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During National Volunteer Week we will share your wonderful efforts to make a difference. We're asking you to tell us about your volunteer experience and successes.

Meet Dr Priya Mendis

Dr Priya Mendis (MBBS 1986) doesn't remember consciously making the decision to study medicine, although having parents who were doctors may have had some influence on her career choice.

Alumnus re-appointed Chancellor of Monash

Alumnus Dr Alan Finkel AM (BE 1976, PhD 1981) has been re-appointed Chancellor of Monash University.

Watch: The Outsider Who Ended A War

Miss our recent Alumni Speaker Series on the life of Sir John Monash? Full video of the event is available on our YouTube Channel.

Monash's inspirational women honoured

Six of the 20 outstanding women inducted onto the Victorian Honour Roll of Women this year are members of the Monash University community.

Giving debating a voice in Africa

Our 2012 Distinguished Young Alumni Award recipient Kiran Iyer and Monash graduates Sashi Balaraman and Damien Bruckard have teamed up to encourage and develop debating in African universities.

Alumnae honoured at Australian Excellence Awards

Monash alumnae Don Sanjivani Clarinda Jayawardena (BA 2008) and Indrani Sugathadasa (MBA 1986) have been honoured at this year’s Australian Alumni Excellence Awards.

Meet alumnus Ron Johnston

Professor Ron Johnston (PhD 1967, HonLLD 1999) is an eminent geographer and political scientist.

Bringing matters to a head

Technology entrepreneur and alumna Tan Le had a childhood that had a huge influence on the person she is today.

Vice President of Indonesia honoured

Monash University has conferred an honorary degree on the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Professor Dr Boediono.

Working together for healthy global village

Pharmacy alumni Glen Swinburne and Frances Cameron have worked together with a current student to launch an educational website designed for young people interested in global health issues.

Monash featured at University's Alumni Speaker Series

Renowned author Roland Perry will share insights into the remarkable life and achievements of great Australian Sir John Monash at the University’s first Alumni Speaker Series event for 2013.

Nominations open for Distinguished Alumni Awards

Join us in recognising the achievements of our worldwide alumni community by nominating Monash alumni for a Distinguished Alumni Award.

Monash community honoured on Australia Day

Engineering alumnus Clive Weeks is among a distinguished group of alumni, staff and supporters recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours.

Innovative startup gets indutry nod

An online startup co-founded by Monash alumni David Wei (BBIS 2010, GradCertBus 2011) and James Giang (BBIS 2010) is one of only two projects in Australia to receive funding under Optus’ Innov8 Program.

Mentoring program celebrates fifth anniversary

Close to 1000 alumni and students have seen the benefits of participating in the University’s Alumni-Student Mentoring Program since it began five years ago.

Alumna takes to the air

Monash alumna Lorraine Murphy (MBA 1996) has been appointed the new Chief People Officer at Air New Zealand.

Opinion: Killing king of doping won't destroy kingdom

Alumnus Julian Savulescu (BMedSc(Hons) 1988, MBBS(Hons) 1988, PhD 1995) says the idea that cycling has been purged of drugs cheats is wrong.

Alumna takes up new Australia post

Tracey Fellows (BEc 1987) has been announced as Australia Post’s first executive general manager for its new communications management services business unit.

Alumnus to boost ties with India

Career diplomat Patrick Suckling (MAFAT 2002) has been appointed Australia’s new High Commissioner to India.

Alumnus takes on top tourism role

Monash alumnus Steven Wright (BEc 1986, LLB(Hons) 1988, LLM 1996) has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Queensland.

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