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Protesters defy new demands to remove university camps

Pro-Palestine protesters at a second university are considering occupying a building as students defy orders to pack up encampments.

AAP · May 15, 2024

‘Only hope we’ve got’: the audacious plan to genetically engineer Australia’s endangered northern quoll

In a revolutionary approach, scientists are hoping that modifying the marsupial’s genes to resist cane toads’ toxin will save it from extinction

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2024

PM defends student protests as police warn of violence

Anti-Semitism in all forms has been condemned by all sides of politics but politicians are warning against using the term to label peaceful protests.

AAP · May 10, 2024

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Researchers cheer quantum leap on silicon breakthrough

University researchers say they have made a breakthrough in quantum technology that could pave the way for reliable, powerful computers.

AAP · May 7, 2024

Hopes that tick research will lead to vaccine

Researchers are collecting ticks from Australian farms in a bid to unlock information on the deadly parasites and develop a vaccine for animals and humans.

AAP · May 3, 2024

‘A vital moment’: Australian pro-Palestine campus protesters vow to stay on as tensions brew

Opposition is growing as Australia’s universities encampment movement enters its second week

The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2024

Mideast protesters' tensions flare at university campus

Tensions between protesters have escalated at the University of Melbourne's pro-Palestine encampment after supporters of Israel arrived at the site.

AAP · May 2, 2024

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Australian university students are camping out in support of Gaza. Here’s what you need to know

Pro-Palestinian students at four Australian campuses say they will permanently occupy university land until their demands for divestment are met

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2024

Students choose arts degrees in droves despite huge rise in fees under Morrison government

The scheme to incentivise students into other disciplines has failed to stem the ‘massive swell’ of demand for humanities

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2024

Vaping debate: doctor’s reticence over declaring tobacco money raises questions about conflict of interest

Dr Carolyn Beaumont’s website prescribes vapes without a direct consultation, and she has given education presentations without declaring financial support from tobacco company

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2024

Companies portray menopause as ‘medical problem’ and push women towards ineffective treatments, papers find

Medical researchers in US, UK and Australia urge high-income countries to learn from societies with more positive views of menopause

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2024

Uni admits not giving casual more work after claim

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken the University of Melbourne to court, alleging it took adverse action against casuals who exercised a workplace right.

AAP · Mar 5, 2024

Spam robots in show that hints at future evolution

Not Natural at the University of Melbourne's Science Gallery asks questions about how humans, the environment and technology may shape each other in the future.

AAP · Feb 15, 2024

Australia’s climate has warmed by 1.5C since 1910, BoM temperature records show

Warming of the land surface increased from 1.48C after another year of data was added, annual climate statement reveals

The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2024

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2024

Farmbots, flavour pills and zero-gravity beer: inside the mission to grow food in space

Astronauts currently content themselves with freeze-dried gruel, but with plans for crewed missions to Mars in the works, scientists need to create more delicious, nutritious menus

The Guardian - AU · Jan 6, 2024

Climate and vaccine misinformation seemed worlds apart – but it turned out the Cranky Uncle was a universal figure

A game that teaches people how to spot climate misinformation is now being rolled out – with the same cantankerous central character – to combat vaccine hesitancy in the developing world

The Conversation · Dec 28, 2023

What will you read on the beach this summer? We asked 6 avid readers

One of the best things about summer for the book-lovers among us is a beach towel by a strip of water … and time to lose yourself in another world. That might be a traditional beach read – typically a genre paperback with a propulsive plot – or an opportunity…

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023

Cyclone Jasper: how did it cause so much rain and could global heating be to blame?

It hit the coast as a category two cyclone and took almost five days to move west, leaving a metre of rain and devastated communities in its wake

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The Conversation · Dec 4, 2023

Best books of 2023: our experts share the books that have stayed with them

We asked 20 of our regular contributors to nominate their favourite books of the year. Their choices were diverse, intriguing and sometimes surprising. Whether you’re looking for something relaxing or stimulating, educational or enchanting, this selection is a great way to plan your summer reading – or simply add to…

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2023

The Ethical Slut has been called 'the bible' of non-monogamy – but its sexual utopia is oversimplified

In 2022, University of Melbourne evolutionary psychologist Dr Khandis Blake estimated that among young people, “around 4-5 per cent of people might be involved in a polyamorous relationship, and about 20 per cent have probably tried one”.

The Conversation · Nov 16, 2023

Friday essay: Rai Gaita and the moral power of conversation

Ever since the University of Melbourne took from us Rai Gaita’s public lecture series we have been going to Rai’s house in St Kilda to talk. Not regularly, life is too much for that, whenever we can though.

The Conversation · Oct 30, 2023

Women and low-income earners miss out in a superannuation system most Australians think is unfair

Most Australians think the superannuation system is unfair, with only one in three agreeing the retirement savings scheme is fair for most Australians, according to a survey conducted for the University of Melbourne.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2023

Imagine more dragons: US biotech firm aims to breed tiny Australian lizard that is near extinction

Colossal Biosciences, which is behind bid to bring back Tasmanian tiger, teams up with Melbourne Zoo to save 15cm reptile

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2023

What would a levy on international student fees mean for Australian universities?

A major higher education review is considering putting a levy on international student fees in Australia.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

University of Melbourne staff to strike for one week

National Tertiary Education Union members at the University of Melbourne are planning a week-long strike as they fight for better pay and conditions.

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