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17 May 2006

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University news

Monash staff rewarded for industry engagement
Two Monash academics and two research groups have been honoured in the inaugural Monash Industry Engagements Awards.

Honorary doctorate for Rabbi Emeritus Dr John Levi
One of the leading figures of the Australian Jewish community, Rabbi Emeritus Dr John Levi, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws from Monash University.

>>More university news

• Study on women's research experiences at Monash
• Innovations link students with business
• King's College London principal visits

Faculty news

Refugee advocates speak out at human rights forum
Last week's Australian government decision to have all unauthorised boat arrivals' claims for asylum assessed at offshore processing centres has been scrutinised at a Monash University law forum.

Community news

A classic walk on Mother's Day
A Monash team of 258 people participated in the Mother's Day Classic run/walk on Sunday 14 May.

>>More community news

• Residential services receives peer acclaim
• Impressive reception for ePress in London

Events

Gippsland reverie
The Switchback Gallery at the Gippsland campus became home this week to a new exhibition of works drawn from the Monash University Collection.

>>Ongoing events at Monash

• Monash University Museum of Art exhibition
• Science exhibition -- '63% H20 The body in question'
• Science exhibition -- 'Australian Synchrotron'

Federation Fellowships for Monash

Monash University has received two Federation Fellowships in the 2006 round of federal grants designed to enable outstanding internationally renowned researchers to continue their work in Australia.