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31 March 2011
A team of scientists from the Monash Institute of Medical Research has honed in on a gene, which could contribute to the causes of stomach cancer.
Many governments are turning to Public Private Partnerships to deal with the ever-increasing burden of large infrastructure projects without draining the public purse, but just how successful have they been in delivering value for money?
Monash Sport Director Martin Doulton advises how to get more out of your day by remembering that time is finite but energy is a renewable resource.
Monash University Commerce students will represent Australia at the international final of the Global Management Challenge - a competition in which teams operate a simulated business with the aim of finishing with the highest share price.
If you see a movie, or a TV advertisement, that involves a fluid behaving in an unusual way, it was probably made using technology based on the work of a Monash researcher who has been elected to the Australian Academy of Science.
30 March 2011
Sri Lankan medical graduates are gaining practical and research experience at Monash University's School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine to improve public health outcomes in South East Asia.
As the '.au' exceeds its two millionth registration, Professor Adam Shoemaker discusses the impact of country-specific domain names and how they fit into a global, digital world.
In the 1950s, Uranium was referred to as "the modern Midas metal". Professor Robin Gerster discusses how this perception has changed.
Scotch College will compete in a third consecutive grand final when they go head to head with Haileybury College to determine this year’s winner of the Viewpoint Monash Economics Debate.
Treated stormwater is safe to use on your humble household vegetable patch according to a new report by the Centre for Water Sensitive Cities at Monash University.
The State Minister for National Development Planning in Indonesia visited Monash and met with staff and academics of the faculties of Arts and, Business and Economics.
28 March 2011
High employment rates and ongoing labour shortages are creating difficulties for employers as they seek the right person for the job and with skills shortages expected to increase, employers are turning to work-ready international students to fill roles.
A team of Monash University researchers is involved in a national project to reduce dispensing errors by pharmacists.
24 March 2011
More than 100 Japanese students from the Monash University English Language (MUELC) Consortium Program were recently given the opportunity to try sports such as cricket and Australian Rules football at two Fun Days hosted by Monash Sport.
A new intelligence test, which can be taken by any living creature is being developed that will enable comparison of intellect between humans and animals.
23 March 2011
A Monash researcher is part of a collaborative international project to preserve coral reefs from extinction by cryogenically freezing genetic materials with the aim of repopulating extinct species in the future.
Australian breast cancer survivors mistakenly see stress as the cause of their cancer while vastly underestimating the possibility that an unhealthy lifestyle may have been a contributing factor.
One of the problems with expert teachers is that they can make teaching look easy, yet nothing could be further from the truth, writes Professor John Loughran.
21 March 2011
Monash University researchers are working on a vaccine that could completely cure asthma brought on by house dust mite allergies.
Ninety-five per cent of Victorian students in years 7 to 10 use social networking sites, yet nearly 30 per cent do not consider the activity held any risks, a new report reveals.
With 95 per cent of Victorian students using social networking sites, it is essential for government, parents, educators, students and industry to work together to equip teenagers with the skills to use social media safely and appropriately.
The United Nations Security Council has endorsed military intervention in Libya. Dr Gideon Boas, of the Faculty of Law asks, what will international military action in Libya achieve and where will it lead?
18 March 2011
New research shows the number of years individuals live with obesity is directly associated with the risk of mortality, with individuals who live with obesity for more than 15 years tripling their risk.
Monash University has taken a progressive approach to postgraduate education by hosting world-leading trainers in computational science to run workshops introducing students to the sophisticated computer modelling relied upon by many modern researchers.
Eight of the 20 outstanding females inducted onto the Victorian Honour Roll of Women this year are members of the Monash University community.
17 March 2011
Following a devastating, inspiring and dynamic year in news over 2010, the annual Quill Awards will recognise the best of the best in local journalism.
16 March 2011
A puzzling example of altruism in nature has been debunked with researchers showing that purple-crowned fairy wrens are in reality cunningly planning for their own future when they assist in raising other birds’ young.
Monash Sport will again team up with PricewaterhouseCoopers to deliver the 2011 Student Development Program to more than 30 student Sport Managers who are preparing to take their teams to the Australian University Games in September.
Researchers are using an innovative technique that combines brain stimulation and the measure of brain activity to investigate difficulties associated with giving up alcohol, with the hope of developing more effective therapies for alcohol dependence.
15 March 2011
Leading nuclear energy expert, Dr John Price, provides analysis of the current state of the Fukushima nuclear power plant, including the potential for widespread radioactive release.
A long-term insurance strategy and risk-transfer strategies by government are essential to protect our community against the costs of natural disaster, writes Paul Raschky.
14 March 2011
The Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) will host a free public forum this Wednesday evening as an accompaniment to the current exhibition NETWORKS (cells & silos).
The unrest that has consumed the Arab world since December 2010 is difficult to define as well as difficult to underestimate.
Distressed companies with high audit fees are more likely to receive a going concern audit option according to international accounting expert, Dr Illias Basioudis.
Scientists from Monash University have uncovered a new understanding of how male puberty begins. The key to their findings lies with a protein known as SMAD3 and the rate at which it is produced.
11 March 2011
Monash University officially celebrates 50 years of education today. It was half a century ago that the then Premier, Henry Bolte opened the University\'s Clayton campus.
The Australian Fulbright Scholars for 2011 were announced at a gala dinner in Adelaide last night, with seven of the 26 prestigious scholarships being awarded to Monash alumni, four of whom are research staff with the University.
An interactive digital public artwork that can be controlled by using an iPhone has been set up at Melbourne's Docklands by Monash University.
10 March 2011
Treatment and support options for Australian children with developmental disorders and mental health issues are being investigated by a team of national researchers, which could result in improved services for the children and their parents.
The current debate about government funding to private schools is misdirected. The issue is (or should be) not at what level should private schools be funded, but whether they are entitled to any funding at all.
9 March 2011
Monash College will soon open the doors to a brand new facility in the heart of Melbourne to deliver its highly regarded Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) program of study.
The Elite Athlete Support Program at Monash allows students to achieve success at elite-level sports without compromising their education.
The Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Right Honourable Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak visited Monash University on Friday 4 March, 2011 where he was presented with an honorary degree.
Practical experience and student placement opportunities while studying emergency medicine at Monash has led Tegwyn Bath to a rewarding career with Ambulance Victoria.
Monash together with project partners the Australian Synchrotron, CSIRO and the Victorian Partnership of Advanced Computing, have announced an $8 million investment in a state-of-the-art supercomputer facility.
8 March 2011
More than 40 students have been selected to participate in the 2011 Vice-Chancellor's Ancora Imparo Student Leadership Program.
7 March 2011
Monash University stem cell researcher, Dr David Nisbet offers hope to those with spinal cord damage and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's Disease.
New research by Professor Steve Worthington from Business and Economics assesses the strengths and weaknesses of two entrants into the world of banking in the UK - Virgin Money and Tesco Bank.
Renowned Monash immunologist, Professor Jamie Rossjohn has been awarded a prestigious Australia Fellowship worth $4 million by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
Monash University Vice-Chancellor Professor Ed Byrne discusses the academic, international and financial challenges ahead for Australian universities.
The Prime Minister of Malaysia visited Monash University's Clayton campus where he received an honorary degree and toured the Monash Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories.
A Monash Industrial Design graduate has designed a low-cost, portable, solar-powered device that purifies contaminated water, making it safe for human consumption.
Dr Gavin Mudd, Environmental Engineering, addresses the hypocrisy of proposing to sell uranium to India in the name of carbon emission reduction.
Anna Skarbek, Executive Director of ClimateWorks Australia welcomes the government's announcement of a carbon trading scheme as a step towards a low-carbon economy.
4 March 2011
Rebecca Valenzuela, Department of Economics, discusses the double-edged sword of the Australian dollar reaching parity with the Greenback.
Carolyn Creswell planned to be a politician or a human rights lawyer, but as John Lennon wrote: 'life is what happens when you’re making other plans'.
Monash researchers are assisting Vic Police with major crime investigations
A new study that examines the impact on individual parts of the knees shows physical activity is beneficial to joint health.
Professional placement programs are assisting Monash University education students gain practical teaching experience but also opening them up to a diverse range of teaching experiences.
3 March 2011
Two Monash University researchers have been awarded research grants that will help reduce the risk of work related skin conditions and also improve the recovery of those injured at work or in road accidents.
2 March 2011
People with mental health problems may be disadvantaged when decisions about public health spending are made, according Monash University researchers.
A major discovery in the fight against HIV could lead to an eventual cure.
A new study has highlighted significant problems with current biodiversity management programs and calls for a review into conservation techniques.
A new suite of Masters education programs are assisting Victorian teachers take the next step of school leadership.
1 March 2011
The main address at the Joe Isaac Symposium 2011 will be given by Professor William Brown of Cambridge University and will focus on wage protection.
A new Australian Centre for Retail Studies seminar will assist business owners get on top of the latest industry trends.
Monash researchers are developing more accessible treatments for postpartum haemorrhaging, a childbirth complication that costs 150,000 lives per year.
Monash University student, Samantha Gash, balances her study with running marathons in some of the world's most difficult environments including the Sahara Desert.
Monash graduate Annette Anhar is building her business of international fine dining restaurants.
Student volunteers at Monash South Africa now have a new area in which to organise their activities with the official opening of the Alan Finkel Volunteer Space at a ceremony held on campus last month.
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