MONASH MEMO

21 February 2007

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University news

Traditional fairytales get new translation
Goblins, fairies and mermaids take pride of place in a new adaptation of a French book on ancient and modern fairytales.

Vera Bradford makes history for Monash
Monash University recently added an innovative dimension to its historical research and publishing facilities with the inclusion of video imagery in an on-line journal.

Faculty news

Discussion paper highlights problems in Victoria's Diversion Program
Victoria's Criminal Justice Diversion Program puts too much power in the hands of individual police and may coerce participants to make a guilty plea, according to a new discussion paper launched by Springvale Monash Legal Service.

Bridging the gap between biotech graduates and industry
Monash University is a member of a new Carrick Institute-funded project, which aims to co-ordinate the academic approaches to biotechnology teaching with the needs of industry.

>>More faculty news

• Glass shatter study could save lives

Community news

Fast-tracking a home away from home
Monash University has introduced an innovative program that links everyday Australians with international students -- one that has been swamped with demand.

Study to help youth literacy and numeracy problems
A new Monash University study may have the potential to help young people in parts of Western Port who are facing employment problems as a result of perceived low literacy and numeracy skills.

Events

Leadership program to scale new heights
The final Leadership for the Future course was held at the Monash University City Conference Centre on 8 -- 9 February.

Turning spotlight to women's health, research and wellbeing
Women's health will be a key focus at a breakfast seminar being held at Melbourne's Langham Hotel on Tuesday 20 March.

What's on this week

Monash only events - staff and students

60 seconds with ...

Associate Professor Bain Attwood, School of Historical Studies, Faculty of Arts
This week Monash memo spends 60 seconds with Associate Professor Bain Attwood discussing Australian history and Batman's treaty.

Jian Li will fight super bugs in China
A senior research scientist at the Victorian College of Pharmacy has gained a valuable opportunity to further his research overseas into the fight against highly-resistant bacteria, known as 'superbugs.'