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We built AI friends but forgot the safeguards
Recent bans of AI companions for under-18s highlight growing concerns about teen mental health and policy lagging behind technology
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National Walk for Truth reaches Parliament House
The National Walk for Truth finished today on the steps of Parliament House on Ngambri and Ngunnawal Country, marking the completion of an almost 900 kilometre journey from Naarm (Melbourne) to Canberra.
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Research shaping the future of GenAI capability building in higher education
The University of Melbourne is significantly strengthening staff and student readiness for a Generative AI (GenAI)-enabled future through pioneering research from the GEM Scott Teaching Fellowship.
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Interactive Oral Assessments in practice
Dr Kellie Frost from the Faculty of Arts is supporting the development and expansion of Interactive Oral Assessments (IOAs) at the University to create authentic learning experiences for graduate-level ESL students.
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AI joins the fight against superbugs
For the first time, Australian scientists have used AI to make ready-to-use proteins that can kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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Bringing GenAI into the classroom with Dr Rachel Woodlock
Meet Dr Rachel Woodlock, Lecturer in Islamic Studies at the Asia Institute within the Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne, who has recently brought generative AI (GenAI) into the classroom by being part of two Learning and Teaching Initiative (LTI) grant projects.
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Building GenAI capability across the University
The University of Melbourne is strengthening staff capability in generative AI (GenAI) through a new, research informed GenAI Literacy Program for all staff, led by the Organisation Development project team.
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Australia’s weather-related disasters are getting costlier
The number of Australian homes damaged or destroyed by weather-related disasters is now the highest in ten years, shows the annual HILDA survey
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Fighting tuberculosis and allergies with an immunology PhD
During her PhD at the Doherty Institute, Dr Catriona Nguyễn-Robertson studied unconventional T cells, which might one day create a pathway to a more effective tuberculosis vaccine or a way to prevent skin allergies.
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Swimming is our national pastime, but too many kids aren’t learning how
Some Australian schools are still not running a swimming program, with up to 40 per cent of children missing out on key skills
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How our industry network is building a more sustainable tomorrow
Professor Ngo works in infrastructure research in the Faculty of Engineering and IT. He is uniting university, industry and government partners by establishing a Researcher Network for Decarbonising the Building Industry, supported by a $2 million federal government grant.
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Monitoring epileptic seizures with an implantable device
A device to monitor ultra-long-term EEG signals is undergoing a clinical trial. It was developed by Epiminder, which has raised over $44 million since June 2018.