The Latest Breaking News from University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne will hand over operation of the Werribee U-Vet Animal Hospital to a private provider in 2023, while dozens of staff members have been told they will need to reapply for their jobs.

The University of Melbourne will close its U-Vet Animal Hospital, with new operators taking over in the new year.

The health minister points to an independent evaluation of COVID-era psychology sessions to justify cutting the program — but that report actually recommended keeping the sessions.

Veterinary nurses whose jobs will be affected by the potential closure of Victoria's only dedicated teaching hospital are taking action through the Fair Work Commission.

Veterinary nurses are making a last-ditch bid to stop the closure of a Melbourne animal hospital, saying the decision has been "shamefully" fast-tracked.

Throughout history, sports have been guilty of prioritising certain groups at the exclusion of others. There has been a pervasive idea that being an athlete requires the demonstration of traditionally masculine traits. Any individual not doing so was, and often still is, susceptible to being harassed, sidelined, or ostracised.

A new study shows that ancient hominin DNA still lurking in modern humans could play a critical role in fighting off infections.

Modelled on the Climate Council, the body says it will be a ‘strong and trusted voice’ backed by science including First People’s knowledge

Counting resumes to determine the final make-up of the state's parliament, in the wake of a Labor victory which has left the Coalition fractured and the future of the Liberal Party uncertain.

New research reveals legislation changes made to help protect Australia's natural habitats may have intensified catastrophic bushfires in south-east Australia.

Disability groups and student organisations have raised concerns about a move to restrict online learning through universities.