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1 March 2006

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University news

UAE University visit canvasses further collaboration
Australia and the United Arab Emirates are set to increase cooperation in higher education, science and technology following a successful visit to Monash from an UAE University delegation.

>>More university news

• MOU signals collaboration with Bangladesh
• International accreditation for Business and Economics

Faculty news

Monash investigates stem cell links with China
Monash has entered into talks with the Chinese Government on potential links in stem cell research after a visit from the Chinese cabinet last week.

>>More faculty news

• Physics professor receives international fellowship
• Internationalisation and its impact on higher education

Community news

Climate change communication award to student leader
Monash Law student Ms Larissa Brown will head to the UK next month after having won the Communication Climate Change 2005 Award.

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• International stars join Monash basketball team

Events

Perfect Timing -- a tribute to Anna Russell, concert comedienne extraordinaire.
London-born Russell was an acclaimed lyric soprano who starred in opera and her own Broadway show, and appeared frequently on television and radio. The tribute is written and performed by Australian actor and musician Wendy Grose (vocals), accompanied by Len Vorster (piano).

Rural medicine expert appointed to Bendigo
Senior general practitioner and renowned rural health expert Dr George Somers has been appointed to the Bendigo Regional Clinical School.