Archive
September 2012
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“Jakarta hindered on terrorism”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/foreign-affairs/jakarta-hindered-on-terrorism/story-fn59nm2j-1226482928082
Monash University has hosted a counter-terrorism conference with various speakers from the University and international experts. -
“Inadequate mental health services for Nauru”
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/program/pacific-beat/inadequate-mental-health-services-for-nauru/1021404
Professor Louise Newman, Centre for Developmental Psychiatry and Psychology, on the adequacy of mental health care for asylum seekers transferred to the detention facility on Nauru. -
“Parking or mowing? Residents in a fine predicament”
http://www.smh.com.au/victoria/parking-or-mowing-residents-in-a-fine-predicament-20120927-26o0y.html
Professor Graham Currie, Chair in Public Transport, on urban design, public transport and car ownership. -
“Federal police monitoring a 'handful' of extremists considered terrorist risks”
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/national/federal-police-monitoring-a-handful-of-extremists-considered-terrorist-risks/story-fndo1svg-1226481934018
Monash University is currently hosting a counter-terrorism conference. -
“CRC aims to boost clever water use”
http://www.environment.gov.au/minister/farrell/2012/mr20120924.html
A new Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities has been launched at the Clayton campus of Monash University. -
“Riots spark warning on home-grown terrorists”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/riots-spark-warning-on-homegrown-terrorists-20120926-26lk7.html
Andrew Zammit and Shandon Harris-Hogan, from Monash University's School of Political and Social Inquiry, discuss terrorism. -
“Reduced physical activity reduces life span”
http://www.unisaustralia.com/reduced-physical-activity-reduces-life-span/
Emeritus Professor Mark Wahlqvist, Monash Asia Institute, found a regular exercise regimen will increase life expectancy in the elderly. -
“Search for skill gets canny”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/search-for-skill-gets-canny/story-e6frgcjx-1226481291406
Dr Robert Birrell, School of Political and Social Inquiry, comments on the new skilled migration system, reformed after an explosion in overseas student numbers. -
“Religious fundamentalists ‘creeping coup’”
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/09/25/greg-barton-religious-fundamentalists-creeping-coup.html
Greg Barton, research professor of Indonesian studies at Monash University, Australia, recognizes the foundation of this so-called fundamentalism as the desire to implement religious teachings into daily life. -
“Rethink needed on medicalising non-disease”
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/rethink-needed-on-medicalising-non-disease/story-e6frf7kf-1226480374525
Professor Julian Savulescu, Faculty of Arts, on the need to rethink the definition of some diseases as more people are dangerously labelled as sick. -
“Evidence grows against chemical BPA in cans”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/health/evidence-grows-against-chemical-bpa-in-cans/story-fn59nokw-1226480595967
Brian Priestly, director of the Australian Centre for Human Health Risk Assessment at Monash University, said the findings "raise serious questions about possible impacts of BPA on human reproductive capacity". -
“China trade mission vital to Victoria's future”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/china-trade-mission-vital-to-victorias-future/story-e6frgcjx-1226478849536
Vice-Chancellor Professor Edward Byrne, discusses the Super Trade Mission to China and the importance of strengthening links in a number of fields between China and Victoria. -
“Climate change: the inside story”
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/technology/sci-tech/climate-change-the-inside-story-20120921-26ahf.html
Dr Roslyn Gleadow, Faculty of Science, said the melting of sea ice does not in itself lead to a rise in sea level, but the melting of continental ice sheets, such as the Greenland ice cap in the Arctic, does. -
“Mums popping placenta pills to prevent postnatal blues”
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/mums-popping-placenta-pills-in-a-bid-to-prevent-postnatal-blues/story-e6frf7jo-1226479457693
Professor Paul Komesaroff, Department of Medicine - Alfred Hospital, said there was really nothing known about whether or not there were any medical health benefits from eating placenta. -
“Fruit flies at boiling point”
http://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/fruit-flies-at-boiling-point-20120922-26dm3.html
Ms Vanessa Kellermann, School of Biological Sciences, found many species of fruit fly lack the ability to adapt effectively to predicted increases in global temperatures and may face extinction in the near future. -
“Careless drivers put Moreland tram riders at risk”
http://moreland-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/careless-drivers-put-moreland-tram-riders-at-risk/
Passengers have reported being knocked to the ground, having their feet run over by cars and being hit by side view mirrors, according to Monash University's Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit. -
“Pokies spend down 25 per cent”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/pokies-spend-down-25-20120920-269l4.html
The Municipal Association of Victoria's submission to the inquiry - which drew on the expertise of Monash University gambling expert Charles Livingstone - found that while the level of problem gambling as a proportion of the population fell. -
“Two steps forward, one step back”
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/two-steps-forward-one-step-back-20120920-2699f.html
Monash University sociologist Gary Bouma says these incidents embolden critics of Islam. -
“PNG leaders make journey to USQ”
http://www.thechronicle.com.au/story/2012/09/19/png-leaders-make-journey-usq/
Clan leaders from remote villages in Papua New Guinea are making their first journey to Australia as part of a Australian Research Council funded multi-disciplinary research project led by Dr Bruno David, School of Geography and Environmental Science. -
“Campaign to build support for making homes more livable”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/campaign-to-build-support-for-making-homes-more-livable/story-fn9656lz-1226477545119
A 2008 study by Monash University Accident Research Centre, funded by the Australian Building Codes Board, found 62 per cent of falls and slip-based injuries occurred in the family home, accounting for $1.8 billion in public health expenses. -
“Monash close to China kick-off”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/postgraduate-education/monash-close-to-china-kickoff-20120919-2673u.html
The finishing touches on Monash University's sprawling campus in Suzhou are still being applied, but already Gao Xuming is thinking ahead. -
“Architecture stars align to bring music school to Monash”
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/architecture-stars-align-to-bring-music-school-to-monash-20120918-264id.html#ixzz26sY6mMFY
World renowned architect Moshe Safdie has been appointed to design the new state-of-the-art building to house the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music at Monash University. -
“Andrew Coats to drive Monash-Warwick alliance”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/coats-to-drive-monash-warwick-alliance/story-e6frgcjx-1226476011677
The University of Warwick and Monash University has announced that respected researcher and cardiologist Professor Andrew Coats will serve as the first joint Academic Vice-President and Director of the Monash-Warwick Alliance. -
“Post-conflict musical alliance unites diaspora, Serbs us right”
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/postconflict-musical-alliance-unites-diaspora-serbs-us-right-20120917-262br.html#ixzz26sYJVgpr
Presented by the Monash University Academy of Performing Arts, violinist Nemanja Radulovic performed with the Monash Sinfonia last weekend. -
“'Innocence of Muslims' film protests”
http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2012/09/innocence-of-muslims-film-protests.html
Shandon Harris-Hogan, Researcher at the Global Terrorism Research Centre at Monash University and Helen Szoke, the Race Discrimination Commissioner, joined the program to talk about the issue. -
“Doctors under fire: study reveals alarming rates of aggression”
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1693241/Doctors-under-fire-study-reveals-alarming-rates-of
Danny Hills, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, found doctors are increasingly the target of verbal and physical aggression from colleagues and patients' relatives, as well as from patients. -
“University works to keep those on the fringe in the loop”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/university-works-to-keep-those-on-the-fringe-in-the-loop-20120917-262b7.html#ixzz26mUThVpX
Monash University's concerns about the number of rural and disadvantaged students who fail to take up tertiary study after opting for a gap year have prompted a string a special programs aimed at drawing them back. -
“Falls top list of reasons for hospital admissions”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/health/falls-top-list-of-reasons-for-hospital-admissions-20120914-25wda.html#ixzz26guFrlb8
Professor Mark Stevenson, Monash Injury Research Institute, said young men were often over-confident, sensation-seeking and risk-taking at a time in their lives when they were also getting their licences. -
“Malvern muso's role is out of this world”
http://stonnington-leader.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/malvern-musos-role-is-out-of-this-world/
'Return To The Forbidden Planet' will be performed at Monash University's Alexander Theatre from 26-29 September. -
“When Face-stalking turns scary”
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/lifestyle/life/when-facestalking-turns-scary-20120913-25ume.html#ixzz26g8DPN7A
Curiosity and checking people out is natural, says Dr Troy McEwan of Monash University and Melbourne's Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, which treats up to 100 'real' stalkers a year. -
“Richard III - Villain or Victim?”
http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2012/09/richard-iii-villain-or-victim.html
Dr Carol Williams, School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies, on the possible discovery of the remains of Richard III, the deformed, deranged king made famous by Shakespeare. -
“Monash research-led curriculum drives scholarly learning”
http://www.mmail.com.my/story/monash-university-sunway-monash’-research-led-curriculum-drives-scholarly-learning-29762
Monash University Sunway Campus prioritises research projects focused on national priority areas that contribute to the sustained development of the rakyat, and Malaysian enterprises. -
“Genetic test for autism developed”
http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/genetic-test-for-autism-developed/story-e6frfku9-1226472754450?from=public_rss
Monash University researchers were part of a team that developed a genetic test to predict a baby’s risk of developing autism. -
“The airborne acid test”
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/sci-tech/the-airborne-acid-test-20120912-25s3x.html
Associate Professor Roslyn Gleadow, Faculty of Science, on climate change research. -
“The Two Frank Thrings”
http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/09/11/3587347.htm
Professor Peter Fitzpatrick, School of English, Communications and Performance Studies, on his new book 'The Two Frank Thrings'. -
“Greens top Nats in Hume poll”
http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2012/09/12/537061_politics-news.html
Dr Nicholas Economou, School of Political and Social Inquiry, said the Nationals were losing their presence in that end of the Murray-Darling basin. -
“Menzies Scholars Lecture: Ethics of diagnosis”
http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=39606
Professor Julian Savulescu, Arts Faculty Office, will discuss the risks and benefits of medicalising normal human variation at an upcoming lecture. -
“The Young Wägilak Group headed to Monash”
http://www.artshub.com.au/au/news-article/news/arts/the-young-wgilak-group-headed-to-monash-191406
The traditional song men from Ngukurr – the Young Wägilak Group (YWG) – will be undertaking a Monash University, School of Music residency and performance from September 12-14. -
“Feature: Proteomics’ open book”
http://www.lifescientist.com.au/article/435852/feature_proteomics_open_book/
Professor Ian Smith, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), on the human proteome. -
“Inflammation targeted in patients with depression”
http://www.medicalobserver.com.au/news/inflammation-targeted-in-patients-with-depression
Professor Paul Fitzgerald, Central and Eastern Clinical School, cautioned a US study investigating how an inhibitor may benefit patients who fail to respond to antidepressant therapy. -
“Secret poll puts Ted Baillieu on shaky ground”
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/secret-poll-puts-ted-baillieu-on-shaky-ground/story-e6frf7kx-1226468145841
Dr Nicholas Economou, School of Political and Social Inquiry, on claims that secret polling has revealed the State Government would lose power by relinquishing four key seats if an election was held today. -
“The invisible backpack, and why it makes the education gap hard to close”
http://www.watoday.com.au/national/education/the-invisible-backpack-and-why-it-makes-the-education-gap-hard-to-close-20120908-25lcv.html#ixzz2679crwXF
Dr David Zyngier, Faculty of Education (Peninsula), said children come to classrooms with an invisible backpack’ and some come with their backpack full of privilege and others come with a backpack of disadvantage. -
“High Court sends Optus web appeal back to MPs”
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/business/high-court-sends-optus-web-appeal-back-to-mps-20120907-25jvd.html#ixzz2679qUsE0
Dr Rebecca Giblin, Faculty of Law, said the High Court’s decision not to hear the Optus case leaves politicians with the responsibility of updating Australia’s copyright rules. -
“Stem cells help restore feeling in paralysed patients during breakthrough trial”
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/stem-cells-help-restore-feeling-in-paralysed-patients-during-breakthrough-trial/story-e6frf7kx-1226466751146
Professor Claude Bernard comments on a breakthrough trial that saw stem cells have been used to help restore feeling in paralysed patients. -
“Researchers to tap ideas for water sensitive cities”
http://www.campusdaily.com.au/read_university_news.php?title=researchers_to_tap_ideas_for_water_sensitive_cities_88424
Professor Tony Wong, Chief Executive CRC for Water Sensitive Cities, on the forthcoming opening of the WA node of the CRC. -
“You can be fit if you're fat”
http://health.ninemsn.com.au/healthnews/8528391/you-can-be-fit-if-youre-fat-study
Professor Helen Truby, Southern Clinical School said that people's risk of cardiovascular disease from obesity is a bit of a genetic lottery. -
“Singing while driving leads to decline in road performance”
http://o.canada.com/2012/09/04/singing-while-driving-study-links-car-aoke-to-decline-in-road-performance/
Rudin-Brown, who conducted the study while on secondment with the Monash University Accident Research Centre in Australia, also observes that previous studies have found that the type of music can play a critical role. -
“Clayton's uni student invasion”
http://waverley-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/uni-student-invasion/
Monash University reader in sociology Dr Bob Birrell said Clayton's growth reflected its student population, and the apartments built to house them. -
“Managing holes left by mines”
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/305968/poll-managing-holes-left-by-mines/
Monash University engineering researcher Dr Gavin Mudd said various elements including arsenic and selenium could be leached from coal tailings and overburden into final void dams, creating serious concerns over water quality. -
“She wanted to design a toy for blind children”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/mandy-shuk-man-lau-wanted-to-design-a-toy-for-blind-children/story-e6frgcjx-1226465062452
Global declines in braille competency prompted Mandy Shuk-Man Lau to design the Reach and Match educational toy for vision-impaired pre-schoolers as part of her masters in industrial design at Monash University last year. -
“McCabe decision to be revisited”
http://blogs.news.com.au/heraldsun/law/index.php/heraldsun/comments/mccabe_decision_to_be_revisited
Monash University’s Associate Dean of Law Professor Adrian Evans said the seminar aimed to examine whether the case had helped effect positive change in legal culture or whether it was seen as an isolated incident in Australian legal history. -
“Concern over coal seam gas grows”
http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/09/04/3582311.htm
Monash University environmental engineer Dr Gavin Mudd says there is not enough research to allay concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with CSG. -
“Chemical link to heart disease”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/chemical-link-to-heart-disease/story-fn3dxiwe-1226464370017
Monash University Professor Brian Priestly said the results of other studies investigating the link between PFOA and heart disease had been inconsistent. -
“Women ignorant of when to have sex”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/women-ignorant-of-when-to-have-sex-20120903-25an8.html
A Monash University study, which surveyed more than 200 women seeking help to achieve a pregnancy, found only 13 per cent could nominate the specific days in their cycle when women were most fertile. -
“The next giant leap: humans or robots?”
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/displays-that-risk-blowin-in-the-wind-20120904-25cfk.html
Professor Ray Jarvis, Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, on the human exploration of space using robots. -
“Talking cars set to slash road toll”
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/talking-cars-set-to-slash-road-toll/story-e6freuy9-1226463494261
A Monash University study found that if the technology that allows cars to communicate with each other was adopted by all road users it could slash the road toll by up to 35 per cent. -
“Writers to plot terrorism”
http://www.theage.com.au/act-news/writers-to-plot-terrorism-20120831-254in.html
Patrick Emerton, senior lecturer in law at Monash University, said using imagination to tease out possible scenarios was a good idea. -
“The China Choice and why America needs to share power”
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1687761/Comment-The-China-Choice-and-why-America-needs-to
Dr Remy Davison, School of Political and Social Inquiry, on why America needs to share power.