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The latest in science at the University of Melbourne, in Australia and around the world.
🌟Celebrating our PhD graduates: Where are they now?🌟 Congratulations to Dr Greg Lefoe, a recent graduate from our higher education program partnership with universities and industry. Greg did his PhD part-time at the @UniMelb while working for us as a Senior Research…
A research team including @trentpenman analysed data to evaluate cost-effective fire management strategies and improve predictions of future outcomes. We need to use this knowledge to address fires preventatively. Tap to learn more ➡️ unimelb.me/40idkDX
What can we learn about the universe from asteroids and meteorites? ☄️ Our scientists are collaborating with @UTokyo_News and @JAXA_jp on exciting new research using analytical geochemistry to study space matter. Tap to learn more ⬇️ unimelb.me/4h1SO1j
The marsupial mole is a rare native animal that has adapted to life in harsh desert conditions in unusual ways. @AJ_Pask, @srfrankenberg and Dr Charles Feigin are part of the first-ever research into its genome. Tap to learn more in Pursuit ➡️ unimelb.me/40jcOH4
It’s been a tough year for weather and climate, but it’s not all bad. Research fellow Dr Kim Read from the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences shares good news on the fight for climate around the world. Tap to learn more in Pursuit ➡️ unimelb.me/41Kvz7I
The @colossal Foundation has generously donated a further US $3 million to engineering amphibian immunity, supporting the work of @AJ_Pask and Dr Stephen Frankenberg. Tap to learn more ➡️ unimelb.me/49JFRa8
Dr Rachael Fowler is examining the history of eremophilas, a desert plant group, to better understand how the arid zone developed. Tap to learn more ➡️ unimelb.me/3Dr1LT8
Prof Paul Donnelly is the inaugural Richard Robson Chair of Chemistry. This new Chair is named after Prof Richard Robson, who created groundbreaking models and a new field of chemistry. Congratulations! Tap to learn more ➡️ unimelb.me/3D3TvIK
Science has a new Head of the School of Chemistry (@ChemistryUoM). Congratulations Prof Uta Wille! Prof Wille is an internationally recognised physical organic chemistry expert and an accomplished leader and educator. Tap to learn more ➡️ unimelb.me/3B3OzTt
What were the key takeaways from this year’s #COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan? Four PhD students, including Navam Niles and @jasontitifanue analysed agreements made and approaches for Pacific nations vulnerable to climate. Tap to learn more ➡️ unimelb.me/4g684cS
We have many awards and achievements to celebrate! Congratulations to our academics who have excelled in chemistry, soil science and were named as global Highly Cited researchers recently. Tap to learn more and catch up on Faculty news ➡️ science.unimelb.edu.au/about/news
Wonderful to see experiments from our DAFF soil fauna project at @SciMelb being presented at #meem24 by Dr Reza Ghaderi @rghaderi294. Different trophic levels and their role in nitrogen mineralisation in soil. Great team effort on this experiment. 👏
Congratulations Nicole!
I'm delighted to have joined the ARC College of Experts! @arc_gov_au @SciMelb
The annual #UniMelb Sustainability Awards celebrate professional staff, academics and students who have made valuable contributions to sustainability across various disciplines, and we'd like to say thanks to: 👉 Ruby Graovac's project delivery team from @SciMelb whose project…
Melbourne’s weather can change from hot, northerly winds to freezing, southerly gales. Dr Linden Ashcroft from @SciMelb explains → unimelb.me/3UAeaKg
Exciting new research on Heterochromatin protein 1 (HP1) in DNA led by @Liz_Hinde_ and @jieqiong_lou allows scientists to explore new ways to control gene activities, potentially leading to developments in medical therapies. Tap to learn more ➡️ unimelb.me/3UyYpmR
Happy @DarkMatterDay! Hear from Robert James of @UniMelb as he talks about his role in the search for #darkmatter with the LZ Experiment. @SciMelb @LZdarkmatter #DarkMatterDay2024
In a Science at Melbourne panel chaired by @CatrionaNR, academics Prof @DavidGrayden, @Quantum_Simpson and @Katheri98685603 discussed how scientific research outside the traditional medical field contributes to innovative new discoveries. Tap to watch ➡️ unimelb.me/3C6aN7G
Congratulations Prof @ColetteBoskovic!
Professor @ColetteBoskovic was inducted as a new member of the @arc_gov_au College of Experts today👩🔬- The ARC College of Experts plays a key role in identifying research excellence, moderating external assessments of research grant proposals & recommending projects to be funded
What if we could use mathematics to predict cellular behaviour? Cell Bauhaus, the brainchild of alum Dr Megan Coomer and @theosysbio, is one of seven to receive University startup funding 📈 Tap to learn more ➡️ unimelb.me/3zTD0xA
