MONASH MEMO

21 March 2007

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University news

Governor of Victoria visits Monash
Monash University recently welcomed the Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser AC, to the School of Biomedical Sciences during a one-day visit.

Monash University -- Named 'Employer of Choice for Women' (again!)
For the sixth year in a row, Monash University has been declared one of Australia's most female-friendly employers.

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• Outstanding HDR students honored

Faculty news

Law lecturer awarded trip to Kyoto tax conference
Monash University Law School lecturer Ms Kathryn James has been announced as the winner of the inaugural IFA Graham Hill Travelling Prize.

New Caledonian students enjoy life at Monash
Twenty-two students from the Ecoles de Gestion et de Commerce in New Caledonia are being hosted by the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University's Peninsula campus.

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• $6.4 million to further MIMR's male fertility research

Community news

Two legends of Australian drama perform at the Alexander Theatre
Renowned Australian actresses Belinda Giblin and Maggie Kirkpatrick will be just some of the stars on stage when the Alexander Theatre presents Christine Dunstan Productions' -- The Shoe-Horn Sonata by John Misto.

New frontiers for fertile minds
Breakthrough research into human embryo implantation has earned young Monash scientist Natalie Hannan a coveted place in the prestigious Frontiers in Reproduction (FIR) course in the USA.

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• Monash exhibition on interstate tour

Events

What's on this week

Monash only events - staff and students

60 seconds with ...

Mike Leach, Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
This week we spend 60 seconds with Mike Leach, from the Faculty of Engineering about life in environmental research and engineering mixed with time off in the Greek islands.

Two of Victoria's leading women present 'their story' to the Caulfield and Clayton campuses International Women's Day celebrations
Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon and member of the Islamic Council of Victoria, Ms Sherene Hassan were the guest speakers at Monash University's International Women's Day events.