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The latest in science at the University of Melbourne, in Australia and around the world.
Melbourne, Australia
Joined April 2009
A research team including @trentpenman analysed data to evaluate cost-effective fire management strategies and improve predictions of future outcomes. We need to use this knowledge to address fires preventatively. Tap to learn more ➡️
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What can we learn about the universe from asteroids and meteorites? ☄️ . Our scientists are collaborating with @UTokyo_News and @JAXA_jp on exciting new research using analytical geochemistry to study space matter. Tap to learn more ⬇️
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The marsupial mole is a rare native animal that has adapted to life in harsh desert conditions in unusual ways. @AJ_Pask, @srfrankenberg and Dr Charles Feigin are part of the first-ever research into its genome. Tap to learn more in Pursuit ➡️
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It’s been a tough year for weather and climate, but it’s not all bad. Research fellow Dr Kim Read from the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences shares good news on the fight for climate around the world. Tap to learn more in Pursuit ➡️
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Dr Rachael Fowler is examining the history of eremophilas, a desert plant group, to better understand how the arid zone developed. Tap to learn more ➡️
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Prof Paul Donnelly is the inaugural Richard Robson Chair of Chemistry. This new Chair is named after Prof Richard Robson, who created groundbreaking models and a new field of chemistry. Congratulations!. Tap to learn more ➡️
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Science has a new Head of the School of Chemistry (@ChemistryUoM). Congratulations Prof Uta Wille! Prof Wille is an internationally recognised physical organic chemistry expert and an accomplished leader and educator. Tap to learn more ➡️
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What were the key takeaways from this year’s #COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan? Four PhD students, including Navam Niles and @jasontitifanue analysed agreements made and approaches for Pacific nations vulnerable to climate. Tap to learn more ➡️
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We have many awards and achievements to celebrate! Congratulations to our academics who have excelled in chemistry, soil science and were named as global Highly Cited researchers recently. Tap to learn more and catch up on Faculty news ➡️
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RT @dr_hlhayden: Wonderful to see experiments from our DAFF soil fauna project at @SciMelb being presented at #meem24 by Dr Reza Ghaderi @r….
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Congratulations Nicole!.
I'm delighted to have joined the ARC College of Experts!. @arc_gov_au @SciMelb.
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Exciting new research on Heterochromatin protein 1 (HP1) in DNA led by @Liz_Hinde_ and @jieqiong_lou allows scientists to explore new ways to control gene activities, potentially leading to developments in medical therapies. Tap to learn more ➡️
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RT @ARC_DMPP: Happy @DarkMatterDay! . Hear from Robert James of @UniMelb.as he talks about his role in the search for #darkmatter with the….
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In a Science at Melbourne panel chaired by @CatrionaNR, academics Prof @DavidGrayden, @Quantum_Simpson and @Katheri98685603 discussed how scientific research outside the traditional medical field contributes to innovative new discoveries. Tap to watch ➡️
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Congratulations Prof @ColetteBoskovic!.
Professor @ColetteBoskovic was inducted as a new member of the @arc_gov_au College of Experts today👩🔬- The ARC College of Experts plays a key role in identifying research excellence, moderating external assessments of research grant proposals & recommending projects to be funded.
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What if we could use mathematics to predict cellular behaviour? Cell Bauhaus, the brainchild of alum Dr Megan Coomer and @theosysbio, is one of seven to receive University startup funding 📈 Tap to learn more ➡️
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