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26 July 2006

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University news

Synchrotron shines its first light
The Australian Synchrotron at Monash University has celebrated a major achievement -- the machine has produced light for the first time.

Anwar Ibrahim attracts capacity crowd
A capacity audience last week turned out to hear Mr Anwar Ibrahim, former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Malaysia, outline his thoughts for democratic reform in Malaysia and other Islamic countries.

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• One Monash -- one voice
• Fellowships build links with Malaysia

Faculty news

Vale Professor Ron Keightley
Professor Ron Keightley, a valued former staff member of the Faculty of Arts, has died after a long battle with cancer.

Engineering complex fluids at Prato
The Monash University Prato Centre has hosted an international workshop at which engineers and scientists discussed research advances involving the phenomenon of complex fluids.

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• Business courses grapple with sustainability
• A deserving award for a passionate researcher
• Gippsland welcomes Chinese students
• Sculpture students stage their own exhibition
• Trade officials from developing nations trained

Community news

Crocodile at home in the Monash Children's Centre
When a salt water crocodile ventured into the Monash Children's Centre at Clayton campus last week, it certainly found its way to the right spot.

Events

Ancient Japanese rhythms to shake the Alexander Theatre
The roar of ancient thunder will be heard at the Alexander Theatre when Australian musical ensemble TaikOz plays three shows there next month.

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What's on this week

Monash only events - staff and students

Nanotech revolution a boon for medicine
An international project led by Professor Dan Nicolau of Monash's Centre for Green Chemistry could revolutionise the effectiveness of medical devices.