MONASH MEMO

23 May 2007

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University news

New alliance to spearhead leadership on climate change research: Monash University, ANU and UNSW
Three of Australia's top universities have formed an alliance to spearhead national leadership in climate change research, education and policy.

Making a bee-line for new technology
A Monash University expert has shown for the first time how accurately bees see colour and shape.

>>More University news

• New opportunity to meet with ARC chair
• Monash South Africa's new Campus Centre and Learning Commons a great success

Faculty news

Monash University hosts breakfast for international journalists
The University recently hosted a breakfast at the 5th annual World Conference of Science Journalists, held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Melbourne.

Dean receives prestigious international recognition
Victorian College of Pharmacy Dean, Professor Bill Charman was one of nine international scientists who received a Research Achievement Award at the Pharmaceutical Sciences World Congress in Amsterdam last month.

>>More faculty news

• Zipper Enterprises riding the wave

Community news

Early risers take part in classic Mothers Day event
Hundreds of TeamMONASH™ members recently braved an early Mothers Day start to run (or walk) for a good cause.

Monash Berwick launches High Fives program for 2007
Over 60 of the South-East region's brightest Year 11 students visited Monash Berwick campus recently to participate in the first session of the High Fives program for 2007.

Events

What's on this week

Monash only events - staff and students

60 seconds with ...

Dr Elane Zelcer
Dr Elane Zelcer is the Chief Operating Officer for the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation and this week shares her enthusiasm for the STRIP, Spielberg and snow.

Federal Education Minister visits Monash Clayton
Federal Education and Training Minister Julie Bishop visited Monash University last week and came carrying a cheque for $4.5 million.