University hosts new home for Europe’s largest public research institution
The Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) will co-locate its Oceania Representative Office at the University of Melbourne, fostering collaborations between the University and one of the world’s leading research institutions.
Mysterious ‘Dark Dwarfs’ may be hiding at the heart of the Milky Way
A new study has proposed the existence of a new type of cosmic object that could be hiding at the centre of our galaxy.
New nanotech imaging tool may allow smartphone disease diagnosis
Scientists have developed a low-cost microscopic imaging device small enough to fit on a smartphone camera lens, with the potential to make mobile medical diagnosis of diseases affordable and accessible.
Global networks advance wildlife research
Kenyan students have demonstrated how Artificial Intelligence can enhance the study of endangered animals.
Researchers fear career breaks risk future funding success
Fierce competition for medical research funding makes many researchers loath to disclose in grant applications their career disruptions, such as illness or childbirth, to explain research output gaps for fear of appearing ‘weak’ or unable to fulfil long-term research.
Australian astrophysicists help prove Stephen Hawking’s landmark black hole prediction
A global team of astrophysicists, including Australians, has witnessed a collision between two black holes that was so loud, they were able to use it to test and prove Stephen Hawking’s Theory of Black Hole Thermodynamics.
Spin-out backer announces £215m of investment funds
An investment company co-founded by the University has announced an initial injection of £215m from investors.
Comprehensive update to global biodiversity hotspots project begins
An international consortium involving Newcastle University has announced a major update to the world's biodiversity hotspots.
HKUST Researchers Devise Age-Based Eligibility Method to Measure Vaccine Effectiveness in Data-Deficient Scenarios
A research team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has demonstrated how to measure vaccine effectiveness (VE) in the absence of adequate public health data...
Continents peel from below, triggering oceanic volcanoes
Earth scientists have discovered how continents are slowly peeled from beneath, fuelling volcanic activity in an unexpected place: the oceans.
