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Whatever happened to the ozone hole?
Atmospheric scientists David Karoly and Robyn Schofield discuss the ozone hole over the Antarctic, and what effect timely action has had in reversing it.
Jonathan Mills on music, mavericks and Melbourne
How Jonathan Mills created Cultural Collisions, a program devised and curated in collaboration with University of Melbourne academics and students.
Universities must stand firm as radically inclusive communities of knowledge
Universities are engines of social mobility, but their role as teacher of truths or challengers of beliefs is under threat, says University of Melbourne expert.
Why isn’t treatment for depression leading to lower prevalence?
Professor Tony Jorm asks why prevalence of anxiety and depression in North America, Australia and elsewhere hasn't decreased despite increased treatment.
Are mental health treatment orders out of order?
At any one time, thousands of Australians with a mental illness are being forced to comply with treatment, but now the status quo is being questioned.
By investing in women now, we will accelerate progress
The return on investment that would come from backing women would be enormous if realised, says University of Melbourne expert on International Women's Day.
Behind this cover lies a world treasure
Why this centuries-old prayer book is a piece art that shows breathtaking beauty and exceptional craftmanship.
Once just a speck of light, now revealed as the biggest known galaxy in the early Universe
Detailed pictures of one of the first galaxies show growth in the early Universe was much faster than first thought, says a University of Melbourne expert.
Why those sugar-free products damage your teeth
University of Melbourne researchers have discovered that sugar-free drinks and lollies destroy tooth enamel in children and adults.
Who stewards the forests?
What happens to the biodiversity and communities who live on a piece of land when it's acquired? A new Melbourne University Press book explores India's laws.