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We work with industry partners and specialist research institutes exploring solutions to the major challenges of our times.

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Enterprising Melbourne Review 2023

This the University of Melbourne’s first annual publication showcasing commercialisation and entrepreneurship highlights, metrics and inspiring case studies of industry partnerships, social ventures and startups active in the University’s innovation ecosystem during 2023.

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Advancing Melbourne

The University of Melbourne’s enduring purpose is to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.

Advancing Melbourne will enable the University to contribute to advancing the state and national interest and make vital contributions to Australia’s standing on the world stage.

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Read the University of Melbourne Research Principles

From the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

“The University of Melbourne is Australia’s leading collaborative institution, and our reputation is grounded in our outstanding contributions to research.
We influence policy, create culturally significant works, challenge our understanding of the world around us and drive new technology to improve the health and wellbeing of our people and planet.
Our research is a global magnet for prospective students, graduate researchers, academics and partners. We work across seven campuses and three innovation precincts including the Southbank Arts Precinct, Melbourne Connect and the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct. Currently we are actively working on 5,000 externally funded research projects in a range of fields including Indigenous knowledge, human rights law, quantum computing, vaccine development, and fine arts.
Our talented and diverse community is enabled through our culture of innovation and collaboration, the diversity of our research across disciplines and our shared ambition to create great research which changes lives for the better.”
Professor Mark Cassidy
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Keep up-to-date with cutting-edge research and insightful commentary by world-leading experts on the University's site for news and opinion – Pursuit.

‘Sticky’ brain cells may confuse us into eating more

For the first time, research has shown that impaired brain cells linked to body weight and hunger can be restored – opening up new treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes.

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