Volume 7 Number 10 October 10 - November 13 2011
Harvesting Melbourne’s urban stormwater could provide up to three times as much water as is produced in a year by the new Victorian desalination plant, according to research being led by Professor Tim Fletcher and Associate Professor Chris Walsh from the Melbourne School of Land and Environment.
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Volume 7 Number 10 October 10 - November 13 2011
Treating a six-tonne elephant’s wounded foot or trying to catch an injured lion roaming in the African wilderness sounds like something out of an adventure movie, but for Dr Jade Patterson of the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Veterinary Science, this will be reality. Sally Sherwen reports.
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Volume 7 Number 10 October 10 - November 13 2011
Most people would avoid getting close to giant venomous lizards that are capable of taking down a buffalo, but Dr Tim Jessop of the University of Melbourne’s Department of Zoology has spent over eight years not only searching for these aptly named Komodo Dragons, but also catching them. Sally Sherwen reports.
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Volume 7 Number 9 September 12 - October 9 2011
A new face at the Bio21 Institute and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Professor Leann Tilley, talks to Nerissa Hannink about why the malaria parasite has fascinated her for so long.
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Volume 7 Number 9 September 12 - October 9 2011
Developing methods to prevent and treat outbreaks of troublesome marine pests in the Victorian mussel industry is the goal of a new project led by the University of Melbourne. Charlotte Crawford reports.
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Volume 7 Number 9 September 12 - October 9 2011
From drug delivery to invasive plants, the University of Melbourne is home to the next generation of research leaders, thanks to a new State Government scholarship scheme. By David Scott.
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Volume 7 Number 9 September 12 - October 9 2011
A new study has revealed key steps for plant growth. This fundamental research will contribute to the sustainability of Australian agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Nerissa Hannink reports.
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Volume 7 Number 9 September 12 - October 9 2011
Local veterinarians in Geelong recognised the need for a dedicated emergency centre in the area and approached the University of Melbourne’s Veterinary Hospital in Werribee. The result is the Geelong Animal Emergency Centre. By Sally Sherwen.
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Volume 7 Number 9 September 12 - October 9 2011
Three University of Melbourne researchers have received Australian Research Council (ARC) Laureate Fellowships to further their research into disease and security, the national health system, and the origins of the universe. Silvia Dropulich talks to Professor Lyn Yates, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) and the three winners about the awards.
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Volume 7 Number 8 August 15 - September 11 2011
First-time and returning visitors to Open Day are treated to greenery from one end of the Parkville campus to the other. Take a closer look and the positive impacts of the University’s sustainability philosophy become evident throughout University operations, teaching and learning. Shane Cahill talks to Clare Walker, Sustainability Manager, Strategy, Property & Campus Services.
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Volume 7 Number 8 August 15 - September 11 2011
Armed with a keen interest in the sciences and a desire to help people, Stephanie Lynch initially thought her future would lie in medicine. But as time went on she couldn’t ignore what she saw as the issues surrounding the bigger picture; a need for a sustainable future to meet society’s needs. Charlotte Crawford reports.
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