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MONASH MEMO

7 February 2007

Welcome to the first edition of Monash Memo for 2007. Monash memo is produced weekly by Monash University Media and Communications. You can contact Monash Memo at: media@adm.monash.edu.au

This year we have included a new segment 60 seconds with ... , a weekly profile of staff members so you can get to know your Monash family a little better.

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University news

 

More students choose Monash
Monash University has increased its first-round offers by 4.42 per cent compared to 2006. The total number of offers in 2006 was 7967 compared to 8335 places offered for 2007.

     
 

Monash University farewells Stephen Parker
The Monash University community has farewelled and celebrated the outstanding achievement of its Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Senior Vice-President Professor Stephen Parker.


Faculty news

 

A new generation of doctors for rural Victoria
60 new medicine places have been offered by Monash University and the University of Melbourne for students who complete a significant part of their medical course in northern Victoria.

     
 

Adib Khan joins Monash
Award winning author Adib Khan will join the Monash University Centre for Postcolonial Writing in 2007.


>>More faculty news


Community news

 

Swim stars shine on a grey day at the Portsea Swim Classic
A record 80 swimmers from the Monash community recently entered the 21st annual Portsea Swim Classic.

     
 

A new experience for the next generation of scientists
For teenagers around Victoria, this year's Siemens Science Experience has provided them with an exciting insight into the world of science at University and the range of opportunities available to them.


>>More community news


Events

New Baseman exhibition highlights video as art
Video, with its varied artistic possibilities will be at the forefront when the Faculty Gallery, Art and Design, opens its Jordan Baseman exhibition Tape 1 Tape 2 on 7 February.


What's on this week

Monash only events - staff and students

 


60 seconds with ...

Priscilla Gaff, Monash Science Centre
Priscilla Gaff from the Monash Science Centre gives us a 60 second insight into the life of a Science Education Officer.



 
 





Monash community excels in Australia Day awards
Members of the Monash University community have featured prominently in the 2007 Australia Day awards.

Vice-Chancellor's column

Ancora Imparo
In his first column for 2007, Vice-Chancellor Richard Larkins explores optimal education choices as a means of addressing the ever changing skills demand of the modern workplace.


Notices

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