MONASH MEMO

26 April 2007

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University news

New chair of Modern Israel Studies appointed at Monash
World renowned academic Professor Fania Oz-Salzberger has been appointed Leon Liberman Chair of Modern Israel Studies in Monash University's Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation.

Groundbreaking opportunities for next generation of scientists
A hat trick for Monash University in this year's Fulbright Scholarship Program. Three postgraduate students have received the scholarships, which will enable them to continue their excellence in the field of science.

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• Inaugural network meeting supports academic heads in their leadership and management roles

Faculty news

Researchers and their recently published books focus of launch
Monash University's Education Faculty recently held a major book launch to promote and celebrate seven works published by department researchers last year.

Monash engineering professor receives Clunies Ross award
Work on musical equipment, radar enhancements and high-tech simulation software has helped Monash University Professor Arthur Lowery win a prestigious award.

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• Immune cell discovery spells hope for chemotherapy patients
• Out of Babylon and onto CD

Community news

Sports briefs
Monash graduates have been gaining medals in sports such as taekwondo and swimming this year. Here are some of their recent successes.

International students kick Aussie goals
International Monash University students are getting a taste of an Australian sporting insititution.

Events

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Monash only events - staff and students

60 seconds with ...

Jeffrey Crellin
Artistic Director (Music), Academy of Performing Arts, Jeffrey Crellin has taken time out from his busy schedule to be our profile for this week.

New Chancellor appointed by Monash University for 2008
Respected neuroscientist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr Alan Finkel will be the next Chancellor of Monash University.