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CRICOS code: 00116K
Pathway to your dreams 🌱
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Pathway to your dreams 🌱
Meet Olympic race-walker Jemima Montag, currently studying at the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.
Tap through to read how the Andrew and Geraldine Buxton Athletics Scholarship has powered Jemima’s belief in herself → unimelb.me/3OghLNg
Tap through to read how the Andrew and Geraldine Buxton Athletics Scholarship has powered Jemima’s belief in herself → unimelb.me/3OghLNg
February 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Meet Olympic race-walker Jemima Montag, currently studying at the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.
Tap through to read how the Andrew and Geraldine Buxton Athletics Scholarship has powered Jemima’s belief in herself → unimelb.me/3OghLNg
Tap through to read how the Andrew and Geraldine Buxton Athletics Scholarship has powered Jemima’s belief in herself → unimelb.me/3OghLNg
February 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate UniMelb Laureate Prof Graeme Clark AC on receiving the 2026 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.
A pioneer of the Bionic Ear, his groundbreaking work in cochlear implants has helped restore hearing to more than a million people worldwide → unimelb.me/4qbZAFJ
A pioneer of the Bionic Ear, his groundbreaking work in cochlear implants has helped restore hearing to more than a million people worldwide → unimelb.me/4qbZAFJ
February 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate UniMelb Laureate Prof Graeme Clark AC on receiving the 2026 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.
A pioneer of the Bionic Ear, his groundbreaking work in cochlear implants has helped restore hearing to more than a million people worldwide → unimelb.me/4qbZAFJ
A pioneer of the Bionic Ear, his groundbreaking work in cochlear implants has helped restore hearing to more than a million people worldwide → unimelb.me/4qbZAFJ
New research shows deaths from cardiovascular disease linked to being overweight, and obesity are increasing, with the fastest rises seen earlier in adulthood and in socio-economically disadvantaged communities.
Read more → unimelb.me/3LTErST
Read more → unimelb.me/3LTErST
February 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
New research shows deaths from cardiovascular disease linked to being overweight, and obesity are increasing, with the fastest rises seen earlier in adulthood and in socio-economically disadvantaged communities.
Read more → unimelb.me/3LTErST
Read more → unimelb.me/3LTErST
Please join us in congratulating members of the #UniMelb community who have received 2026 Australia Day Honours.
Tap through to see the full list of honourees → unimelb.me/4kbnJev
Tap through to see the full list of honourees → unimelb.me/4kbnJev
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Please join us in congratulating members of the #UniMelb community who have received 2026 Australia Day Honours.
Tap through to see the full list of honourees → unimelb.me/4kbnJev
Tap through to see the full list of honourees → unimelb.me/4kbnJev
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
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.
Tap through to learn more → unimelb.me/3LBGkU7
Tap through to learn more → unimelb.me/3LBGkU7
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.
Tap through to learn more → unimelb.me/3LBGkU7
Tap through to learn more → unimelb.me/3LBGkU7
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
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.
Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/3NMfPvC
Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/3NMfPvC
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.
Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/3NMfPvC
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
Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/4aOrzr9
Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/4aOrzr9
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
Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/4aOrzr9
Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/4aOrzr9
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
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!
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
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.
Read more → unimelb.me/4qhb5wl
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