University of Melbourne
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We're a public-spirited institution making distinctive contributions to society in research, learning, teaching and engagement.
CRICOS code: 00116K
CRICOS code: 00116K
New research from the Faculty of Science finds that carbon released from Earth’s spreading tectonic plates, not volcanoes, may have triggered major transitions between ancient ice ages and warm climates.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM
New research from the Faculty of Science finds that carbon released from Earth’s spreading tectonic plates, not volcanoes, may have triggered major transitions between ancient ice ages and warm climates.
Read more → unimelb.me/49xoYkn
Read more → unimelb.me/49xoYkn
We've ranked in the global top 50 across eight broad subject areas in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject. We're also the Australian university with the most subjects in the global top 20.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:08 AM
We've ranked in the global top 50 across eight broad subject areas in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject. We're also the Australian university with the most subjects in the global top 20.
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Thanks to funding through the NHMRC's 2025 Synergy and Ideas grants, 27 UniMelb projects have secured $52 million to help turn bold ideas into meaningful impact.
Congratulations to everyone involved 👏
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Congratulations to everyone involved 👏
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January 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Thanks to funding through the NHMRC's 2025 Synergy and Ideas grants, 27 UniMelb projects have secured $52 million to help turn bold ideas into meaningful impact.
Congratulations to everyone involved 👏
Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/4b6xNms
Congratulations to everyone involved 👏
Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/4b6xNms
Research shows that stress has negative effects on our basic cognitive abilities, such as memory. However, complex behaviours, such as decision-making or problem-solving, are also significantly affected.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Research shows that stress has negative effects on our basic cognitive abilities, such as memory. However, complex behaviours, such as decision-making or problem-solving, are also significantly affected.
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Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/3NMfPvC
Every night, millions of people work hard to keep our essential services running.
New research from the Faculty of Science shows many are paying a hidden biological cost. And it’s all to do with our guts → unimelb.me/4qdsLJm
New research from the Faculty of Science shows many are paying a hidden biological cost. And it’s all to do with our guts → unimelb.me/4qdsLJm
January 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Every night, millions of people work hard to keep our essential services running.
New research from the Faculty of Science shows many are paying a hidden biological cost. And it’s all to do with our guts → unimelb.me/4qdsLJm
New research from the Faculty of Science shows many are paying a hidden biological cost. And it’s all to do with our guts → unimelb.me/4qdsLJm
After the sunscreen wars made headlines last summer, what actually changed?
Our researchers from the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences explain where sunscreen testing landed, and what matters most for sun protection now.
Here’s what you need to know → unimelb.me/3Z1o3m3
Our researchers from the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences explain where sunscreen testing landed, and what matters most for sun protection now.
Here’s what you need to know → unimelb.me/3Z1o3m3
January 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM
After the sunscreen wars made headlines last summer, what actually changed?
Our researchers from the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences explain where sunscreen testing landed, and what matters most for sun protection now.
Here’s what you need to know → unimelb.me/3Z1o3m3
Our researchers from the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences explain where sunscreen testing landed, and what matters most for sun protection now.
Here’s what you need to know → unimelb.me/3Z1o3m3
Associate Professor William Partlett from the Melbourne Law School explains how failure to condemn the illegality of the Trump administration's assault on Venezuela is also an assault on international law
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January 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Associate Professor William Partlett from the Melbourne Law School explains how failure to condemn the illegality of the Trump administration's assault on Venezuela is also an assault on international law
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As summer holidays kick-off many parents are worried their kids will miss out without social media
However, research shows kids can build strong friendships offline through play, shared interests and supportive adults, without the pressure of being online.
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However, research shows kids can build strong friendships offline through play, shared interests and supportive adults, without the pressure of being online.
Read more → unimelb.me/4qsVY2Y
December 27, 2025 at 7:46 AM
As summer holidays kick-off many parents are worried their kids will miss out without social media
However, research shows kids can build strong friendships offline through play, shared interests and supportive adults, without the pressure of being online.
Read more → unimelb.me/4qsVY2Y
However, research shows kids can build strong friendships offline through play, shared interests and supportive adults, without the pressure of being online.
Read more → unimelb.me/4qsVY2Y
Sunshine mode: ON ☀️
December 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Sunshine mode: ON ☀️
A tougher Christmas for many, but not without hope.
Everyday costs are still high, yet new analysis suggests inflation is easing and 2026 could bring some breathing room for households.
Understand what’s changing → unimelb.me/4pdWZef
Everyday costs are still high, yet new analysis suggests inflation is easing and 2026 could bring some breathing room for households.
Understand what’s changing → unimelb.me/4pdWZef
December 24, 2025 at 5:23 AM
A tougher Christmas for many, but not without hope.
Everyday costs are still high, yet new analysis suggests inflation is easing and 2026 could bring some breathing room for households.
Understand what’s changing → unimelb.me/4pdWZef
Everyday costs are still high, yet new analysis suggests inflation is easing and 2026 could bring some breathing room for households.
Understand what’s changing → unimelb.me/4pdWZef
Video games, screaming and coming back for more study at #UniMelb 😍
Here are a few things our recent #UniMelbAlumni are going to do after graduation 🧑🎓
Here are a few things our recent #UniMelbAlumni are going to do after graduation 🧑🎓
December 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Video games, screaming and coming back for more study at #UniMelb 😍
Here are a few things our recent #UniMelbAlumni are going to do after graduation 🧑🎓
Here are a few things our recent #UniMelbAlumni are going to do after graduation 🧑🎓
#UniMelb graduations are all wrapped up 🎓
Whatever road you choose next, we have no doubt you'll continue to achieve great things!
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Whatever road you choose next, we have no doubt you'll continue to achieve great things!
Tap through to stay in touch with us → unimelb.me/4aQlElh
December 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
#UniMelb graduations are all wrapped up 🎓
Whatever road you choose next, we have no doubt you'll continue to achieve great things!
Tap through to stay in touch with us → unimelb.me/4aQlElh
Whatever road you choose next, we have no doubt you'll continue to achieve great things!
Tap through to stay in touch with us → unimelb.me/4aQlElh
If cats had internet access, they’d discover that searching “cats” and “Christmas trees” can lead to cat-astrophising on a scale akin to humans asking Dr Google if they’re going to die from the common cold.
There's some good news, you can tell your feline friend that they're ok → unimelb.me/4q0w9aJ
There's some good news, you can tell your feline friend that they're ok → unimelb.me/4q0w9aJ
December 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
If cats had internet access, they’d discover that searching “cats” and “Christmas trees” can lead to cat-astrophising on a scale akin to humans asking Dr Google if they’re going to die from the common cold.
There's some good news, you can tell your feline friend that they're ok → unimelb.me/4q0w9aJ
There's some good news, you can tell your feline friend that they're ok → unimelb.me/4q0w9aJ
The Arts West aesthetic never misses 🌱
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Arts West aesthetic never misses 🌱
#UniMelb graduations are in full swing! 🎓💙
If you're an international graduate, tap through to join your local alumni network → unimelb.me/49153c7
If you're an international graduate, tap through to join your local alumni network → unimelb.me/49153c7
December 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
#UniMelb graduations are in full swing! 🎓💙
If you're an international graduate, tap through to join your local alumni network → unimelb.me/49153c7
If you're an international graduate, tap through to join your local alumni network → unimelb.me/49153c7
Youth mental health care needs a rethink, which is why we're teaming up with Orygen to build a smarter, more personalised solution, backed by $14M from Wellcome.
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Read more → unimelb.me/4qhb5wl
December 16, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Youth mental health care needs a rethink, which is why we're teaming up with Orygen to build a smarter, more personalised solution, backed by $14M from Wellcome.
Read more → unimelb.me/4qhb5wl
Read more → unimelb.me/4qhb5wl
How fast does Santa actually have to travel to get presents to the kids of the world? Physics has some of the answers – but the rest is pure magic 🪄
Professor Roger Rassool and Dr Matteo Volpi from the Faculty of Science explain → unimelb.me/41MTZ07
Professor Roger Rassool and Dr Matteo Volpi from the Faculty of Science explain → unimelb.me/41MTZ07
December 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
How fast does Santa actually have to travel to get presents to the kids of the world? Physics has some of the answers – but the rest is pure magic 🪄
Professor Roger Rassool and Dr Matteo Volpi from the Faculty of Science explain → unimelb.me/41MTZ07
Professor Roger Rassool and Dr Matteo Volpi from the Faculty of Science explain → unimelb.me/41MTZ07
Where architecture meets colour: Southbank edition 🎨
December 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Where architecture meets colour: Southbank edition 🎨
‘Inventive’, ‘rewarding’ and ‘uncharted’ are just some of the words used to describe Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner, Professor Richard Robson ⚛️
Tap through to read more about what it's like to work and learn alongside Professor Robson→ unimelb.me/4rNlpgS
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December 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
‘Inventive’, ‘rewarding’ and ‘uncharted’ are just some of the words used to describe Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner, Professor Richard Robson ⚛️
Tap through to read more about what it's like to work and learn alongside Professor Robson→ unimelb.me/4rNlpgS
Tap through to read more about what it's like to work and learn alongside Professor Robson→ unimelb.me/4rNlpgS
Today, 1,500 Year 12 students were offered our prestigious Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarships and Narrm Scholarships, opening pathways to world-class education and life-changing opportunities! 💙
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📸 Peter Casamento
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📸 Peter Casamento
December 11, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Today, 1,500 Year 12 students were offered our prestigious Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarships and Narrm Scholarships, opening pathways to world-class education and life-changing opportunities! 💙
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📸 Peter Casamento
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📸 Peter Casamento
Asialink has appointed Rachel Thompson as its new CEO. A former ‘trailblazer of the Australian Public Service’, she brings deep experience in public policy and economic strategy to lead Asialink’s refreshed vision for Australia’s engagement with Asia.
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More → https://unimelb.me/495GlIA
Asialink signals readiness for next phase of growth and impact with new CEO
Asialink has announced Rachel Thompson as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Asialink has appointed Rachel Thompson as its new CEO. A former ‘trailblazer of the Australian Public Service’, she brings deep experience in public policy and economic strategy to lead Asialink’s refreshed vision for Australia’s engagement with Asia.
More → https://unimelb.me/495GlIA
More → https://unimelb.me/495GlIA
#UniMelb Professor Richard Robson accepted his Nobel Prize in Chemistry from Swedish King Carl Gustaf XVI in a glittering ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall.
Prof Robson was joined by family, friends and long-time colleagues to receive chemistry’s highest honour → unimelb.me/3XNUoMM
Prof Robson was joined by family, friends and long-time colleagues to receive chemistry’s highest honour → unimelb.me/3XNUoMM
December 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
#UniMelb Professor Richard Robson accepted his Nobel Prize in Chemistry from Swedish King Carl Gustaf XVI in a glittering ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall.
Prof Robson was joined by family, friends and long-time colleagues to receive chemistry’s highest honour → unimelb.me/3XNUoMM
Prof Robson was joined by family, friends and long-time colleagues to receive chemistry’s highest honour → unimelb.me/3XNUoMM
A landmark framework will drive the next phase of Australia-India research collaboration and provide a five-year forward-looking roadmap of key activities and priority areas to ensure the Australia-India research relationship continues to grow in scale and impact.
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Read more → unimelb.me/4pRl3UE
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A landmark framework will drive the next phase of Australia-India research collaboration and provide a five-year forward-looking roadmap of key activities and priority areas to ensure the Australia-India research relationship continues to grow in scale and impact.
Read more → unimelb.me/4pRl3UE
Read more → unimelb.me/4pRl3UE