MONASH MEMO

14 November 2007

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University news

Poverty strongly linked to child abuse
New research at Monash University has uncovered even stronger connections between poverty and child abuse.

High-level Thai delegation visits Monash
Monash University recently hosted a high-level delegation from Khon Kaen University in Thailand.

>>More University news

• Postgraduate history prize launched by ePress
• Youth Allowance insufficient for regional students

Faculty news

Monash student wins prestigious industry design award
Industrial Design students Sarah Stevens has won the 6th Annual Cormack Innovation Award. Ms Stevens won the award for her innovative design which presents packaging of nails in a triangular form.

Launch of Verge 2007: Monash Anthology of Short Fiction
Verge - The Monash Short Fiction Anthology is a publication organised, edited and published by students enrolled in the Advanced Fiction Writing class at the University's Clayton campus.

>>More faculty news

• Medicine students help increase interest in higher education
• BusEco Gippsland supporting local business awards

Community news

Artists of the future at Switchback
GIPPSLAND 2007 is an exhibition of work by students completing the Bachelor of Visual Arts at Monash University.

>>More community news

• Discover Your Second Life
• Riders take to the streets

Events

What's on this week

Monash only events -- staff and students

60 seconds with ...

Debbie McCormick
Research Assistant Debbie McCormick has spent time in the virtual world of Second Life (pictured is her online persona or avatar) and talks to us about her interest in new technology, her research and Las Vegas weddings.

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This week: Monash wind tunnel ...

Excellence award in criminology research goes to top policewoman
There were no forensic teams, no star witnesses and no search warrants. But Inspector Tess Walsh (MEd 2007) of Victoria Police has managed to complete a major investigation and win a prestigious award in the process.