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30 September 2011
Many who hear the term world cinema believe it to be a broad but simple category. It has become over the years a synonym for art house with subtitles, or an easy way of denoting everything that isn’t Hollywood.
29 September 2011
Monash University and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) have joined forces in an exciting new research partnership.
28 September 2011
Breakthroughs in the treatment of health issues from cancer to male infertility will be lauded today as the Monash Institute of Medical Research (MIMR) celebrates its 20th anniversary.
New research shows that Australian women are prepared to make lifestyle changes, such as altering their diet, following diagnosis with breast cancer, however they are unwilling to give up alcohol and cigarettes - increasing their risk of further cancers.
We’ve all heard of stem cells, but do you really know how important they are? Now you can learn more about them directly from the scientists working to unlock their potential.
A recent study has found that there are several misconceptions about the emergency contraceptive pill commonly held by Australian women at a time when the country's pregnancy and abortion rates are higher than in any other Western country.
26 September 2011
Young people leaving state out-of-home care are arguably one of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in society. In practice, leaving care is a major life event, a process that involves transitioning from dependence on state-provided accommodation
Marriage can potentially help reduce crime by enabling people to develop greater self-control, according to a new study examining changes in marital status, self-control and marijuana use between late adolescence and early adulthood.
Dr David Nadel reflects on how Australian Rules Football has changed since Collingwood played Geelong in the 1953 Grand Final in front of more than 89,000 fans.
Obesity stigma exists within many workplaces and cultural settings, often having a negative impact on individuals’ health, social behaviours and outcomes.
23 September 2011
Nobel Laureate Sir Harold Kroto will deliver Carbon in Nano and Outer Space, the Monash Chemical Society’s 2011 Ron Brown Memorial Lecture on Thursday 29 September.
According to a new research, Dr Bob Birrell from Monash University’s Centre of Population and Urban Research has found that there is a new unexpected health crisis – Australia has too many doctors.
22 September 2011
The field of robotics, and the technology within it, is advancing quickly and tomorrow’s truth may soon resemble yesterday’s science fiction.
21 September 2011
New research by Professor Pat Vickers-Rich from the School of Geosciences at Monash University and Dr Tom Rich from Museum Victoria has changed the way scientists think about how dinosaurs lived.
Monash University’s School of Rural Health in Bendigo has been awarded $2.5 million to establish a Centre of Research Excellence ensuring greater access to better health services in rural Australia.
20 September 2011
A society where environmental sustainability considerations are an integral part of everyday decision-making is the goal of a new multi-disciplinary research initiative launched this week.
19 September 2011
Translating research on situational awareness from a military setting to urban streets has earned national recognition for safety researcher Dr Paul Salmon.
15 September 2011
They’re one of the most intelligent marine mammals and now, following an amazing discovery by a Monash University researcher, Victoria’s dolphins have been formally recognised as a new species.
13 September 2011
Monash University’s Department of Management is helping mid-level public servants from Bangladesh respond to the challenges facing the country as the Bangladesh government works towards improving the physical and knowledge infrastructure of the country.
12 September 2011
The most comprehensive investigation into the experiences and safety of cyclists on Australian roads has been recognised with a transport research award.
Illnesses, not injuries, are the compensated conditions responsible for the highest number of days lost in workers compensation schemes, with musculo-skeletal disorders and psychological conditions leading the way.
8 September 2011
A new study to determine if testosterone will improve libido in women who take antidepressants is underway at Monash University.
What do you get when a solar scientist, a cell biologist and an artist collaborate? An unusual multi-media exhibition.
A landmark study has found that despite the public's perception that road safety cameras are merely revenue raising devices, they significantly reduce road accidents and so save Victoria millions of dollars annually.
7 September 2011
The world-class achievements of Australia’s top scientists, science educators and communicators have been celebrated with the announcement of the winners of the 2011 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
6 September 2011
Last year the Rudd Government rejected the National Human Rights Consultation Committee’s recommendation that the government establish a Human Rights Act and now the Victorian Charter is under challenge.
Young people leaving state care are one of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in society according to a new publication released this month by Monash University.
5 September 2011
An Australian study has revealed that as many as one in eight healthy young women have urinary incontinence (UI).
A large-scale study currently underway in Australia, exploring whether a daily dose of aspirin can delay the onset of illness, could potentially assist in prolonging a healthy life in the elderly.
In a webinar this week, Director of the Monash Sustainability Institute (MSI) and CEO of ClimateWorks Australia, Professor Dave Griggs, addressed journalists on the subject of climate modelling.
1 September 2011
Long before Underbelly, Victorians feared one of the most notorious criminals in Australian history, the infamous bushranger Ned Kelly, whose remains have been a mystery since his anonymous burial in Old Melbourne Goal.
The High Court's recent landmark decision on the validity of the ‘Malaysian Solution’ demonstrates the importance of judicial review in a democratic society.
A new study underway at Monash University is investigating whether Metformin, a drug used to treat diabetes, might be used for weight loss and preventing diabetes in middle-aged women.
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