MONASH MEMO

3 October 2007

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University news

International appointment for Professor Alan Trounson
Vice-Chancellor Richard Larkins has congratulated Professor Alan Trounson on his appointment to one of the world’s most influential stem cell research centres.

Monash University appoints head of Architecture
Renowned architect and academic Professor Shane Murray has been appointed Foundation Professor and Head of Discipline, Architecture in the Faculty of Art and Design.

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Faculty news

Monash MBA improves on its world-class ranking
The Graduate School of Business (GSB) has re-affirmed its position as one of the top Master of Business Administration (MBA) providers in the world following the release of the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2007 MBA rankings.

US institute funds antimalarial and antibiotic research
Two groups of researchers from the Victorian College of Pharmacy at Monash University have succeeded in attracting $10M in collaborative funding from a leading US medical research agency to study antimalarial and antibiotic drug treatments.

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• Science Faculty Celebrates Research
• A Rich Reward
• Associate Professor wins national Indigenous leadership award
• Handy guides to improve government decisions

Community news

Monash South Africa student short listed for Mandela Rhodes scholarship
A final year Bachelor of Business and Commerce student at Monash University’s South Africa campus, Mohammed Kabiru Aliyu, has been short listed for a Mandela Rhodes Scholarship.

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• The 'Phil' is 25 years old

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Professor Adam Shoemaker
Professor Shoemaker, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), shares his vision in his new role and explains why Aarlanderveen is one of the best places on Earth.

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ARC grant allocations up by nearly 60 per cent
Scientists at Monash University have increased successful grant applications from the Australian Research Council (ARC) by 57 per cent in the past year.