MONASH MEMO

4 April 2007

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University news

Monash University confirms commitment to environment and sustainability
Monash University has signed the Talloires Declaration -- an international, voluntary ten-point agreement that focuses on universities' obligations to promote awareness and understanding of sustainability issues through teaching, research and community engagement.

New Europe, New Governance, New Worlds
Monash University's European and EU Centre and the Australasian Centre for Italian Studies will stage a major conference "New Europe, New Governance, New Worlds?" on Thursday 12 -- Saturday 14 April.

>>More University news

• CEO of the Australian Research Council inspires senior staff at first Monash Leadership Forum
• Calling all entrepreneurs

Faculty news

Education students trial new collaborative approach to teaching placements
Students undertaking a Graduate Diploma in Primary Education at Monash University's Peninsula campus are benefiting from a new style of teaching placement.

IT students recognised and graduate recruiting underway for 2008
The Clayton School of IT recently held its annual Bellamy Awards lunch at the Monash Club.

>>More faculty news

• A step forward for Footprints

Community news

Monash students take action on creek litter
Images of a friendly platypus and frogs are being painted on drain covers across Monash University's Clayton campus to encourage staff, students and visitors to look after local waterways.

Sports brief
Monash sporting triumphs

Events

What's on this week

Monash only events - staff and students

60 seconds with ...

Melissa de Zwart
Dr Melissa de Zwart is a senior lecturer in law, specialising in internet and cyberlaw, intellectual property and e-commerce. As our 60 second profile this week, Dr de Zwart talks briefly about the legal challenges facing the next wave of internet users.

Leading Australian Researcher elected to international climate council
A Monash University researcher has been appointed to the Council of the American Meteorological Society (AMS).