We have a well-established track record of achieving positive impact for society through partnerships. Explore some of the ways we have worked with organisations to discover new knowledge, drive sustainable solutions through innovation, start new companies and create new industries and jobs, and provide students with valuable industry experiences and career pathways.
When we work together, we are more than the sum of our parts. Explore how companies, schools, community organisations, startups and government have partnered with us to develop solutions for their specific needs and goals.
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A hazard-index to help make rock fishing safer
Surf Life Saving Australia with the University of Melbourne has developed an evidence-based hazard index for rock fishing sites. Case study
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Improving business performance using process-mining software
Apromore, a University of Melbourne start-up, has raised $A6.84 million for commercial development of its open-source process-mining software. Case study
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Creating musical futures for students in remote areas
A partnership with Ballarat Clarendon College identified technology and educational requirements for effective online music tuition. Case study
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Tackling severe asthma with an inhalable drug
A drug developed by Pieris Pharmaceuticals and the University of Melbourne uses anticalin technology to treat severe asthma. Case study
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Treating the pain of knee osteoarthritis
ASICS Oceania and University of Melbourne researchers have developed the Gel-Melbourne OA shoe to treat knee osteoarthritis pain. Case study
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Treating common forms of arthritis with a drug to prevent inflammation
Phase III clinical trials of a GSK drug to treat hand osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, based on University of Melbourne research, are underway. Case study
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Protecting chickens against infectious respiratory diseases
Bioproperties has developed three vaccines with University of Melbourne researchers to prevent contagious respiratory diseases in chickens. Case study
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Developing an effective head lice treatment for humans
A treatment for human head lice developed by Hatchtech using University of Melbourne research is now approved for US use. Case study
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