Richard Zhong (PhD Sci 1992)

The award was given to Mr Zhong for his work as founder and creative director for ERICHEN (Shanghai) Ltd and his role in creating an image video and an English website for a private Chinese company which went on to be selected as one of the three direct suppliers of anti-malaria drugs to the World Health Organisation.

Read more alumni profiles on the 'Classnotes' pages of the alumni website.

Monash University's Engaging the World vision was released on 2 August.

Engaging the World recognises the need for universities, particularly those in an economically and geographically isolated country such as Australia, to actively participate in the global research networks that are developing solutions to some of the problems that threaten humanity's survival.

Monash University welcomes local and international alumni to join family members and friends for the 2006 Singapore Marathon on Sunday 3 December as part of the Monash Fun Run Festival.

• WALK or RUN the 10km, 21.1km (half marathon) or 42.195km (marathon) course
• WHEEL the 10km (for wheelchair participants) course
• SPRINT the 750m "Kids Dash" (13 yrs or under)
• VOLUNTEER as a pre-event or race-organiser or a "Team Spirit" leader
• Make up a 4 x 10km RELAY TEAM

NOTE*** The first 150 Monash alumni or students plus family and friends who join the Monash team for the event will receive FREE registration, t-shirt, sports pack, post-event massage, entry to the pre-event Cocktail Party and, most importantly, networking opportunities.

Places in the Monash team are limited so be quick and register by contacting Lydia Sper on +61 3 9905 1315.

The Law Faculty's International Institute of Forensic Studies and the Faculty of Engineering have developed a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Studies (Construction and Engineering), developed to meet the growing need for professional advocacy and expert evidence training in the construction and engineering professions.

The course will be offered concurrently in 2007. It is predominantly based online with a total of 3 face-to-face sessions which are held in Melbourne.

With more than 500 postgraduate research and coursework programs available, Monash offers prospective postgraduate students a world of opportunity. During September, October and November, a series of information sessions will be conducted for prospective students.

The information series will be launched with a Research Wine and Cheese Information Evening:

Wednesday 13 August, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Level 1, Building H, Caulfield campus
900 Dandenong Road, Caulfield
Inquiries to: Prospective Students Office on +61 3 9905 1320.

Stephen Ogden-Barnes

Monash University Alumni Relations with the Faculty of Business and Economics and the Victorian College of Pharmacy presents:

Maximise your marketing efforts
Multi-channel marketing:
Why you need it

Guest Speaker: Stephen Ogden-Barnes
Tuesday 26 September, 7.15am - 8.45am
Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Mayfair Room
123 Collins Street, Melbourne
Inquiries/Bookings to monashalumni@adm.monash.edu.au

Stem cells - Generating a healthier future

Hear from two of Monash University’s leading stem cell researchers, Associate Professor Richard Boyd and Dr John Forsythe, who will provide a fascinating discussion on the latest and most promising areas of stem cells research. Topics to be covered include 'Rebooting the immune system' and 'Transforming treatments'.

Tuesday 15 August, 6pm - 7.30pm
BMW Edge Theater, Federation Square
RSVP by Friday 11 August on (03) 9903 4181 or marketing@monash.edu.au

The sustainability challenges facing the water industry including a case study on new urban developments

Has Yarra Valley Water got the right strategy? Come and test their thinking and influence the style of new urban development in Melbourne.

Guest Speaker: Tony Kelly, Managing Director of Yarra Valley Water
Wednesday 16 August, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Lecture Theatre S2, Eastern Science Lecture Theatres (Building 25)
Monash University, Clayton Campus
RSVP by 14 August to assist with catering on http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ges/about/sustforumreg.html

Researchers at the Victorian College of Pharmacy work towards providing insights into diseases in the hope of finding cures. Come and hear how our research makes a difference to the community.

The VCP's Public Lecture Series looks at several important issues in our biomedical community; bird flu, malaria, prostate conditions, drug discovery, medication use and safety and the future of our medicines.

Admission to the public lectures is free, but you must register your attendance.

Monash's lunch-time Art Forums provide a taste of the Art and Design Faculty’s vibrant intellectual community.

Upcoming speakers include Kristy Edmunds, Artistic Director of the Melbourne International Arts Festival, and Brian Catling, Head of Sculpture at Oxford University's Ruskin School.

12.30pm - 1.30pm, each Wednesday
Lecture Theatre, Art and Design Building (Building G)
Monash University, Caulfield Campus
Inquiries to (03) 9903 2707 or enquiries@artdes.monash.edu.au

The AUIAC is a major event designed to bring together a network of graduates of Australian universities linked by a common interest in personal and professional development, community development, commerce and education.

AUIAC 2006
Creating a Better World: Australian Universities' Alumni Working Together
13 - 15 September
Brisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane

Giving to Monash University makes all the difference to our students - today and into the future. A number of current projects and appeals need your support.