Media Releases : Archive
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[ 29 Apr 2005 ] An Irish-style presidency for Australia?
The challenge of how Australia might successfully replace a fading monarchy without damaging the well-established Westminster-style system of representative democracy is the subject of a presentation at the University of Melbourne next Monday, 2 May. [ 28 Apr 2005 ] Mission accomplished? The second anniversary of the “end” of the Iraq war
On the second anniversary of President Bush’s so-called “end of fighting in Iraq”, the continuing violent crisis of governance is the subject of a public forum for the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Islam and the History Department at the University of Melbourne this evening, 28 April. [ 28 Apr 2005 ] College life promises Liam a socialising experience
University of Melbourne students at St Mary’s College have a new and particularly playful fellow ‘student’ – an eight-week old black Labrador puppy and trainee Guide Dog called Liam. [ 28 Apr 2005 ] The future of bugging hangs by a thread of light
New technology that will make it impossible to eavesdrop on communications or steal information has been developed by University of Melbourne researchers — and it all depends on growing diamonds in a microwave oven. [ 27 Apr 2005 ] The Terri Schiavo case: Could it happen here?
Leading University of Melbourne law and medical ethics expert Professor Loane Skene will investigate the ethical and judicial aspects of a recent US court decision to remove the artificial feeding tube that had kept Terri Schiavo alive for 15 years. [ 26 Apr 2005 ] Bio21 boosts Ag biotech
Healthier crops, safer pesticides and lower toxicities in metal are just some of the advances in agricultural science expected when Melbourne’s new biotechnology hub stirs into action. [ 21 Apr 2005 ] Stuck on Welfare
Australians on disability and sole parent payments are showing a long-term dependency on the welfare system, according to a new report by the University of Melbourne's Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research and Monash University. [ 21 Apr 2005 ] University reaches out to Gippsland students
Gippsland students will be given an opportunity to learn more about university life with free University of Melbourne briefing sessions held throughout the region next week. [ 21 Apr 2005 ] Endeavour award to help art conservator save paintings in tropical climates
A University of Melbourne PhD student and art conservator has won an Endeavour Award to facilitate research into the behaviour of western art materials in tropical environments – knowledge which may help preserve valuable paintings in the collections of galleries in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. [ 20 Apr 2005 ] Pre-budget assessment of the economy and the reform agenda
In the lead up to the 2005 budget, the Melbourne Institute’s long-running Public Economics Forum will explore the short, medium and long run economic outlook, and the economic reform agenda. [ 20 Apr 2005 ] Endangered native grassland lost to urbanisation
Melbourne has lost the equivalent of about 100 MCG playing fields of native grasslands a year for the past twenty years to industrial and housing development and weed invasion. [ 20 Apr 2005 ] New MTC theatre moves a step closer
A new 500-seat theatre and permanent home for the Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) - a semi-autonomous department of the University of Melbourne - has moved a step closer. [ 18 Apr 2005 ] Architecture for the soul
Internationally celebrated, environmentally focused and culturally sensitive architect, Gregory Burgess was recently awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Architecture by the University of Melbourne. [ 15 Apr 2005 ] Medical error and malpractice litigation in the US
A Harvard University malpractice litigation expert will consider what lessons the United States’ turbulent history in the area of medical malpractice may have for Australia in a free public lecture next week. [ 15 Apr 2005 ] Spinal-cord regrowth scientist wins first ever SpinalCure Australia Fellowship
A University of Melbourne researcher has been rewarded for her groundbreaking research to enhance the regrowth of spinal cord nerves after they are damaged. [ 15 Apr 2005 ] Neuroscience researcher wins “outstanding overseas student” award from Chinese government
A PhD student working in the field of neuroscience in the University of Melbourne’s Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology has been selected as one of an elite cohort of “outstanding overseas Chinese students” by the Chinese Ministry of Education’s China Scholarship Council. [ 13 Apr 2005 ] Engineering students in top gear for racing car project
University of Melbourne final year Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering students are designing and fabricating a new Formula-style racing car to compete in this year’s Australian round of the International Formula SAE-A competition. [ 12 Apr 2005 ] Militancy, Ideas of Jihad and Islam
The meanings of Islamic “jihad” and why it has been used to justify radical terrorist ideologies will be explored by prominent Australian and overseas speakers at a free public forum tomorrow (Wednesday April 13). [ 12 Apr 2005 ] New director at Melbourne Institute
The Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research has appointed leading Australian economist Professor John Freebairn as its new director, replacing former high-profile director of 10 years, Professor Peter Dawkins. [ 12 Apr 2005 ] University of Melbourne Council opposes plans for VSU
The University of Melbourne Council has firmly opposed the Federal Government's plans to prevent Australian universities collecting non-academic fees from their students. |
