National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator Grants will support high-performing researchers with flexible funding over five years to develop collaborations and pursue important new research directions without being restricted to the scope of a specific project → unimelb.me/4fL00zL

Professor of Environment, Climate and Global Health from the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Kathryn Bowen, has been appointed as the new director of Melbourne Climate Futures (MCF) by UniMelb. Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/3RAMgje

Fluent, a #UniMelb spinout company, are developing a brain computer interface designed to help people living with neurological disorders, such as motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis, communicate simply by using their thoughts 💭 Learn more → unimelb.me/4xYOER1

Associate Professor Guy Morrow explains how the Albanese government has ruled out AI copyright exemptions in a new national framework, but much First Nations cultural knowledge sits outside copyright and risks going unprotected. Read more → unimelb.me/4foEIcj

Note to self: you are exactly where you need to be 💙

As AI transforms our workplaces, how can we ensure humans remain at the heart of creativity? 🧐 #UniMelb experts, Dr Rashika Bahl and Joshua Rose, suggest a new levy on AI-generated content to support and protect real human creatives. Read more via Pursuit → unimelb.me/4xepTiP

The Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) has recognised UniMelb's Cancer Sciences Unit (CSU), delivered in partnership with the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Alliance, with the 2026 ASPIRE Social Accountability Award. Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/4f9V2h0

Those clear, Melbourne winter skies 🧊🪾 Image credit: instagram.com/p/DaaESCcTPwL/

More than 200 African students from several high schools visited UniMelb for a career forum designed to help young people understand what pathways are possible. Tap through to learn more → unimelb.me/4uWcLNq

An online tool to help women make informed decisions about Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) will be developed by a team from UniMelb. Backed by research and the latest evidence, the tool will give women access to independent, evidence-based information → unimelb.me/3SI3LOy

The 50 Words Project has reached a record milestone, preserving audio recordings of 50 unique words in 100 different Indigenous languages. Through the interactive map, users can explore and listen to spoken words from community members of those language groups. Read more → unimelb.me/4vm1gQx

UniMelb researchers have uncovered several animal welfare issues in the United Kingdom’s greyhound racing industry, reigniting public debate about whether the sport should be banned worldwide. Read more → unimelb.me/4uMNXHI

We love that winter sunshine 🌞 📸 by Peter Casamento via Melbourne Connect

Health messaging that respects cultural context and language creates stronger understanding and trust. Tap through to read more on how UniMelb researchers are working to change that → unimelb.me/4eokxcT

Ever wondered why your gut has such a strong influence on how you feel? Research from the Fcaulty of Science is exploring the fascinating connection between what we eat and our gut health and how it all impacts our wellbeing. Tap through to learn more about that gut feeling → unimelb.me/4aA0maA

Winter strolls at our Parkville campus 🌤️🧣

Marking the midpoint of our Sustainability Plan 2030, the 2025 Sustainability Report highlights achievements across research, education and operations and shows the collective impact of our community in driving sustainability and building resilience for the future. Learn more → unimelb.me/4fWTuYr

As National Reconciliation Week draws to a close, we're celebrating UniMelb's Travis Lovett, who completed the National Walk for Truth that  brought  together  people across Australia to listen, learn  and engage in a shared process of truth-telling. Tap through to learn more → unimelb.me/4uB7s6K

Menopause symptoms can affect people very differently. Our researchers from the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences are working to better understand why some experiences are more severe, and what support options may help.

Rainy days at our Parkville campus 🍂🌧️ Image credit: instagram.com/p/DX3pX1PkQ2z/?img_index=1

Earlier this week, we came together to celebrate Africa Day and asked our UniMelb community what the heart of their culture is 💙 Tap through to see what student events are on → unimelb.me/3ZqzB0f

Today, we came together for National Reconciliation Week at the Wilin Garden to reflect, connect and strengthen our commitment to truth-telling and elevating Indigenous voices on the path to reconciliation. Tap through to learn more about The Wilin Centre → unimelb.me/4mJU24K

The paw-fect pose 🐶 Image credit: unimelb.me/4tNoXzE

A team of parasitologists from the Faculty of Science have developed a new diagnostic test capable of detecting the entire parasitic nematode community from stool samples of humans and animals in one go, which is expected to lead to better treatments in human and animal health → unimelb.me/43dQ8IS

Congratulations to the 20 UniMelb research projects that have secured funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects 2025 Round 2 scheme, with support from the Australian Government. Tap through to discover the projects and learn more → unimelb.me/3PCBnw3

Join us in support and recognition of National Reconciliation Week (NRW). We encourage everyone in the University community to join us in building a more united and respectful nation. Tap through to discover the 2026 NRW event program → unimelb.me/3GnQSip

The Royal Society of Victoria has announced its 2026 Fellows, and we're proud to share that eight science leaders from UniMelb across the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences have been named. Read more and see all the fellows → unimelb.me/4uqE9Ux

Foggy autumn days on our Parkville campus 🍂 Image credit: instagram.com/p/DYO6jNMJQdK/

More students from Melbourne's west will have a new pathway into medicine. Together with Victoria University eligible graduates can apply for the Doctor of Medicine North Western Pathway to support future primary care and general practice in Melbourne’s west and north-west → unimelb.me/4wCcod9

Meet A/Prof Marcy Robertson from the Faculty of Science 👋 Although she is an algebraic topology whiz, Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellow and educator, Marcy wasn't originally interested in maths when she was younger. Read more → unimelb.me/4u6PUPS