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6 December 2006

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University news

A new crop of tall poppies
Two researchers from Monash University have won Young Tall Poppy Science Awards in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the understanding and promotion of science.

Dementia researchers win NHMRC grant
Two researchers from Monash University's Aged Mental Health Research Unit have received funding to study Italian and Greek aged care facility residents living with dementia.

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• Monash runners in Singapore Marathon
• Eminent educationist gives Krongold Lecture

Faculty news

Monash hosts major international conference on Human Rights
Human Rights -- and in particular their violations on a world-wide scale -- were put seriously under the spotlight at an international conference hosted by Monash University last week.

Joint award at Monash for supervisor excellence
Monash University's Supervisor Excellence Award, because of the outstanding quality of nominees, has this year been given jointly to two academics.

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• Engineering success with the right chemistry
• Monash duo help cut Bush's oil bill
• World leader on leaders visits Monash

Community news

Stepping up the pace for fitness
Monash University campus members have recently completed a virtual walk from Perth to Broome without missing a single day at the office.

International students given big farewell
The achievements and contributions of international students were celebrated in a big way recently at one of the Monash University's twice-yearly Farewell Programs.

Events

Launch of Film and Television Studies program at Monash
Monash University's new Film and Television Studies Program was launched with much flair and aplomb in the Cecil B. de Mille Room at the Regent Hotel on November 15.

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What's on this week

Monash only events - staff and students

Gold watch marks 20 years of commitment
After over 20 years' service, Monash University's first female Deputy Chancellor and longest serving councillor has retired.