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2 August 2006

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University news

Research on target as Monash loads its e-research quiver
Monash has received the lion's share in funding under the Department of Education, Science and Training Systemic Infrastructure Initiative, announced by Federal Education Minister Ms Julie Bishop this week.

New Monash Europe centre of excellence launched
Monash will become a hub for Europe academics and researchers through the establishment of the Monash European and EU Centre at the university's Clayton campus.

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• Catchment management appointment for Monash professor

Faculty news

Quintessential Melbourne artist to head Fine Arts
Renowned Melbourne artist and academic Associate Professor Domenico de Clario has been appointed the Head of Fine Arts at Monash University's Faculty of Art and Design.

US students turn up heat on e-research
Four students from the University of California, San Diego, have swapped their summer break for a Melbourne winter to participate in a highly sought-after e-research program at Monash's Faculty of IT.

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• Travel award recognises the battle against 'superbugs'
• R&D in the air
• Antarctic leader speaks at Victorian College of Pharmacy

Community news

Community support for international students
Monash Community Services is seeking volunteers to take part in an exciting new program to enhance the experience of the university's international students.

Monash researcher tackles footy and kicks goals
Dr Ross Booth, a senior lecturer in the Department of Economics, has incorporated his love of Australian Rules football into his research and his private life.

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• Demystifying science and maths in schools
• Arts student named youth ambassador to Kiribati
• Caulfield campus opens Spiritual Centre

Events

'The Fairies'
Adapted from the popular children's television series, the magical stage production The Fairies comes to the Alexander Theatre next month.

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What's on this week

Monash only events - staff and students

World of sport's rarities on show
Big-game hunting, pig sticking and rat catching, as well as cricket, AFL football, horse racing, wrestling, swimming and royal tennis are among the sports featured in a new exhibition at the Sir Louis Matheson Library at the Clayton campus.