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University news
		Monash--India sign landmark agreement Monash University and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) yesterday signed a landmark agreement to jointly undertake scientific research.

		Alan Lindsay farewelled Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Alan Lindsay has been farewelled by colleagues and friends after eight years with Monash.
>>More university news Monash--IBM collaboration to benefit staff and students Two fine Fellows for Technological Sciences and Engineering academy IT lecturer hotfoots after criminals Postgraduate resources now available on DVD
Faculty news
		Monash to educate finance sector The Department of Accounting and Finance and Finsia Education have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will provide quality training and education to people worldwide in the banking, finance and securities industries.
>>More faculty news Excellence in Arts research supervision Molecular researcher joins Monash Malaysia Bendigo local named top student New video system to help rural medical students
Community news
		Synchrotron celebration Hundreds of VIPs attended a gala dinner at the Australian Synchrotron on Saturday 4 March -- the first and only opportunity to dine on the synchrotron's 'technical floor'.
>>More community news Sound bites to revolutionise Australian history Adapting to cultural change
Events

'Music at Lunchtime' concerts
The School of Music -- Conservatorium's annual lunchtime concert series has begun at the university's Clayton campus, with performances of jazz, opera, classical and contemporary music. The program features top international and Australian musicians and vocalists, as well as staff and students from the school.

What's on this week

Monash TRIes in corporate triathlon
Super Sushi, The Fraggles and Faster Than Fat Seals were just a few of the 11 Monash teams that competed in the 2006 BP Ultimate/BRW Corporate Triathlon on Sunday 5 March at Elwood Beach.

Vice-Chancellor's column
	Ancora Imparo In this month's column, Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins discusses Monash's international positioning and the opportunities presented by China and India.