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University of Melbourne publishes second Annual Report on Racism
Today, the University of Melbourne publishes its 2025 Annual Report on Racism.
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Melbourne joins global consortium to advance drug discovery
The University of Melbourne has joined the Structural Genomics Consortium (SGC) with the establishment of SGC-Melbourne, a new SGC Affiliated Site and the consortium’s only site in Australasia.
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Professor Graeme Clark awarded Japan’s Honda Prize
University of Melbourne Emeritus Professor Graeme Clark AC – whose breakthroughs have brought the gift of hearing to over 650,000 people globally – has been awarded the 2026 Honda Prize.
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Beating to a different drum: the hidden rhythms shaping heart rate
University of Melbourne researchers working on a large study of smartwatch data have found that the heart rates of 70 per cent of people follow weekly, quarterly or even yearly cycles.
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Better support for women after surgical or early menopause on its way
Improving the physical and mental health of women with surgical or early menopause and guidance for managing menopause after cancer will be the focus of new research led by the University of Melbourne.
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Deaf Art Science Festival will explore accessibility in emergency and disaster response
Science Gallery Melbourne will host the Deaf Art Science Festival, bringing Deaf and hard of hearing perspectives to conversations about climate change and emergency preparedness.
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Rising sea levels could cost Australians at least $855 billion by 2100
Rising sea levels and storm surges could cost $855 billion in economic losses across Australia by the end of the century, according to new Australian-first research.
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Targeting mosquitoes reduces Buruli ulcer risk in Melbourne trial
Mosquito control in an urban setting can reduce a person's risk of contracting Buruli ulcer by over 80 per cent, finds a new Melbourne-led study.
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Professor Emma Johnston honoured, research excellence recognised at Eureka Prizes
The University of Melbourne has been celebrated at the 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, with researchers and teams recognised for their outstanding contributions to science.