Archive
December 2012
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“Study finds lesbian women more likely to drink to excess”
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health-fitness/study-finds-lesbian-women-more-likely-to-drink-to-excess/story-fneuz9ev-1226540340390
Researchers from Monash and Melbourne Universities are involved in research to find out why lesbian and bisexual women drink so much. -
“Thousands flee in NSW exodus”
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/thousands-flee-in-nsw-exodus/story-e6freuy9-1226540308535
Dr Bob Birrell, Centre for Population and Urban Research, says high house prices are causing high numbers of people to leave New South Wales. -
“Monash tops ICANN domain name lottery”
http://www.technologyspectator.com.au/iselect-monash-and-melbourne-top-icann-domain-name-lottery
Monash University, one of several Australian educational institutions to apply for its own Internet top-level domain name will be among the first in the country to gain access to the new suffix. -
“Best of 2012”
http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/national/best-of-2012-by-eddie-jim-20121213-2bbpt.html
Dr Alistair Evans, School of Biological Sciences, is pictured in Fairfax photographer Eddie Jim's best photographs of 2012. -
“Highest contributor to disability”
http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20121812-23925.html
Professor Rachelle Buchbinder, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, found lower back pain and osteoarthritis are now ranked second only to cancer as the leading cause of disease burden in Australasia. -
“Damning health report at Dandenong workplaces”
http://dandenong-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/damning-health-report-at-dandenong-workplaces/
A Monash University study of the 20,625 WorkHealth checks undertaken on Greater Dandenong workers in the two years to April 2012 revealed a damning overview of the health of the city's workforce. -
“Experts want quad bikes off kids' Christmas lists”
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-17/experts-want-quad-bikes-off-kids-christmas-list/4431106
With Christmas and summer holidays approaching, Monash University researchers are calling for people in country areas to think carefully about the potential dangers of quad-bikes. -
“MMG seeks funds for new zinc mine”
http://www.smh.com.au/business/mining-and-resources/mmg-seeks-funds-for-new-zinc-mine-20121218-2bk7b.html
Monash has formalised its partnerships with MMG Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited today with the signing of philanthropic gifts to support the establishment of the Division of Mining and Resources Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering. -
“Children's mental health after the shooting in Newtown”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eva-alisic-phd/children-mental-health-newtown_b_2311875.html
Dr Eva Alisic, Monash Injury Research Institute, on children's mental health after the shooting in Newtown. -
“Thousands of VCE students wish upon ATAR”
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/live-coverage-thousands-of-vce-students-wish-upon-atar-20121217-2bi3l.html#ixzz2FFu7eEHU
Staff are celebrating today at the John Monash Science School in Clayton where 14 students achieved a rank higher than 99. The 204 year 12 students were the first to graduate at the new school. -
“Twitter: good or bad for sports?”
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/twitter-good-or-bad-for-sports/story-e6freuz0-1226536826667
Dr Andy Ruddock, School of English, Communications and Performance Studies, said Twitter has undeniably changed the nature of sports writing because results and criticism are instantly available online. -
“Today's VCE diversion may land you streets ahead”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/todays-vce-diversion-may-land-you-streets-ahead-20121216-2bhnw.html#ixzz2FGfTbAIi
Current student Josh Marlow offers advice for VCE students disappointed with their results on today. -
“Perfect scores the pay off for year of hard slog”
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/perfect-scores-the-pay-off-for-year-of-hard-slog-20121217-2bi4d.html#ixzz2FGfgfUNy
Prospective student Denise Chew, who achieved the perfect ATAR, is trying to work out whether to do medicine at Monash University or commerce. -
“Union fears asbestos report will be hidden”
http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/1186111/union-fears-asbestos-report-will-be-hidden/?cs=87
A Monash University study to compare the health of workers with the general Railton community is being undertaken by Cement Australia who are currently looking into worker asbestos exposure. -
“Ex-judge to coordinate church abuse response”
http://www.campusdaily.com.au/read_university_news.php?title=ex_judge_to_coordinate_church_abuse_response_100090
Ms Judy Courtin, Faculty of Law, says the Catholic Church's announcement of a national body to coordinate its response to the national royal commission into sexual abuse shows the church is mainly concerned with protecting its image. -
“Roll bars aid ATV safety”
http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2012/12/14/553277_latest-news.html
Dr Alexander Collie, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), on a literature review which found the fitting of crush protection devices to quad-bikes had potential to reduce injuries and fatalities. -
“Adherence to proper work ethics can eliminate blame game”
http://www.dailymirror.lk/opinion/172-opinion/24194-adherence-to-proper-work-ethics-can-eliminate-blame-game.html
Dr Ramanie Samaratunge, Department of Management, Faculty of Business and Economics, said integrated governance was essential for Sri Lanka in the path towards sustainable development especially in the war affected areas. -
“Bullied students fall behind in class”
http://www.cessnockadvertiser.com.au/story/1183293/bullied-students-fall-behind-in-class/?cs=25#
Professor Peter Sullivan, Faculty of Education, said better professional support for teachers and more help from parents in educating their children could help to lift the performance of Australian students. -
“New research shows your online profile impacts your employment chances”
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/mediareleases/15466/new-research-shows-your-online-profile-impacts/
Associate Professor Peter Holland, Department of Management, said new research indicates your online profile impacts on employment chances and should be a wakeup call to all prospective employees, particularly amongst the younger generation. -
“Uni to study Yarra Ranges eating habits”
http://free-press-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/uni-to-study-yarra-ranges-eating-habits/
Dr Lukar Thornton, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, is asking residents in Tecoma and Monbulk to reveal their eating habits. -
“Offshore processing risky: psychiatrist”
http://www.skynews.com.au/national/article.aspx?id=825486
Professor Louise Kathryn Newman, School of Psychology and Psychiatry, said there were continuing concerns about the impact of detention on vulnerable groups. -
“Clayton pathway to mining”
http://waverley-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/clayton-pathway-to-mining/
Monash University has formalised its partnerships with MMG Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited with the signing of philanthropic gifts to support the establishment of the Division of Mining and Resources Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering. -
“Paramedic training in wife abuse inadequate”
http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/paramedic-training-in-wife-abuse-inadequate-20121209-2b3cy.html
Mr Brett Williams, Community Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice, discusses his research into Ambulance paramedics not being equipped to deal with victims of domestic violence. -
“Doctors have privacy law concern over reporting ill drug mules”
http://www.news.com.au/national/doctors-have-privacy-law-concern-over-reporting-ill-drug-mules/story-fndo4cq1-1226532379295?from=public_rss
Dr Biswadev Mitra, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, on calls for new national laws to help combat the growing problem of body packers and pushers who get sick after smuggling illegal drugs into Australia. -
“Choral workshop”
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/choral-workshop-20121209-2b3vr.html
United States composer-conductor Eric Whitacre will conduct a choral workshop presented by Monash University’s Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) on 12 April. -
“Graphene made super-elastic”
http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20120612-23897.html
Professor Dan Li, Department of Materials Engineering, has taken inspiration from one of the oldest natural materials, cork, to exploit the extraordinary qualities of graphene. -
“Push for skills to handle domestics”
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/push-for-skills-to-handle-domestics-20121206-2ayjw.html
A study undertaken by Monash University Accident Research Centre into vehicle crash performance has found that older drivers could reduce the risk of injury dramatically by sticking to vehicles built after the year 2000. -
“Research shows Melbourne leading the way”
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/research-shows-melbourne-leading-the-way-20121206-2awn8.html#ixzz2EJC6ibX4
The Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation of research performance in Australian universities shows more Victorian universities outperform NSW universities in research. -
“Toyota plan to make hydrogen cars in Melbourne, creating hundreds of jobs”
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/toyota-plan-to-make-hydrogen-cars-in-melbourne-providing-hundreds-of-jobs/story-e6freuy9-1226530739692
Dr Akshat Tanksale, Department of Chemical Engineering, on hydrogen fuel being the fuel of the future. -
“US accounting firms' China-affiliates in fraud probe”
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/asia/radio/program/connect-asia/us-accounting-firms-chinaaffiliates-in-fraud-probe/1056398
Dr Alice De Jonge, Department of Business Law and Taxation, on nine China-based companies that have come under scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission for potential accounting fraud against US investors. -
“New school for blind and vision impaired students”
http://vic.liberal.org.au/News/MediaReleases.aspx?id=4972&title=New school for blind and vision impaired students
Professor Leon Piterman, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, on the new purpose-built Insight Specialist Primary School to be located at Monash University’s Berwick campus, will help transform the lives of Victorian blind and vision-impaired children. -
“Pawns in job market”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/letters/not-serious-about-the-lethal-damage-20121204-2at6p.html
Dr David Zyngier, Faculty of Education, on the effectiveness of NAPLAN testing. -
“Obesity conference told surgery better than exercise for obese”
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/obesity-conference-told-surgery-better-than-exercise-for-obese/story-fncynkc6-1226530078163
Professor Michael Cowley, Department of Physiology, and Associate Professor John Dixon, Department of General Practice spoke at a conference on obesity. -
“Degree surge gives a distorted picture”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/degree-surge-gives-a-distorted-picture/story-e6frgcjx-1226529995431
Dr Bob Birrell, Centre for Population and Urban Research, has commented that migrants are responsible for rapid progress towards the government’s 40 per cent degree target. -
“School for blind to open in Berwick”
http://www.caseyweeklyberwick.com.au/story/1161370/school-for-blind-to-open-in-berwick/?src=rss
A new purpose-built primary school located at Monash University’s Berwick campus, will help transform the lives of Victorian blind and vision-impaired children. -
“VCE students hardest hit by teachers withholding vital feedback”
http://www.news.com.au/top-stories/vce-students-hardest-hit-by-teachers-withholding-vita-feedback/story-e6frfkp9-1226529259474#ixzz2E3knMF9Y
Associate Professor Deborah Corrigan and Dr Philip Riley, Faculty of Education, on a union ban on teachers providing comments in reports to parents. -
“Malinga scorches in T20 warm-up match”
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/malinga-scorches-in-t20-warmup-match-20121202-2ap3o.html
Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga starred as a special guest player at the Premier Harmony Day Twenty20 (T20) match held at Monash University. -
“Demand puts critics in their place: Glyn Davis”
http://www.afr.com/p/national/education/demand_puts_critics_in_their_place_jR8Popo3xCetpeKYJXcCMJ
Professor Steve Worthington, Department of Marketing, said a new credit reporting regime will hopefully help to reduce both irresponsible borrowing by consumers and irresponsible lending by credit providers. -
“Call to give asylum-seekers a chance to contribute”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/immigration/call-to-give-asylum-seekers-a-chance-to-contribute/story-fn9hm1gu-1226528474609
Dr Robert Birrell, School of Political and Social Inquiry, said asylum-seekers without work rights would have a "very powerful motive" to work illegally.