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Monash Memo27 March 2013
Monash Memo is a weekly newsletter designed to keep Monash staff up to date with the latest news and events in and around Monash. It is also designed to notify staff of new and amended University policies. Story ideas, submissions and feedback can be sent to media@monash.edu
University news
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Chancellor re-appointed
The Monash University Council resolved the re-appointment of Dr Alan Finkel as Chancellor of Monash at its meeting last week.
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A new leader for a new era of research training
Internationally respected sociologist Professor Zlatko Skrbis will lead the University's ambitious research training agenda, which includes a revamped PhD program, as new Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Research Training).
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Vice-Chancellor's Research Awards for Excellence 2013
Nominations for the 2013 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Innovation and External Collaboration, as well as the Award for Excellence in Research by Early Career Researchers, are now open.
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A meeting of economic and ecological minds
In the face of global environmental degradation and biodiversity loss, driven by population growth and economic activity, Monash researchers are working together to bridge the gap between economics and ecology.
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Regional summit gathers global health experts in Asia
Delegates from Monash will join world leaders in addressing major health priorities facing the Asia region at the inaugural Regional World Health Summit in Singapore next month.
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Leading the way in science education
Dean of the Faculty of Education Professor John Loughran recently delivered a keynote speech at the new Catholic Education Centre.
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New book highlights research methods
A new book Research Methods: Information, Systems and Contexts will be launched by Professor Edwina Cornish.
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The adventures of Indigenous mariners in print
An untold story of enterprise and entrepreneurship, of Aboriginal people seizing the opportunity to profit from life at sea as whalers and sealers, forms the basis of a new book.
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Switching off for Easter
Easter is a fantastic opportunity to begin some sustainable traditions, from switching off your electronics before you leave work on 28 March for your long weekend, to purchasing Fairtade chocolate eggs for your friends and family.
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Memo to take an Easter break too
Memo will not be published on 3 April 2013. We will resume publishing on 10 April 2013.
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Updates to workplace policies and procedures
HR has updated several workplace policies and procedures for March 2013.
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Meeting global workplace standards
Monash is a runner-up in the 2013 Global Healthy Workplace Awards.
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Wireless-enabled learning spaces
More than 400 new wireless access points have been installed in key teaching spaces at Caulfield, Clayton, Berwick and Gippsland.
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AIME-ing to make a difference
Do you know a Monash student who could mentor Indigenous high school students?
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Brain Awareness for Survival Week
Brain awareness through mindfulness is an important part of having a healthy mind, and the University is adding to its current mindfulness meditation sessions on campus with a partnership with not-for-profit group, Smiling Mind.
Celebrating Monash success
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Boarding the Research Platform
The Monash Health Translation Precinct Medical Genomics Facility and the Monash Animal Research Platform were the joint winners of the Outstanding Monash Technology Research Platform Award.
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Australian Academy of Science awards
Two Monash researchers have been honoured by their peers with election to the prestigious and influential Australian Academy of Science.
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American academy honours MIMR director
Director of the Monash Institute of Medical Research Professor Bryan Williams, was honoured with a Fellowship at the American Academy of Microbiology this year.
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