University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is an internationally-focused, research-intensive university with over 5,000 staff and 30,000 students. It is the largest research university in Australia, with more than 3000 research higher degree students and research income in excess of $250 million. The University’s research strengths span most fields of biomedical science from fundamental research into the molecular basis of disease through to applied clinical research. The Bio21 Institute is a major focus for the University’s biotechnology efforts.
Highlights
Major recent highlights for the University include the establishment of five multi-disciplinary research institutes in the areas of broad-band technologies, neuroscience, energy, materials and sustainable societies, hosting the Victorian Life Sciences Computation Initiative and providing research leadership for the development of the Bionic Eye through the Bionic Vision Australia consortium.
Enter from Grattan Street, Swanston Street or Elizabeth Street in the Melbourne suburb of Parkville.
(Melway Ref. 2B & 43)
Telephone: +61 3 8344 4000 Fax: +61 3 8344 5104
After hours emergencies: +61 3 8344 666
Bio21 Institute