The Latest Breaking News from the University of Melbourne

Australia's unis make the grade on global leaderboard

Six Australian universities have featured in the world's top 100, according to a prestigious list, swimming against a tide of broader educational decline.

AAP · Sep 29

The Coalition wants ‘discrete’ First Nations content in schools. But children must be taught to critically assess concepts such as national pride

A law passed in Victoria in 1886 left aftershocks felt across Australia today. Yet few white people have ever heard of it

The Guardian - AU · Sep 22

Emily is barely scraping by after buying a house – and it’s taking a toll on her mental health

Exclusive: Mortgage holders say financial pressure is causing serious anxiety, as a study reveals the effects of debt stress and rising rates

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17

For thousands of years, Pacific farmers adapted crops to drought and changing weather; now Samoa and Tonga are combining that ancestral knowledge with modern science to rebuild soil, manage weeds and make farms more climate-resilient

Pacific farmers are reviving ancestral wisdom and scientific methods for climate resilience. Traditional practices like mulching and sheep grazing are proving effective against climate challenges. These combined approaches enhance soil health and reduce reliance on costly chemical inputs. Farmers in Samoa and Tonga are seeing improved crop yields and economic…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Woman’s Viral Take On Mental Load In Relationships Leaves Men Angry And Women Feeling Seen

Making grocery lists, checking pantry stock, planning five dinners, and keeping track of doctor appointments might seem like minor everyday tasks. But when you stack them all up and place them solely onto one person’s shoulders, they start to look more like a full-time, uncompensated job. Sadly, this is the…

Bored Panda · Aug 12

'It's real, and it's happening': Antibiotic resistance in kids is rising around the world, massive study finds

A global analysis shows how antibiotic resistance has been increasing among childhood infections.

LiveScience · Aug 5

Jewish professor feared ‘terrorist attack’ when protesters occupied office, antisemitism royal commission hears

Prof Steven Prawer tells commission University of Melbourne needs to show it tolerates dissent, but not misbehaviour

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14

One Nation says it’s the only party in Australia to question climate science. It should ask itself why

Climate change denial has become untenable yet Hanson’s party digs in – with conspiracy theories, cherrypicking and claims that are easy to refute

The Guardian - AU · May 21

Prominent Australian academic denies links to powerful Iranian politician

Prof Abbas Rajabifard of the University of Melbourne says he was listed as a co-author of research with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s chief negotiator in recent peace talks, without his knowledge

The Guardian - AU · May 14

Property, a visa and a university job: the Australian links forged by a powerful Iranian politician’s son in Melbourne

The son of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf – who is leading peace negotiations with US – lived and worked in Melbourne, raising questions about sanctions and security

The Guardian - AU · May 10