Nossal Institute for Global Health
Improving the public health and futures of vulnerable communities through global health research, education and inclusive development
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Who are we?
The Nossal Institute for Global Health is a multi-disciplinary team. We work to strengthen the quality, affordability and inclusiveness of health systems in the Asia Pacific region through practical research, learning and cooperation.
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Issues in Global Health
This series by our Director, Professor Barbara McPake, examines the current issues in Global Health.
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Latest Nossal Institute News & Events
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Research Units
Our units are engaged in research, education and consultancy services promote evidence-driven global health. Read more about our units and their work.
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Graduate Research
A resource for students and supervisors seeking up to date information about policies and procedures
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Publications
The Nossal Institute’s staff are active researchers, explore the recent published work of the Nossal Institute team.
Graduate Research at MDHS
A resource for students and supervisors seeking up to date information about policies and procedures
Research in the Faculty
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is Australia's largest biomedical research faculty. We employ more than 1500 academic staff, 4000 honorary staff and 1500 graduate researchers undertaking world class research across a wide range of health and social issues in a diverse range of research settings. Researchers are located at key sites across Victoria, with more conducting research around the world. These renowned experts from every field can be found in labs, hospitals, affiliated research institutes and all across the wider community.
Information and support tools for Faculty staff are available on the Faculty intranet.-
Professional Development Opportunities
Our subjects at the University of Melbourne are offered through the Community Access Program, and are perfect to keep you up to date with the latest research and information.
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Degrees
Our degrees, taught by our world-renowned academics are the perfect way to begin in the field of biomedical sciences
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Scholarship, Bursaries and Prizes
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences offer an extensive range of scholarships and bursaries to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.
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Online Health Systems Strengthening Course
This free online course will develop skills and confidence in policy makers, managers and clinicians working in health systems to analyse system problems and take decisive, evidence-based actions to strengthen their system.
Meet our Director
Professor Barbara McPake is a health economist who believes in interdisciplinary approaches to health systems research
About the Nossal Institute
The Nossal Institute works on practical solutions to pressing global concerns. We combine real-world experience with the scientific rigour of one of the world’s top universities. Our big picture perspective helps us to understand complexity and change and to integrate that understanding into country and regional strategies.
We support regional and global partners committed to transforming our world, working holistically towards relevant, resilient and inclusive health systems and meeting the Sustainable Development Goals.
Our People
Nossal has been a hub of global health expertise for more than 20 years. We are a multi-disciplinary team of applied researchers with global expertise, knowledge and skills. We draw on academic and professional expertise from a broad range of disciplines, sectors and regions.
Our founder Sir Gustav Nossal
The Institute is named after internationally renowned immunologist Sir Gustav Nossal, one of Australia’s most dynamic scientific leaders and passionate advocate for the public health of vulnerable communities.
Career Opportunities
Are you interested in playing a part in strengthening the quality, affordability and inclusiveness of health systems in the Asia Pacific region? Browse our career opportunities.