MONASH MEMO

14 March 2007

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University news

The role of the economic policy adviser in Australia's growth and reform
Distinguished guests from state and federal governments, the business community and Monash University gathered on 6 March for the Inaugural Ian Little Memorial Lecture, delivered by Victorian Treasurer John Brumby MP.

Launch of new Postgraduate Studies Centre
Monash University's Peninsula campus is further set to develop its health, education and business research strengths with the opening of its Postgraduate Studies Centre on 7 March.

Faculty news

Parliamentary delegation visits key projects
A delegation headed by the new Parliamentary Secretary for Industry and Innovation Mr Tony Lupton visited Monash University's Clayton campus recently to inspect two key scientific facilities.

Digging deep: uncovering the true costs of uranium
Monash University researcher Dr Gavin Mudd's latest research challenges the economic and environmental sustainability of uranium mining.

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Community news

"my.monash" portal receives award for outstanding achievement
The "my.monash" portal received an Australian Hitwise Online Performance Award in recognition of outstanding online business achievement in the education sector at a recent presentation night in Sydney.

Inaugural leadership program for Engineering undergraduates
The induction for the inaugural 2007 Engineering Leadership Program for Undergraduates was held at the Melbourne Business School, Mt Eliza on 20 February.

Events

Health professionals discover e-therapy
Monash University's e-therapy unit will present a workshop specifically aimed at health professionals, including general practitioners, psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers, on Saturday 21 April at the Clayton campus.

What's on this week

Monash only events - staff and students

60 seconds with ...

Martin Doulton, Director of Monash Sport
Monash Sport Director Martin Doulton has a passion for sport and a hidden talent for breeding chooks.

No excuses now for students missing lectures
A new lecture capture system being used at the Victorian College of Pharmacy may help students improve their marks and those who miss classes catch up on course work.