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Melb Uni names Glyn Davis as interim vice chancellor

The University of Melbourne has appointed Glyn Davis as interim vice chancellor, following the death of Emma Johnston last year.

AAP · Jan 12

Pioneering university leader and researcher remembered

The first woman to lead one of Australia's top universities has died aged 52 following a battle with cancer.

AAP · Dec 29, 2025

Emma Johnston was a visionary scientist, environmentalist and leader, with an abiding hope for humanity

Emma Johnston, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne who has died aged 52, was a marine ecologist, a visionary leader in science and research, a passionate champion of the environment, a brilliant and engaging communicator, and a caring mentor. Emma was also our friend.

The Conversation · Dec 29, 2025

Student protesters face expulsion from University of Melbourne over pro-Palestine office occupation

Exclusive: Pro-Palestine activists who were part of a group who occupied the office of an academic intend to appeal decisions

The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2025

Fewer women receive research grants – but the reasons are more complicated than you'd think

It likely comes as no surprise that women receive a smaller share of research funding than men. But untangling the underlying reasons is no small feat.

The Conversation · May 23, 2023

TikToker’s Dad Models For Test-Shoots In Paris And Becomes An Unlikely ‘Dadfluencer’

A teen made her dad test-shoot all her Paris snaps to ensure the angles and lighting were on point–and turned him into an unlikely ‘dadfluencer’.

Zenger · Aug 31, 2022

Farmers tackling climate change critical of State of the Environment Report

Farmers say a report outlining the deterioration of Australia's environment fails to acknowledge the millions being spent to address their industry's impact on the land.

ABC News · Jul 20, 2022

Majority of Australia's environment in 'poor' state as Labor blames the Coalition for decade of 'inaction and wilful ignorance'

Climate change, mining, pollution, invasive species and habitat loss are outlined in the five-yearly report that has been released, with Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek laying the blame squarely at the feet of the previous government.

ABC News · Jul 18, 2022

Lanarkshire slimmers scale back their clothes for a good cause

Slimming World groups in Rutherglen and Halfway have donated over 100 bags of clothes to Cancer Research UK

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022

Archibald prize 2022: the small Sydney studio breaking big ground

Studio A has become a leading centre for artists with intellectual disability – and with four works up for the portrait prize, they’re getting the recognition they deserve

The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2022