Archive
November 2012
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“Album launch for budding star”
http://melton-leader.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/album-launch-for-budding-caroline-springs-sing-star/
A music student at Monash University she has made a name for herself locally as a singing and piano teacher in both Caroline Springs and Hillside. -
“Common therapies reduce depression in diabetics”
http://ahha.asn.au/news/common-therapies-reduce-depression-diabetics
Emeritus Professor Mark Wahlqvist, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, on the effect of the drug metformin on mood disorders in people with diabetes. -
“Rural obesity under the spotlight”
http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2012/11/29/551477_latest-news.html
Dr Cate Lombard, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, on a new study that aims to make young rural women more aware of the effect weight gain can have on their health. -
“Cancer survivor conceives after frozen ovarian tissue operation”
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/ancer-survivor-conceives-after-frozen-ovarian-tissue-operation/story-e6frf7kx-1226525973743
In a breakthrough by Monash IVF, a Melbourne breast cancer survivor is the first Australian woman to become pregnant using frozen ovarian tissue. -
“Water sensitive research hub set to change urban design”
http://www.campusdaily.com.au/read_university_news.php?title=water_sensitive_research_hub_set_to_change_urban_design_98474
Professor Tony Wong, Centre for Water Sensitive Cities, on the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Water Sensitive Cities based at Monash University. -
“When wages negotiable, women readily make pay deals”
http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TheExchange/2012/11/28/when_wages_negotiable.html
Dr Andreas Leibbrandt, Department of Economics, on a study examining pay differences between men and women and the willingness to negotiate pay. -
“Victoria Prize awarded to civil engineer”
http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/news/victoria-prize-awarded-civil-engineer-0
Professor Ana Deletic, Monash Water for Liveability, has won the Victoria Prize for Science and Innovation in Physical Science. -
“Science Matters: Underground power play”
http://media.theage.com.au/news/science/science-matters-underground-power-play-3831675.html
Professor Malek Bouazza, Department of Civil Engineering, on the future's geothermal energy-efficient, carbon-neutral home. -
“Immigration authorites clueless over asylum seeker escapees across the nation”
http://www.news.com.au/top-stories/immigration-authorites-clueless-over-asylum-seeker-escapees-across-the-nation/story-e6frfkp9-1226525181781#ixzz2DSyPivw1
Dr Bob Birrell, School of Political and Social Inquiry, on the introduction of bridging visas that did not allow asylum seekers to work gave those in detention an even stronger motive to abscond. -
“Expert to speak on allergies at The Alfred”
http://stonnington-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/expert-to-speak-on-allergies-at-the-alfred/
Professor Robyn O'Hehir, Department of Medicine (Alfred Hospital), comments on her upcoming lecture on the diagnosis and management of common allergic diseases. -
“Storm clouds over the sandbelt”
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/opinion/political-news/storm-clouds-over-the-sandbelt-20121126-2a3iy.html#ixzz2DMwbBwDo
Dr Nicholas Economou, comments the Baillieu government is struggling to balance its commitments with the national and international economic reality. -
“Language Diversity in a Globalised World”
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2012/article/language-diversity-in-a-globalised-world
Professor Kate Burridge, School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, is taking part in a public conference that explores the impact of globalisation on languages. -
“Heart of the Nation: Ashmore Reef”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/ashmore-reef/story-e6frg8h6-1226520373951
Dr Rohan Clarke, School of Biological Sciences, is studying the seabirds at Ashmore Reef, off the Kimberley coast. -
“Schools face battle of the bulge”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/schools-face-battle-of-the-bulge-20121123-29xsa.html
Dr Robert Birrell, School of Political and Social Inquiry, said it might have seemed sensible to close schools in the past but the surge in births over the past 7-8 years and the subsequent rise in prep-grade numbers shows it was a mistake. -
“First cigs, next step abstinence”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/health-science/first-cigs-next-step-abstinence/story-e6frg8y6-1226522929460
Dr Michael Keane, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, on fears public health activists will make alcohol the new tobacco. -
“Wonky values in golden ticket visa program”
http://www.smh.com.au/national/wonky-values-in-golden-ticket-visa-program-20121122-29sxo.html
Dr Bob Birrell, Centre for Population and Urban Research, on the federal government's Significant Investor Visa program, which waives the usual criteria for skilled migrants in exchange for a $5 million investment in Australia. -
“Melbourne bus rant - what would you do?”
http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/11/22/3638672.htm
Dr Leslie Cannold, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, on responding to aggressive situations like the recent case of abuse on a Melbourne bus. -
“Victoria's proposed 'anti-bikie' laws”
http://www.greenleft.org.au/node/52887
David Vakalis, Faculty of Arts, on Victoria's proposed 'anti-bikie' laws. -
“Gene data guru and stormwater expert win top prize”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/gene-data-guru-and-stormwater-expert-win-top-prize-20121121-29q5v.html#ixzz2CvE4qtRY
Professor Ana Deletic, Monash Water for Liveability, became the first woman to receive a Victoria Prize in the award’s 14-year history when she was awarded the $50,000 prize for physical sciences this week. -
“Concerns over children detained on Manus Island”
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1713487/Concerns-over-children-detained-on-Manus-Island
Professor Louise Kathryn Newman, School of Psychology and Psychiatry, discusses concerns over children detained on Manus Island. -
“Obesity gene linked with happiness”
http://www.health.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8568091
Associate Professor John Dixon, Department of General Practice, on a US study which suggests a gene associated with obesity appears to reduce a person's risk of depression by eight per cent. -
“Retailers start pre-Christmas sales war”
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/click-frenzy-to-provide-retail-boost/story-e6frf7kf-1226520306712
Dr Sean Sands, Australian Centre for Retail Studies, comments on the online Click Frenzy sale. -
“Monash Gippsland visual arts students Fin2012”
http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2012/11/19/3635684.htm
Rodney Forbes, Gippsland Centre for Art and Design, on final exhibition - Fin2012 - by visual arts students from the Gippsland campus. -
“Children playground injuries on the rise”
http://maroondah-leader.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/child-injuries-climb/
Angela Clapperton, Monash Injury Research Institute, comments on children aged five to nine were most likely to be injured in the playground, with boys accounting for more admissions than girls. -
“Side airbags the business”
http://hume-leader.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/car-safety-side-airbags-the-business/
Monash University Accident Research Centre has found that side airbags halve the number of injuries in car crashes. -
“A golden ray of hope”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/a-golden-ray-of-hope-20121119-29lwj.html
Associate Professor Udo Bach, Department of Materials Engineering, comments on his teams research into the use of gold nanorods that could be used in pollutant sensors and solar cells. -
“More older people dying on state's roads”
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/more-older-people-dying-on-states-roads-20121118-29kbp.html
Dr Judith Charlton, Monash University Accident Research Centre, said the increase in the number of older people dying on Victorian roads was due to the fact there were more older drivers on the roads. -
“Police left to fill mental health gaps”
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/editorial/police-left-to-fill-mental-health-gaps-20121118-29kfl.html
A five-year study, involving Monash University, the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health and Victoria Police, has found police spend an extraordinary amount of time defusing mental-health crises. -
“Hope royal commission will end abuse shame”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/hope-royal-commission-will-end-abuse-shame/story-fn3dxiwe-1226517967862
Judy Courtin, Faculty of Law, said although Victoria will have a royal commission examining institutional abuse across all religious institutions, much of the reported abuse will have happened in the Catholic Church. -
“Weight gain in pregnancy a heavy issue for health professionals”
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/pregnancy-weight-gain-a-heavy-issue-for-health-professionals/story-fndo2dsc-1226517696485
Professor Helena Teede, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, comments an increasing numbers of women are entering pregnancy already overweight. -
“CSG study released before peer review 'in the public interest'”
http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201211/s3633704.htm
Dr Gavin Mudd, Department of Civil Engineering, comments on the release of a preliminary study into methane emissions from Coal Seam Gas drilling before it was peer reviewed. -
“State schools to build business ties in shake-up”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/state-schools-to-build-business-ties-in-shakeup-20121115-29ew9.html#ixzz2CLhW9Ewm
Associate Professor Anthony Taylor, Faculty of Education, comments the government might want to move from the traditional model of school management to a style that mimics the corporate sector. -
“Fresh taser debate sparked in Australia”
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1711261/Fresh-taser-debate-sparked-in-Australia
Professor Jude McCulloch, School of Political and Social Inquiry, says police should improve their negotiation skills instead of resorting to tasers. -
“An apple a day doesn't always keep the doctor away”
http://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/an-apple-a-day-doesnt-always-keep-the-doctor-away-20121114-29cu9.html#ixzz2CG6b2G7W
Professor Peter Gibson and Dr Susan Shepherd, Central and Eastern Clinical School, on the development of a new diet which has proved highly effective at managing some of the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. -
“Eclipse sheds light on sizzling sun”
http://www.theage.com.au/technology/sci-tech/eclipse-sheds-light-on-sizzling-sun-20121113-29aph.html
Professor Paul Cally, School of Mathematical Sciences, discusses the observations of scientists during the total solar eclipse this week. -
“Hartcher responds to coal seam gas opponents”
http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/11/13/3631916.htm
Dr Gavin Mudd, Department of Civil Engineering, comments on the quality or rather the quantity of research that is the foundation for plans to rapidly expand the Coal Seam Gas industry in NSW. -
“Labels' free rein”
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/lifestyle/cuisine/labels-free-rein-20121112-2987q.html
Professor Christine Parker, Faculty of Law, comments on industry standards for free-range chickens. -
“More than a third of schools are failing to promote healthy eating”
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/more-than-a-third-of-schools-are-failing-to-promote-healthy-eating/story-e6frf7kx-1226516168624
PhD Student Jessica Chellappah, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine comments on research which found 62 per cent of schools across Melbourne’s south had policies promoting nutrition and healthy eating. -
“New arrivals to Nauru join hunger strike”
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2012-11-13/new-arrivals-to-nauru-join-hunger-strike/1045052
Professor Louise Kathryn Newman, School of Psychology and Psychiatry, said when asylum seekers go on hunger strikes it can lead to suicidal behaviour. -
“Is it all in the mind?”
http://www.yourlifechoices.com.au/news/is-it-all-in-the-mind
Dr Harriet Radermacher, Primary Care Research, on the psychology of ageing. -
“The bluer bird of happiness”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/the-bluer-bird-of-happiness-20121112-297ye.html
Dr Kaspar Delhey, School of Biological Sciences, on a study examining the correlation between plumage coloration and the visual ability of birds. -
“Single mother sent home nine hours after birth”
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/933523/single-mother-sent-home-nine-hours-after-birth/?cs=6
Professor Jane Fisher, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, comments women are waiting up to three months to get help for problems that could have been prevented with earlier education and care. -
“Born this way: gender identity”
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/allinthemind/born-this-way---gender-identity/4353904
Dr Fintan Harte, School of Psychology and Psychiatry, was a guest panel member on a gender identity segment. -
“GPS plan to track arsonists”
http://www.smh.com.au/victoria/gps-plan-to-track-arsonists-20121110-2958c.html
Research Fellow Paul Read, Monash Sustainability Institute, comments on the new move to monitor convicted arsonists using GPS tracking devices. -
“Battling depression with exercise”
http://www.starnewsgroup.com.au/news/berwick/371/story/155644.html
Dr Monica O'Kelly, School of Psychology and Psychiatry, is a keynote speaker at an event which helps people find mental strength through exercise. -
“Clear science or muddy waters? Academic questions CSG research”
http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/11/08/3628589.htm
Dr Gavin Mudd, Department of Civil Engineering, comments on the quality or rather the quantity of research that is the foundation for plans to rapidly expand the Coal Seam Gas industry in NSW. -
“How zebrafish regrow brain cells”
http://www.cosmosmagazine.com/news/6148/how-zebrafish-regrow-brain-cells
Dr Jan Kaslin, Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute comments the mechanism that enables zebrafish to re-grow brain cells after injury has been identified, with potential implications for the way we treat brain trauma and diseases in humans. -
“Caulfield surgeon's ultimate head injury guide”
http://caulfield-glen-eira-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/caulfield-surgeons-ultimate-head-injury-guide/
Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Department of Surgery, Alfred Hospital, has drawn on 40 years experience to write his new book, Practical Management of Head and Neck Injury. -
“Poorer pokies players 'hit by double whammy'”
http://www.maribyrnongweekly.com.au/story/597421/poorer-pokies-players-hit-by-double-whammy/?src=rss
Dr Charles Livingstone, Department of Health Science, comments residents in the poorest areas are losing an average of $849 per adult each year compared with $298 in the most advantaged areas. -
“Students, staff campaign against council changes”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/students-staff-campaign-against-council-changes-20121107-28xa2.html#ixzz2Ba2wEW00
Monash University's council is expected to discuss its position on new state legislation that denies students a council seat on their institutes' governing councils. -
“Asbestos forum to clear the air”
http://wa.psnews.com.au/Page_WApsn16110.html
Dr Geza Benke, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, is assisting in a special forum looking at the better management of asbestos. -
“Call to cut retail pay rates after Sunday Trading in Australia study”
http://www.news.com.au/national/call-to-cut-pay-rates-after-sunday-trading-in-australia-study/story-fndo4cq1-1226511067890?from=public_rss
Monash research has found some businesses are running at a loss on Sundays. -
“Ballarat woman's mission to save thousands of mothers”
http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/704095/ballarat-womans-mission-to-save-thousands-of-mothers/?src=rss
Research at Monash University aimed at preventing women in developing countries dying from blood loss after giving birth has been awarded a $US1 million ($960,000) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant. -
“How many asylum seekers have died trying to reach Australia?”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/how-many-asylum-seekers-have-died-trying-to-reach-australia-20121105-28tm7.html#ixzz2BORdr41q
Professor Sharon Pickering, School of Political and Social Inquiry, on the asylum seekers who have died trying to reach Australia. -
“City's 'double whammy' on pokies”
http://www.brimbankweekly.com.au/story/551307/citys-double-whammy-on-pokies/?src=rss
Dr Charles Livingstone, Department of Health Science, said pokies losses are far higher in disadvantaged areas than wealthier communities. -
“Call to cut retail pay rates after Sunday Trading in Australia study”
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/call-to-cut-pay-rates-after-sunday-trading-in-australia-study/story-e6frf7kx-1226511067890
Double-time Sunday wages mean some retailers are making a loss on weekends, despite busier sales, Monash University’s Sunday Trading in Australia report found. -
“National master for synchrotron”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/national-master-for-synchrotron/story-e6frgcjx-1226508576142
The long-awaited national takeover of the Melbourne-based synchrotron has been formalised. -
“Bringing zen into the workplace”
http://www.theage.com.au/small-business/blogs/work-in-progress/bringing-zen-into-the-workplace-20121102-28nht.html
Dr Craig Hassed is a senior lecturer at Monash University. He shared with me, using a charming selection of words, the ways in which people can incorporate meditation at work. -
“Monash researchers score $1m from Gates Foundation”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/monash-researcher-scores-1m-from-gates-foundation/story-e6frgcjx-1226508999764
Research at Monash University aimed at preventing women in developing countries dying from blood loss after giving birth has been awarded a $US1 million ($960,000) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant. -
“Comment: Last gasp from a dying industry? The Penguin-Random House deal”
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1707045/Comment-Last-gasp-from-a-dying-industryThe-Penguin
Professor Stephen King, Department of Economics, comments on the merger between two of the world’s biggest English-language book publishers, Penguin and Random House. -
“Experts cast doubt on breast screening program”
http://www.watoday.com.au/national/experts-cast-doubt-on-breast-screening-program-20121031-28kfz.html
Professor Robin Bell, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, comments women should no longer be routinely invited to have mammograms because of the significant risks of ''over-diagnosis''. -
“NAB Agribusiness Awards winners”
http://sl.farmonline.com.au/news/nationalrural/agribusiness-and-general/general/nab-agribusiness-awards-winners/2632038.aspx?src=rss
Professor Helen Bartlett, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Gippsland), comments on NAB Agribusiness Awards winners this year. -
“Crash test lab hopes to reduce road fatalities in SE Asia”
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-31/an-new-crash-test-lab-hopes-to-reduce-fatalities-in-se-asia/4343694?section=australianetworknews
Dr Jennie Oxley, Monash Injury Research Institute comments research has shown that if motorists were driving safe cars road fatalities would fall. -
“Green chemistry helps promote sustainable manufacturing”
http://www.sustainabilitymatters.net.au/news/56883-Green-chemistry-helps-promote-sustainable-manufacturing
Professor Milton Hearn, School of Chemistry, said the new Victorian Centre for Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing represented an important step in the creation of more effective partnerships between industry and research institutions. -
“The Essential Guide to Child Protection by Professor Freda Briggs”
http://ourkidz.com.au/content/view/2792/334/lang,en/
Professor Christopher Goddard, Director of Monash Injury Research Institute, comments on a new book titled, The Essential Guide to Child Protection.