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Diverse role models and mentors are helping women in STEM succeed
For International Women’s Day, two University of Melbourne scientists discuss the challenges of careers in male-dominated fields and the women who inspire them
Is menopause bad for your mental health?
A new study finds no evidence of a uniform link between menopause and poor mental health, says University of Melbourne expert on International Women's Day.
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.
Why is there a shortage of oestrogen patches in Australia… again?
Australia's national shortage of oestrogen patches continues impacting women in menopause and trans- and non-binary people, says University of Melbourne expert.
I’ve seen war and beyond the horror lies a shared humanity
Being a humanitarian worker in conflict exposes you to the worst and best of humanity says University of Melbourne expert on International Women's Day.
People with experience of mental health conditions should be paid to help others
People with lived experience of mental health conditions should be employed to help turbocharge system-wide reform says University of Melbourne expert.
How a First Nations’ approach in marketing is helping to decolonise healthcare
Marketing, traditionally associated with branding, has immense power as a catalyst for social change says new research that includes the University of Melbourne
A hearing aid could extend your brain function by years
New University of Melbourne research shows hearing aids can stabilise cognitive function for at least three years for older adults with hearing loss
From ‘honey laundering’ to fake free-range: food fraud costs billions
Deception in our food chains is on the rise and often hard to detect. But there are some things consumers can look for, says a University of Melbourne expert.
Scientists and government agencies are targeting mosquitoes with bacteria
The Wolbachia bacterium prevents mosquitoes from spreading dengue fever – a new strain is now protecting people in Malaysia, say University of Melbourne experts