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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 28/09/2026

The latest HILDA Survey shows that relationship quality can be a rollercoaster🎢 It starts high, declines until about 24yrs after moving in together, then gradually increases again after age 65. Melbourne Institute found one significant strain on a relationship: financial stress → unimelb.me/4iGARJN

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 19/09/2026

Two AI systems. One loan application. Two different explanations for rejection. This UniMelb study is examining the complexities that emerge when AI systems don't align in their reasoning and what this means for people affected by automated decisions → unimelb.me/4xB3nAs

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 17/09/2026

Spring in Melbourne is notorious for setting off people's allergies, and now we know who the culprit is 🌾 UniMelb experts used DNA metabarcoding to identify what was in weekly air samples collected over 2 consecutive years. Turns out perennial ryegrass could be the reason → unimelb.me/4xyxQ1H

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 16/09/2026

Emeritus Professor Graeme Clark AC, whose breakthroughs have brought the gift of hearing to over 650,000 people globally, has been awarded the 2026 Honda Prize. Read more → unimelb.me/46ms7kJ

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 16/09/2026

A moment for our archways 🏛️💙 Image credit: instagram.com/p/DdBATF1kqNZ/?hl=en&img_index=1

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 15/09/2026

Six academics from across UniMelb have been recognised at the 2026 Young Tall Poppy Awards 🏆 The Young Tall Poppy Awards celebrate rising scientists who deliver outstanding research and help build public understanding of science and its value to society → unimelb.me/46jmBiP

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 15/09/2026

New research shows that the resting heart rate in 70% of participants followed a cyclic pattern over years, suggesting that the body has a built-in biological pacemaker controlling our heart rate long term 🫀 Tap through to learn more → unimelb.me/4yBdpSS

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 12/09/2026

Innovation is central to Australia’s prosperity 📈 A new index charts Australian innovation across nearly two decades. It shows a country with real potential and where we need to focus to realise it. Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/46jjxDb

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 12/09/2026

Spring has well and truly sprung across our Parkville campus 🌿 Image credit: instagram.com/p/DdA8BVxEh7H/?img_index=1

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 10/09/2026

How does Melbourne grow as the nation’s ‘cultural capital’? Melbourne's future has a real chance to strengthen itself: by acknowledging and celebrating its history, by rethinking how we educate ourselves and one another, and by shifting the narrative → unimelb.me/4yusTrU

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 08/09/2026

In this Pursuit story, Lecturer Dr Emily Frawley from the Faculty of Education unpacks how fostering genuine dialogue and critical engagement with diverse perspectives is essential for a healthy democracy. Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/3Te5mwh

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 06/09/2026

Dreamy UniMelb campus shots by Hyunbin Shin 📸

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 04/09/2026

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding will support UniMelb researchers for transformative research into cancer, chronic disease and Indigenous welfare. Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/46GNtcu

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 26/08/2026

It's International Dog Day today, so we had to show off our pawsome friends on campus 🐶

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 23/08/2026

Our wintry Parkville campus will soon have signs of spring 🪾🤞 Image credit: instagram.com/p/DcIq7FumU0A/?img_index=1

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 15/08/2026

Congrats to our #UniMelb community and our partners for their vital contributions that enable us to deliver transformative research and education 💙 We've ranked number one in Australia since 2011 and now rank 37 globally in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) → unimelb.me/4bNpDyO

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 14/08/2026

Congrats to our new Redmond Barry Distinguished Professors 👏 🔹 Professor Thas Ampalavanapillai Nirmalathas 🔹 Professor Pierluigi Mancarella 🔹 Professor Christine Parker 🔹 Professor Katherine Kedzierska 🔹 Professor Tim Stinear 🔹 Professor Laura Mackay Read more → unimelb.me/3S4uNQs

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 07/08/2026

Researchers from UniMelb and RMIT have developed a smartphone-based tool called TherMUL which uses thermal imaging and AI to predict whether a diabetes related foot ulcer is likely to heal within 12 weeks, improving early intervention rates → unimelb.me/4bu7QN6

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 06/08/2026

Congratulations to the seven UniMelb scientists who are finalists in the 2026 Women of Colour in STEM awards 👏 The awards recognise and honour the remarkable achievements of women of colour who are pioneering innovation and driving change → unimelb.me/45by7Mv

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 04/08/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 30/07/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 29/07/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 28/07/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 23/07/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 22/07/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 20/07/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 08/07/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 27/06/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 24/06/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 23/06/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 19/06/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 16/06/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 12/06/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 10/06/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 09/06/2026

Winter strolls at our Parkville campus 🌤️🧣

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 04/06/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 03/06/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 02/06/2026

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.

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 01/06/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 30/05/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 29/05/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 27/05/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 25/05/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 22/05/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 22/05/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 21/05/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 20/05/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 20/05/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 20/05/2026

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

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University of Melbourne @unimelb.edu.au · 18/05/2026

UniMelb students, staff, and our broader community are invited to gather in the Wilin Garden at the Southbank campus to recommit to Reconciliation and to celebrate the vital role of the Wilin Centre. Register now → unimelb.me/4eNzhUC

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