn Davis, is to launch a new book that questions the very role of leadership. [ 26 May 2005 ] Elite sport support – a casualty of VSU
The Federal Government’s proposed Voluntary Student Unionism legislation recorded its first casualty today when two of Australia’s most successful sporting universities, the University of Melbourne and University of Sydney, announced they could no longer consider joining a ground-breaking national program aimed at helping elite athletes balance sport and study. [ 26 May 2005 ] Finding the force
A first measurement of the elusive Abraham’s force will be attempted by University of Melbourne researcher Dr Lincoln Turner when he travels to the US on a prestigious Fulbright scholarship. [ 25 May 2005 ] Postgrad opportunities continue to grow
The University of Melbourne’s burgeoning array of postgraduate study options, which range from Wine Technology to Global Journalism, will be on show at the Melbourne Town Hall on Thursday May 26. [ 25 May 2005 ] World’s first degree in distributed computing launched at Melbourne Uni
The world’s first postgraduate degree in the emerging field of distributed computing and grid technology, which enables users to access resources through a virtual network of computer applications, was recently launched at the University of Melbourne. [ 24 May 2005 ] A warning for women on HRT – don’t skip your next mammogram
Melbourne researchers are urging women on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to be extra vigilant about having regular two-yearly mammograms. [ 24 May 2005 ] Greens need to embrace the city
Australia’s environmental movement should change its focus from the distant wilderness to where humans are inflicting the most environmental damage - our cities and our suburbs, according to new research from the University of Melbourne. [ 23 May 2005 ] Eminent arts educator appointed to University Chair
The University of Melbourne today announced the appointment of one of Australia’s most eminent figures in drama education to the first Chair of Arts Education in Australia. [ 19 May 2005 ] Mothers and modern life: the emergence of the mother who leaves
A University of Melbourne researcher will explore the gradual movement of women out of the home and the “care vacuum” this creates in a free public lecture TODAY (Thursday May 19). [ 19 May 2005 ] Indigenous leader joins University Council
Respected Goulburn Valley Indigenous leader, Mr Paul Briggs, has joined the University of Melbourne Council, the governing body of the University. [ 17 May 2005 ] Nurse Practitioner masters health care
One of Victoria’s first Nurse Practitioners, Anna Green, will graduate from The University of Melbourne’s School of Nursing on Thursday May 19. [ 16 May 2005 ] Misunderstanding Indonesian law: Schapelle Corby, Bali 9, Bali bombers
Indonesian law expert Tim Lindsey will address some of the furphies, mistakes, misunderstandings and confusion about Indonesia’s criminal justice system in a free public lecture tomorrow (Tuesday May 17). [ 13 May 2005 ] Has international criminal justice progressed since Nuremberg?
The legacies of the Nuremberg war crime trials and its impact on international criminal law will be tackled by international humanitarian law expert, Professor Tim McCormack next week. [ 13 May 2005 ] University of Melbourne researchers to create first map of Timor island
The first geological map of the East Timor island Atauro will be developed by University of Melbourne scientists when they team with East Timorese government members and polytechnic students later this month. [ 13 May 2005 ] Preparing women for CEO leadership roles
Women need to be better equipped with leadership weapons such as ‘emotional intelligence’ if they are to more successfully compete for senior roles in the business world, according to a leading University of Melbourne academic. [ 12 May 2005 ] National symposium on government and communities in partnership
Politicians, community leaders and academics will come together in a one-day national symposium at the University of Melbourne next week to consider new approaches to joined-up government, community and local governance. [ 11 May 2005 ] Patent Office Disharmony
There are substantial procedural differences in the way in which different patent offices examine a patent application, according to a study by the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, (a department within the University of Melbourne). |
