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We are a public-spirited institution making distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement. CRICOS code: 00116K
Melbourne, Australia
Joined May 2008
Nearly one in every two people with COVID-19 is at risk of developing Post-COVID-19 Neurological Syndrome (PCNS). Symptoms of PCNS mimic some of the symptoms we see after a stroke and younger adults seem to be at particular risk. Here's what we know β
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@Cambridge_Uni @Twitter Much better now that the outage is sorted! How is everything going over at Cambridge? π.
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We're delighted to announce Professor Emma Johnston AO (@DrEmmaLJohnston) has been appointed the 21st Vice-Chancellor of @UniMelb. Professor Johnston, is the first woman to be appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University, commencing her new role in February 2025 β
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"If we have something to say, we should say it" - @AstroKatie on science & politics. More from Katie here:
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We're delighted and relieved that Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been released from jail in Iran. VC Prof Duncan Maskell said Dr Moore-Gilbert is safe and well and in strong spirits, and the Universityβs first priority is her ongoing health and wellbeing.
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Welcome banner has been updated for 2017! Now acknowledges traditional owners, welcomes all in Wurundjeri and nine other languages. β
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What role can universities play in a crisis? Do they have the public's trust to step up to the challenge? . Join the discussion w/ Prof Duncan Maskell, Prof @MargaretSheil, A/Prof Michael-Shawn Fletcher & Dr @scidocmartin this Wed 6PM .#ScienceWeek .
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@_AmyGray_ @MichelleGHunder @dancinbyherself @kirapuru Hi everyone. Bullying, harassment, sexual assault, harassment and discrimination are never okay. The Roosh V post is deeply concerning. We have referred it to the police for monitoring and our security team is paying particular attention to the locations named in the post. (1/2).
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As #alternativefacts began to trend, critics told scientists to "stick to science". @AstroKatie won't, & here's why:
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There has been a lot of misinformation swirling in relation to COVID-19, so @UniMelbMDHS and @TheDohertyInst held an online panel of experts to dispel the myths and give you reliable, accurate information. Watch the full video here β #COVID19au
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We've risen six places to no. 35 in the world and maintained our position as Australia's no. 1 university in the prestigious Shanghai Rankingβs Academic Ranking of World Universities. We remain the only Australian university in the top 50. π
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In the @vaticanlibrary there's a 13th century manuscript on falconry belonging to King Frederick II of Sicily, and inside are images of an Australasian cockatoo. How did a cockatoo end up in 13th century Sicily? #UnimelbPursuit
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We're thrilled to announce we've been named the number 1 Australian university and 32nd globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Read more β
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Weβre excited to welcome an additional $245 million investment from @VicGovAU to build the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease, bringing together researchers, public health experts & clinicians from #UniMelb, @BurnetInstitute & @TheDohertyInst β
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Melbourne School of Witchcraft and Wizardry set to revolutionise magical studies:
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.@SenatorWong and Senator @Jordonsteele-John are the 2018 winners of the McKinnon Prize for Political Leadership. They reflect on the leaders that inspire them, and why leadership in democracy matters. #UnimelbPursuit #auspol
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We're excited today to announce, with the @BurnetInstitute & @TheDohertyInst, that a new Australian hub for infectious diseases and global health will be established in our world-leading Melbourne Biomedical Precinct thanks to an investment by @VicGovAu .
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Welcome to 2020 π.To all our students, staff and partners, we wish you another year of learning and discoveries! And we're looking forward to welcoming all of our new students very soon π . #HappyNewYear π π
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@_AmyGray_ @MichelleGHunder @dancinbyherself @kirapuru We've written to the forum admins to request that the post is removed. If anyone feels unsafe while on campus, they are encouraged to contact the Universityβs security team at 8344 6666 for immediate response. (2/2).
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We're proud to remain the highest ranked Australian university in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020, placing 32nd again this year. Read more β
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Good news. Researchers at @TheDohertyInst β a joint venture between @unimelb and @TheRMH β have mapped the immune response from a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) patient, showing the bodyβs ability to fight the virus and recover from the infection.
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Mad Max, one of Australia's most iconic films, was released 40 years ago today!. Did you know that our underground car park made an appearance in the original film? π π¬ Here's how this humble car park has become an icon itself.
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What is dark matter, and why are we looking for it? . PhD student @mjzurowski took us 1km underground, into the @arc_dmpp Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (SUPL), to explain why the hunt for dark matter, matters π. Read more in #UniMelbPursuit β
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Meet Master of International Relations student @KhalidAmiri01. He shares his inspiring journey of starting a new life in Melbourne after fleeing Kabul, Afghanistan β
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We're pleased to share that #UniMelb is the highest ranked university in Australia for the thirteenth consecutive year, according to the latest @TimesHigherEd World University Rankings. Read more β
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There was an expression of interest at @UniMelbMDHS calling on med students to help out the health workforce. 1,388 signed up within 24h - they only have 1,389 students (and one never reads his emails, according to @SteveTrumble). #COVID19Australia
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Generations of men have grown up with the idea that boys don't cry. A new campaign, @BoysDoCry2021, which features a reworked version of The Cure's iconic song "Boy's Don't Cry", aims to put an end to this idea β #BoysDoCry #BoysDoCry2021 #SupportAMate
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The βAllison Milner Early Career Research Fellowshipβ has been established to honour A/Prof. Milner, who was killed in a tragic accident at Princes Park in Carlton in August. She was highly regarded for her research in the field of suicide prevention.
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We're very pleased to share that we've been ranked 33 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, with a strong performance in the teaching, research and international indicators. Tap through to read more β
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Breakthrough! Revolutionary device invented to allow paralysed to walk with power of thought
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2015 @TimesHigherEd World University Rankings announced: We're No.1 in Australia! Learn why @ http://t.co/GzC9r0enFC.
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We can confirm that one of our staff members has been tested positive for coronavirus infection COVID-19. Our number one priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and the entire University community. Our thoughts are with our staff member. [1/5].
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Dark matter has been eluding scientists for decades, but with the official unveiling of the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (SUPL), the global hunt for dark matter has now arrived in Australia. π @ourANU @ANSTO @Swinburne @UniofAdelaide @ARC_DMPP
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Vice-Chancellor Duncan Maskell, has announced the investment of at least $6 million to launch an #Indigenous Knowledge Institute for world-leading Aboriginal knowledge, research & education at UniMelb. @MurrupBarak @indiglang @YothuYindiFound .
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We're very excited to announce that we've opened a $100m life sciences complex which offers Australia's most sophisticated STEMM teaching laboratories and facilities. Read more β @SciMelb @FVASunimelb @UnimelbMDHS
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We're pleased to announce that Professor @GunnJane has been appointed Dean of @UniMelbMDHS π.
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We've been ranked number one in Australia in the @timeshighered's World Reputation Rankings for 2018! That makes it the eighth consecutive year π . This means UniMelb is in the global top 40 across all three of the major ranking bodies. Read more:
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Join us on Thursday 15 July to hear former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd present the 2021 A.N. Smith Lecture in Journalism and make the case for a royal commission into Australiaβs media landscape. Tap through to register.
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To close out the week, we're rewinding to these autumnal vibes and our beloved Botany Building π. Image credit:
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For the 7th consecutive year, we've been named Australiaβs #1 university in @timeshighered Reputation Rankings!
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We're proud to share that we're the highest-ranked Australian university and 35 in the world, according to the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). Tap through to learn more β
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Weβre pleased to announce that Professor @cmvaug has been appointed as the new director of @unimelbMSPGH's @NossalInstitute. The @UniMelbMDHS institute is focused on strengthening the health systems for populations across the Asia Pacific β
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For our latest coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and support updates please tap here:
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Lengger Lanang, a centuries-old Javanese art form, is threatened by social change and increasingly intolerant views toward queer expression. With the help of @vca_mcm's motion capture technology, this art form is being preserved for future generations β
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Great news! Unimelb has ranked #1 in Australia in the @ShanghaiRanking's Academic Ranking of World Unis! π
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Scientists at @TheDohertyInst have successfully grown the Wuhan #coronavirus from a patient sample. This significant milestone will facilitate development of new diagnostic tests, vaccine development, and provision of international reference standards β
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Congratulations to Professor @marcialangton AM who has been appointed as the first Associate Provost at #unimelb:
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Could the economic benefits of emissions reduction far outweigh the costs?. According to this modelling, the costs to Australia from not meeting the Paris Accord target from now to 2050, is $1.19 trillion dollars β @MSSIMelb @Tom_Kompas #ClimateChange
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.@AstroKatie on the #CassiniFinale, and the beauty and inspiration the spacecraft has provided #CassiniInspires
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Is preventing a #pandemic like a military operation? π· .@VictorianCHO Prof Brett Sutton recently joined @ProfPCDoherty, @ProfSharonLewin & @DemocracyTalk to discuss the challenges ahead. Tap through for relevant insights into the #covid19vic lockdown βΆοΈ .
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It's official. #Melbourne has been named the world's most liveable city - for the 7th year in a row!
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A collaborative study has shown an anti-parasitic drug already available kills #COVID_19 virus within 48 hrs in vitro. Human trials are now needed. The study was led by @MonashBDI with @TheDohertyInst, a joint venture of @UniMelb and @TheRMH. Details:
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Join us on Wednesday at 7pm AEDT to watch the first instalment of our new series, Conversations on COVID-19: The Global View. This week @NIAIDNews Director Anthony Fauci will be joining @UniMelbMDHS Dean Professor @shitijkapur and @TheDohertyInst Director @ProfSharonLewin. (1/2)
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Weβre excited to welcome US Secretary of State @SecBlinken to our Parkville campus today to speak with some of our remarkable students!
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A tribute from Professor Terry Nolan, Head of Melbourne School of Population and Global Health. βOur thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and colleagues of Associate Professor Allison Milner from the Universityβs Melbourne School of Population and Global Health.
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We're excited to announce our scientists at @SciMelb, @TheFlorey and @Bio21Institute have developed a new drug that delays #motorneuronedisease progression & improves cognitive & clinical symptoms.
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Help us break the Guinness World Record for most people stargazing across multiple venues! This event also includes a live screening of Stargazing Live with @ProfBrianCox. Register here: @scopesInSchools
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Public debate about Victoria's Pandemic Management Bill has been gathering pace. Two experts from @MelbLawSchool say the big problem with the Bill is it gives too much power to government, and far too little to parliament β #UniMelbPursuit @WPartlett
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One of the biggest scientific discoveries ever could soon happen in Australia, inside a dark matter laboratory at the bottom of a gold mine. But what is dark matter, and why are we looking for it 1km underground? Find out on #UniMelbPursuit β
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There's a human-sized, rainbow hamster wheel at @SciGalleryMel, and it's here to show us how exercise can protect our mental health, and why we should tap into this mood medicine β π . #UniMelbPursuit
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Congratulations to Dr Catherine Granger, winner of this year's prestigious Victorian Tall Poppy Award! Catherine's research looks at physical activity in people with lung cancer.
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We're pleased to announce Unimelb has moved up a place to 32 globally in @timeshighered World University Rankings
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Congratulations to Associate Provost Prof Marcia Langton on receiving a YolΕu Heroes Award at #Garma2022 alongside distinguished Elders.
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Congrats to our newest students for receiving an offer to study with us in semester 1, 2023! We can't wait to welcome you to our campuses π. Get started by accepting your offer, enrolling in your course and selecting subjects for your first semester β
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Help us break the Guinness World Record for most people stargazing across multiple venues! This event also includes a live screening of Stargazing Live with @ProfBrianCox. Register here: @scopesInSchools
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We've become the first Australian university to sign up to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), a set of recommendations that encourage a meaningful and comprehensive assessment of research quality. Tap through for details.
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The entrance to the bat cave, aka the underground car park π¦ π . Image credit:
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Melbourne! We'll have front row seats to tomorrow's rare #SuperBlueBloodMoon. We asked observational cosmologist Dr Christian Reichardt what it is, when to see it & why it's rare π #UnimelbPursuit
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We're excited to share the new Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) building plans - an iconic addition to the world-leading Melbourne Biomedical Precinct! . Read more in the thread π
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To get you in the right frame of mind for exams today, we had a petting zoo and snacks at the ready! π ππ
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Have you heard about our 50 Words Project? To build public awareness around the diversity of #FirstNations' languages, @indiglang aims to record 50 words in every Indigenous language of Australia. @ArtsUnimelb @MurrupBarak @AIATSIS #IYIL2019.
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Meet Chimbu, the blue-eyed, bear-eared tree kangaroo π³π¦. His recent birth at Healesville Sanctuary gives us the chance to watch one of these unique, and very rare, creatures grow up β π. @drmparrott @SciMelb @ZoosVictoria
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If you're in Melbourne, you would have just felt an earthquake. Did you know that two earthquakes in Victoria nine years ago tell us a lot about how fault lines can βtalk to each otherβ to generate further seismic shocks? . #UniMelbPursuit
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As we begin to rollout the COVID-19 vaccine, we are faced with an abundance of new information, technical terminology, vaccine myths and misinformation. At this Q&A event held by @TheDohertyInst, a panel of experts will answer your burning questions β
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We're delighted to announce the appointment of our next Vice-Chancellor, Prof Duncan Maskell from @Cambridge_Uni
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A new Shakespeare folio has been found. A swag of original plays are still missing!
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We're very pleased to announce the launch of the Melbourne Disability Institute! This major investment in disability research aims to improve the lives of people with disability, their families and carers
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Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan, a month of fasting. It's a time of joy, reflection, sharing and cooperation. Our warmest Eid greetings to Muslim students and staff, their families and our global Muslim community on this important occasion.
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Twinning and winning π―ββοΈ Delayed because of COVID border closures, twin PhD students Thejani and Nadeesha Gunaratne were finally able to reunite and graduate together on the weekend, one day before #NationalTwinDay! π. Tap to learn more β
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"I am growing tired of being told to not be myself. Diversity is about accepting differences, not about making women act like men." β Prof Frances Separovic. #UnimelbPursuit @SciMelb
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We believe this could be a world-first: A cat has seemingly graduated from #UniMelb with a Doctor of Pawsiotherapy (but he did almost fail Staying Off the Furniture 1). Congrats, Salem! π.
@unimelb Salem completed his DPT this year. Our other cat, Kilogram, is wrapping his meownotechnology degree next year.
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Today is Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) and for #UniMelb, it's an opportunity to celebrate the important contributions made by transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people at the Uni & reaffirm our commitment to ensure that everyone can feel welcome, valued & respected here.
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Today UoM academics and students gathered to show their support for kids in detention. #LetThemStay
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.@MonashUni Your confidence is brilliant, but you're dreaming a little too large. Weβve had an extra century to practice.
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For the sixth year in a row, Melbourne has been ranked the world's most liveable city!
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Ready to have your mind blown? π€― . Two of our students recreated the Old Quad in @Minecraft! The creators of this alternate universe have chosen to remain anonymous but did reveal they're doing a Doctor of Medicine and Bachelor of Arts. We love cross-faculty collaboration! πΎ
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