MONASH MEMO

18 July 2007

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University news

World first honour for Monash professor
Professor David Healy, Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, has been named President elect of the International Federation of Fertility Sciences (IFFS) at its recent World Congress.

South African students and staff walking the talk for charity
Monash South Africa has entered a team of 150 participants to enjoy a fun walk and raise money for charity in the Discovery 702 Walk the Talk on Sunday 22 July.

>>More University news

• What personality is your pooch?
• Journalism students gain international perspective from overseas trip

Faculty news

Infection and immunity talk enlightens staff, students and industry
More than 160 people listened to a diverse range of speakers at the Monash Infection and Immunity Network Symposium on 28 June.

Rayment retires from relished role in arithmetic
After more than 35 years service to education, Associate Professor Phil Rayment has joined the ranks of retirees.

Community news

Mental Health First Aid comes to Monash
Monash staff have access to a different form of first aid training that targets mental health instead of physical injury.

Library launches learning skills services
Students can now access learning skills services and resources to help improve their academic performance and approach to study through the Monash University Library.

>>More community news

• Keypad technology testing students' knowledge

Events

What's on this week

Monash only events -- staff and students

60 seconds with ...

David Abramson
Professor David Abramson discusses how his passion for technology developed as a child and has led him into what he says is an enjoyable profession.

Did you know?

This week: Energy use at Monash

56 per cent of the electricity usage at Monash University is used to power lighting and airconditioning.

Greening up our act
Staff and students across all Victorian campuses have been set a challenge. We are being encouraged to actively reduce our energy use by 20 percent over the next three years.