The University of Melbourne
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
Victoria
La Trobe University
Tackling the threat of antimicrobial resistance
La Trobe scientists have made a pivotal discovery in the fight against dangerous drug-resistant bacteria, as the University launches a major research initiative focussed on new ways to target antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
La Trobe University
$82m clinic a health boost for Melbourne’s north
A major new health clinic has opened at La Trobe University, expanding access to allied health services in Melbourne’s north while helping to address Australia’s continuing critical health workforce shortage.
The University of Melbourne
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.
The University of Melbourne
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.
The University of Melbourne
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.
The University of Melbourne
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
La Trobe University
Milestone for mRNA manufacturing facility
a Trobe University has celebrated an important step in the development of a world-class innovation ecosystem at University City with a Traditional naming and smoking ceremony marking the installation of two BioNTainer units, BioNTech’s container-based mRNA manufacturing system.
The University of Melbourne
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.
The University of Melbourne
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.
La Trobe University
Cell-inspired sensor paves way to real-time health
A team led by La Trobe University has drawn inspiration from nature to develop a breakthrough sensor that can rapidly track tiny molecular changes in blood, paving the way to real-time, personalised medicine.
RMIT University
Digital inclusion project puts First Nations voices at the centre
Five years of collaboration with remote First Nations communities has helped locals secure better digital services and greater control over how they connect.