Welcome to the Vice-Chancellor's Access Monash Scholars program
This program values academic excellence while recognising the diversity of student backgrounds.
Upcoming events
Sustaining Academic Excellence
Tuesday 24 April (Part 1) and Tuesday 1 May (Part 2)
1.30 - 2.30pm, Clayton Campus
Learn techniques to manage stress and improve your grades. Mindfulness is an attention training practice, which has been shown to improve concentration and enhance wellbeing.
The program uses specific mindfulness practices to:
- Understand and improve the way you learn
- Develop strategies to manage procrastination
- Identify your stressor
- Manage challenges as they arise
- Maintain a balanced lifestyle
Session facilitator
Dr. Craig Hassed
Dr. Craig Hassed is a General Practitioner and Deputy Head of Department at Monash University Department of General Practice. His teaching, research and clinical interests include mindfulness-based stress management, health promotion, and medical ethics. In 2010, Craig appeared on the ABC TV show "Making Australia Happy".
Bookings
Places are limited so please register to secure your attendance.
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Speaking Up - the Power of Communication
Thursday 17 May 2012
4.00-5.30pm, Clayton Campus
Join our successful alumni as they discuss the benefits of developing winning communication techniques. Discover how they applied these to enhance their own career prospects and what you can do further perfect your own communication style.
Alumni Speakers
Councillor Stefanie Perri graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Communications in 2003.
In 2011, Stefanie was elected Mayor of the City of Monash and is committed to listening to the community, particularly the voices of people from diverse and multicultural backgrounds.
Julia Gilmartin
Julia Gilmartin is currently completing her PhD in Pharmacy having graduated from her Bachelor of Pharmacy in 2008.
In 2011, Julia won the prestigous 3 Minute Thesis competition, impressing a panel of judges with her communication skills in presenting her research in 3 minutes using one slide.
Bookings
Places are limited so please register to secure your attendance
Enquiries
E-mail: accessmonash@monash.edu
Phone: 03-9903 4967
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