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 1. Faculty of Science


WOMINJEKA–WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE


SCIENCE BEGINS WITH CURIOSITY. IT IS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING AND ANSWERING THE
BIGGEST ISSUES WE FACE TODAY.

Our researchers explore the world around us – from the smallest scale to the
widest expanses of our universes and everything in between. Through strong
industry collaboration and state-of-the-art facilities, we are training the next
generation of scientists and finding solutions to the issues that matter most.

Learn about the comprehensive research that makes Science at Melbourne
different.

Explore our research


OUR FACULTY AT A GLANCE

   


 * STUDY WITH US
   
   With a comprehensive and flexible range of programs, we deliver impactful
   educational outcomes, underpinned by research, and an inclusive and inspiring
   student experience. Join our global and collaborative community in search of
   solutions to today’s most challenging issues.

   


 * ENGAGE WITH US
   
   Through school outreach programs, industry engagement, public lectures and
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   help of our friends, supporters and alumni, we can continue being one of
   Australia's leading scientific teaching and research hubs.

   


 * INDIGENOUS RESEARCH, ENGAGEMENT AND INCLUSION
   
   We acknowledge Indigenous Australians as our first scientists with deep and
   enduring knowledge of our lands, seas and waterways. See how the Faculty of
   Science is working to lead Indigenous research, engagement and knowledge
   through a shared endeavour to expand human scientific understanding.



> Science is ubiquitous – it’s at the foundation of everything we do, the
> building blocks of life, and the key to how our future will unfold. Science
> means pursuing knowledge, following your curiosity and a lifetime of
> exploration. Moira O'Bryan, Dean, Faculty of Science

About us Our history Our people


HIGHLIGHT: A HEALTHIER PLANET

Climate change is one of the biggest problems facing our world today. Through
extreme weather and increase in natural disasters, our environment, our
biodiversity and our communities are at risk. Learn more about our commitment to
sustainability and the environment, and the exciting research and work we're
doing to get there.

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LATEST NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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   Emerging researchers win big at the annual Big Science Pitch
   
   Up-and-coming researchers at the University of Melbourne battled it out for
   their share of $110,000 during the annual Big Science Pitch, held on 13
   November.
   
   14 Nov 2024 News
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   Australia's mathematical sciences at a crossroads: New AMSI report highlights
   urgent need for action
   
   The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) has released its 8th
   State of Mathematical Sciences discipline profile, providing a detailed
   snapshot of the condition of mathematics and statistics in Australia.
   
   14 Nov 2024 News
 * 
   Corpse flowers and flesh flies: why so many plants and fungi stink like death
   warmed up
   
   Read this article from The Conversation written by Dr Gregory Moore about the
   rare corpse flower.
   
   13 Nov 2024 News
 * Faculty news Research and Pursuit Student news
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   Dr Rachael Bathgate and Associate Professor Claire Farrell win 2024 Reel
   Impact Prize
   
   Green Infrastructure Industry Fellow Dr Rachael Bathgate and Associate
   Professor Claire Farrell (School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences)
   have been named as one of two winning teams for the 2024 Reel Impact Prize
   for their entry Transforming Cities with Woody Meadows.
   
   08 Nov 2024 News
 * 
   Taking a punt on Melbourne Cup weather
   
   In the time it takes 24 horses to run 3.2 kilometres, Melbourne’s weather can
   change from hot northerly winds to freezing southerly gales. Here’s why
   
   01 Nov 2024 Environment
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   Behind the Science: Celebrating philanthropic impact on research
   
   On Tuesday 29 October, the Faculty of Science welcomed more than 65
   philanthropic donors for an inspiring evening celebrating the impact of
   research funding.
   
   01 Nov 2024 News
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   Switching states: how one protein can both silence and promote gene
   expression
   
   Depending on whether it’s solo or in a pair, Heterochromatin protein 1 (HP1)
   is able to both silence and activate genes, highlighting a potential new
   approach for gene therapy.
   
   01 Nov 2024 News
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   Earth’s climate will keep changing long after humanity hits net-zero
   emissions. Our research shows why
   
   Read an article from The Conversation co-authored by Dr Andrew King about a
   new study that explains that reaching net-zero emissions will not bring an
   immediate end to the global heating problem.
   
   31 Oct 2024 News
 * 
   You can keep your ghosts and ghouls – the Cordyceps fungus creates real-life
   zombies
   
   Read an article from The Conversation by Dr Gregory Moore about the Cordyceps
   fungus.
   
   30 Oct 2024 News
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   Melbourne high school students explore careers in science
   
   The University of Melbourne recently welcomed more than 200 Year 7 and 8
   girls and non-binary students from across the greater Melbourne area to try
   their hand at being a scientist for a day.
   
   28 Oct 2024 News
 * 
   Dingoes are not mating with dogs – but that could soon change if the culling
   continues
   
   Read the article from The Conversation co-authored by Dr Andrew Weeks about
   the dingo genetic diversity and the impact culling is having on their
   population.
   
   28 Oct 2024 News
 * 
   Electrifying medicine: revolutionary health solutions emerging from other
   fields
   
   On Wednesday 23 October, Dr Catriona Nguyen-Roberston, immunologist turned
   Science Communication educator, led a lively discussion about the future of
   interdisciplinary solutions to medical problems.
   
   25 Oct 2024 News
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   Science activities electrify school students at ASHEFest
   
   The University of Melbourne engaged hundreds of primary school students in
   hands-on science activities during the recent ASHEFest, an annual community
   event presented by the Academy of Sport, Health, and Education (ASHE) in
   Shepparton.
   
   24 Oct 2024 News
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   ‘Low risk’ antibiotic has led to an almost untreatable superbug
   
   A new study has found that an antibiotic for liver disease patients could
   expose them to greater risk of a dangerous superbug.
   
   24 Oct 2024 News
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   Want to build healthier cities? Make room for bird and tree diversity
   
   Read an article from The Conversation co-authored by Dr Emma J. Hudgins about
   the impact of biodiversity on cities.
   
   24 Oct 2024 News
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   Dr Kristy DiGiacomo receives the ICM Agrifood Award for making Australian
   food more nutritious and sustainable
   
   Senior lecturer in production animals, Dr Kristy DiGiacomo has been awarded
   the ICM Agrifood Award for Excellence in Agrifood at the Australian Academy
   of Technological Sciences and Engineering’s (ATSE) annual national awards
   ceremony.
   
   21 Oct 2024 News
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   Native harvest cookbook aims to put Indigenous food in every Aussie kitchen
   
   University of Melbourne researchers have released a new cookbook to help
   demystify native ingredients and empower Australia’s home cooks to
   incorporate Indigenous food into their everyday meals.
   
   18 Oct 2024 News
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   Recipes bring Australia’s native harvest into the kitchen
   
   The Native Harvest Kitchen cookbook demystifies native ingredients and helps
   you incorporate Indigenous food into everyday meals.
   
   18 Oct 2024 Environment
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   Severe thunderstorms are sweeping through southern Australia. But what makes
   a thunderstorm ‘severe’?
   
   Read the article from The Conversation by Andrew Brown and Associate
   Professor Andrew Dowdy about severe thunderstorms across southern Australia.
   
   17 Oct 2024 News
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   New milestones help drive solutions to extinction crisis
   
   New scientific milestones in the mission to de-extinct the thylacine are
   advancing University of Melbourne research and progressing potential
   solutions to the broader extinction crisis.
   
   17 Oct 2024 News
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   The science of happier dogs: 5 tips to help your canine friends live their
   best life
   
   Read The Conversation article by Dr Mia Cobb about canine welfare.
   
   14 Oct 2024 News
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   Plant-based glitter outshines plastic alternatives
   
   Glitter microplastics are commonly found in sewage sludge and wastewater, but
   a new sustainable glitter made from plant cellulose has been developed and
   has no impact on the environment
   
   11 Oct 2024 Environment
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   Competition winners capture stunning science images
   
   The Faculty of Science has announced the winners of the inaugural Show us
   your Science image competition, open to all Faculty members.
   
   10 Oct 2024 News
 * 
   Yes, nature is complex. But saving our precious environment means finding
   ways to measure it
   
   Read this article from The Conversation co-authored by Professor Brendan
   Wintle about the Global Nature Positive Summit.
   
   10 Oct 2024 News
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   Huge waves in the atmosphere dump extreme rain on northern Australia
   
   Read this article from The Conversation by Dr Andrew King about atmospheric
   waves.
   
   10 Oct 2024 News
 * 
   Researchers secure $1.6m to scale-up direct air capture technology for
   reducing CO2 emissions
   
   A team of researchers from the University of Melbourne and their
   collaborators have been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the Australian
   Government’s Carbon Capture Technologies Program to advance an innovative
   solution for reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. To learn more, use the
   link below.
   
   04 Oct 2024 News
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   Global experts delve into carbon storage at international research workshop
   
   To develop criteria for safe and efficient underground storage of excess
   carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, global experts collaborated in a five-day
   research workshop hosted recently by the University of Melbourne.
   
   04 Oct 2024 News
 * 
   How we created a beautiful native wildflower meadow in the heart of the city
   using threatened grassland species
   
   Read The Conversation article by Katherine Horsfall about urban wildflower
   meadows.
   
   03 Oct 2024 News
 * 
   NSW will remove 65,000 years of Aboriginal history from its syllabus. It’s a
   step backwards for education
   
   Read The Conversation article co-authored by Enterprise Professor Bruce
   Pascoe about updates to the NSW curriculum that will exclude Aboriginal
   history.
   
   03 Oct 2024 News
 * 
   Globetrotting equine surgeon and animal oncologist share passion for vet
   education
   
   This World Animal Day, veterinary scientists Dr Jenny Raffetto and Associate
   Professor Peter Bennett discuss their international training, awe-inspiring
   work experiences, and how they strive to improve vet education and animal
   welfare.
   
   03 Oct 2024 News
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   Frogs are amazing
   
   Frogs are a vital but endangered part of Australia’s ecosystems. By being
   part of Frog Month Victoria, you can help protect them in your neighbourhood
   
   01 Oct 2024 Environment

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 * 20 November 2024 27 November 2024
   Statistics for Research Workers Using R and R Markdown
   
   Do you need to understand statistical ideas and methods to carry out your
   research? Our practical and comprehensive in person course will provi...
   
   
   Event
 * Wednesday 20 November 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm
   GCI Seminar Series November 2024: Bionic Technology and the Future of
   Medicine
   
   Modern medicine has had a huge impact on increasing human longevity over the
   past 50 years. However, this had led to a new series of issues in heal...
   
   
   Event
 * Thursday 21 November 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm
   From the lab bench to the boardroom: is research getting to where we need it?
   
   Join the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences for the first
   annual SGEAS End of Year Public Colloquium. The inaugural SGEAS End ...
   
   
   Event
 * Friday 22 November 2024 8:00am - 4:30pm
   MEI Symposium 24
   
   The Melbourne Energy Institute invites you to attend our annual Symposium,
   showcasing the multi-disciplinary energy research taking place across th...
   
   
   Event
 * Friday 22 November 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm
   Animal Welfare Science Centre Research Showcase 2024
   
   The Animal Welfare Science Centre Research Showcase 2024 brings together
   leading researchers in animal welfare science to share cutting-edge insigh...
   
   
   Event
 * Friday 22 November 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm
   Small body sample return missions, lunar landing and Mars landing
   
   Small body sample return missions, lunar landing and Mars landing: JAXA’s way
   of solar system exploration A seminar by ...
   
   
   Event
 * Friday 22 November 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
   Soil biodiversity: monitoring to manipulating for improved soil health
   
   Soil Science Australia, Victoria and The University of Melbourne invite you
   for the 33rd annual GW Leeper Memorial Lecture presented by...
   
   
   Event
 * Wednesday 27 November 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm
   AEMO Quarterly Energy Dynamics: Q3 2024
   
   About Join Kerry Galloway, Manager - Market Insights from the Australian
   Energy Market Operator (AEMO) again, as she presents findings from AEM...
   
   
   Event
 * 3 December 2024 5 December 2024
   AMSI BioInfoSummer 2024
   
   AMSI BioInfoSummer 2024 is a national bioinformatics training event designed
   to provide students, researchers, and professionals with cutting-edge ...
   
   
   Event
 * Tuesday 3 December 2024 6:00pm - 7:15pm
   Preparing for the age of genomic medicine
   
   Join Garvan Institute of Medical Research’s Professor Daniel MacArthur, a
   leader in genomic medicine, for this hybrid public lecture. Open to Year ...
   
   
   Event
 * 10 December 2024 12 December 2024
   Short Course: Advances in Hosting Capacity
   
   Tuesday10 Dec2024Thursday12 Dec2024 About th...
   
   
   Event
 * Friday 10 January 2025 All day
   Mixed Models in R
   
   This course is over three mornings online 10,12,14 February 2025 and is
   suitable for researchers who need to fit mixed models to their data. Mixed
   ...
   
   
   Event
 * Monday 7 July 2025 All day
   Design and Analysis of Experiments
   
   Mon 7, Wed 9, Fri 11, Mon 14, Wed 16 July 2025 - Mornings only Are you a
   researcher needing help in designing an experiment or analysing the da...
   
   
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