No longer science fiction: $5M gift brings de-extinction of the thylacine one step closer
The University of Melbourne is establishing a world-class research lab for de-extinction and marsupial conservation science thanks to a $5 million philanthropic gift.
University’s Student Precinct Project honoured at Victorian Architecture Awards
The University of Melbourne’s Student Precinct Project has been recognised with four awards at the 2023 Victorian Architecture Awards.
New species of dinosaur discovered on Isle of Wight
A new study by Palaeontologists at the University of Southampton suggests four bones recently found on the Isle of Wight belong to new species of theropod dinosaur...
Oldest evidence of mummification uncovered by ANU experts
The earliest known evidence of mummification has been uncovered by archaeologists at The Australian National University (ANU), with the remains from burials at sites across southeastern Asia dating back more than 10,000 years.
Aerospace Engineering student represents Australia at NASA competition
RMIT’s Jack Emmerson was the only Australian finalist in a NASA-sponsored global competition held in Florida, USA.
Is productivity really a magical fix?
With productivity set to be the dominant theme of Labor's upcoming Jobs and Skills Summit, Honorary Professor of Political Economy, Jim Stanford...
ANU start-up receives funding for anti-inflammatory research
A new start-up company led by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) and Monash University has received funding to develop a method to block inflammation caused by a number of common diseases...
Researchers receive $3.2 million in Rutherford Discovery Fellowships
Four researchers from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington have been awarded Rutherford Discovery Fellowships this year.
University of Melbourne confers Honorary Doctorate to Waanyi writer Dr Alexis Wright
The University of Melbourne has conferred an honorary doctorate on Dr Alexis Wright, an internationally recognised, multi-award-winning writer.
Collaboration leads to culturally safe oral health care
A new collaborative project has highlighted the importance of accessible and culturally safe health care for First Nations people.
