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(10/08/2021- Excerpt from Institution Website)

"The University of Melbourne has a distinguished history of high achievement. Our strategy supports the best researchers, provides an exceptional student experience and assists our international partners. We’ve attracted professional industry leaders to grow our acumen and ensure the University will continue to be a leader for generations to come. The Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and senior executives are responsible for the strategic vision of the University. Their leadership ensures the University remains a viable, accountable and world-class institution. We bring together the world’s best minds to solve globally significant problems through learning, teaching, research and engagement. Our staff, our research endeavours and our global partnerships all contribute to make us Australia’s #1 university, and the largest research university in Australia. We’ve attracted professional industry leaders to grow our acumen and ensure the University will continue to be a leader for generations to come. The University of Melbourne aspires to be a place where all people are valued and respected, have equal access to opportunities and are encouraged to fulfil their talents and potential. Our vision is for a thriving, fair and diverse University community, working together respectfully to make a difference to each other and in the world. This section is dedicated to keeping you informed about diversity and inclusion initiatives across the University."

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Content

News 11 Jul 23

Bridging boundaries and empowering caregivers: The fellowship journey of two emerging researchers

Emerging researchers Lorane Scaria and Rachel Blance-Palmer reflect on their shared AIRS Fellowship experiences to improve the lives of people with disabilities and their caregivers.

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News 15 Mar 23

University of Melbourne dual degree partnerships

The University of Melbourne and RMIT are offering new dual degree study options for Indian students.

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News 16 Sep 22

University of Melbourne and University of Madras sign memorandum of understanding in India

The University of Melbourne has signed a new memorandum of understanding with the University of Madras in India.

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News 13 Sep 22

Virtual Healthcare: Towards an Inclusive Future

Watch a recording of a hybrid symposium on the future of inclusive digital health in Australia and India.

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News 22 Apr 22

Australia-India cooperation in disability 

Australia and India progress cooperation in the field of disability.

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News 17 Dec 21

Understanding modern attacks on Gandhi

Statues of Indian independence leader, Mahatma Gandhi, have been vandalised or removed around the world – but why does his likeness face attacks today?

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News 18 Nov 21

Indian and Australian health workers reach out on COVID-19

New palliative care training for Sister Doctors in India is supporting patients and families during the pandemic and broadening understanding of care across the Indian Ocean

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News 25 Aug 21

Caste and cricket: how celebrities enable inequality

India’s caste system is a millennia old hierarchy that has helped to create deep inequalities. Celebrities who flaunt their caste identity can end up further promoting and enabling this inequality.

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News 01 Aug 21

India’s COVID-19 divide in digital learning

There’s an unfolding education crisis in India, as the pandemic highlights the inequalities faced by students, teachers and families trying to learn online

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Case study 29 Jun 21

Understanding and Addressing Catastrophic Health Events in India

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