Under the Microscope

University of Melbourne academics and researchers have experienced much on some amazing journeys – and share them here.

9 September 2019 – Dark Matter, Galaxies, Particle Physics , Physics, Space
The dark matter detective
The University of Melbourne's Professor Elisabetta Barberio is leading groundbreaking Australian research in the hunt for elusive dark matter.
13 August 2019 – Bioscience, STEM, Women In Science, Workplace Diversity
Becoming a STEM-inist
When University of Melbourne's Amy Shepherd started in science, she didn’t dream she'd soon be travelling the world rubbing shoulders with Nobel Prize winners.
16 July 2019 – Avian Influenza, Birds, Flu, Immunology and Infection, Viruses
Viruses on the wing
The University of Melbourne's Dr Michelle Wille studies wild ducks and shorebirds to understand how they spread viruses across the globe, including influenza.
5 April 2019 – Art, Bones, Development, Horseracing, Veterinary Sciences
Seeing the beauty in animal bone research
Dr Babatunde Ayodele is part of a team researching the bones of racehorses. Now, his research has inspired the façade of a new University of Melbourne building.
8 March 2019 – Economics, Health, Healthcare, International Women's Day, Medicine
The economics of good health
Health economists face the challenge of convincing clinicians and patients that they’re about more than just cutting costs says a University of Melbourne expert
26 February 2019 – Ageing, Healthcare, Osteoporosis, Policy, Public Health
Empowering everyone to improve their own health
A University of Melbourne expert designs and evaluates behaviour change interventions. Now he's in Australia, aiming to improve the population's health here.
19 February 2019 – Adolescent, Adolescent Health, Paediactrics, Puberty, Teenagers
Re-thinking our definition of adolescence
A University of Melbourne expert says that the age of adolescence has evolved and we need to improve our understanding of the modern problems of teenagers.
13 February 2019 – Child Development, Child Psychology, Child Wellbeing, Puberty, Teenagers
The importance of your child’s middle years
Far from being a quiet time, a child’s middle years - from 8 to 12 – are transformative. But a University of Melbourne expert says we need better understanding.
7 February 2019 – Cars, Driverless cars, Engineering, Technology, Transport Technology
Tackling human error to stop vehicle accidents
Improving safety is the big driver of transport innovation and the technology focus is now on saving drivers from themselves says University of Melbourne expert