MONASH MEMO

28 November 2007

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University news

Appointment of Lecturership in Islamic Studies
A distinguished audience of international visitors and members of the Monash community were present at the announcement of the appointment of Dr Salih Yucel to the new position of Lecturer in Islamic Studies.

Monash Future Council holds inaugural meeting
An inaugural meeting of the Monash Future Council - a new initiative supported by Dean of Arts, Professor Rae Frances, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Edwina Cornish -- was held on 22 November.

>>More University news

• Monash researchers at forefront of research on the Chinese community in Prato
• Winners of nabCapital Science in Business Awards announced

Faculty news

Engineering Faculty launches Leadership in a Technological Environment program
Monash University's Engineering Faculty officially launched its Leadership in a Technological Environment Program at a formal dinner on 16 November.

New book examines Omar Bakri Muhammad and Islamism in the United Kingdom
Monash Asia Institute is due to launch a new book that takes an intriguing look at British Muslims and their responses to the call to global jihad.

>>More faculty news

• Culture, Critique and Creativity for Patient Centred Care the focus at Practice Development Conference
• Siemens Science Experience Returns

Community news

Teamwork steering students in the right direction
In almost 40 degree heat eighteen students from the Victorian College of Pharmacy learnt just how important working together can be to get you where you want to go.

Events

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60 seconds with ...

Karen Sutherland
An alumna from the first crop of students at the Berwick campus, Karen Sutherland is now Research Communications Manager based at Clayton and shares with us some of her background, her interest in travel and her new role at Monash.

Monash University Collection enhanced by acquisition of major artworks
The Monash University Museum of Art will tonight celebrate the opening of an exhibition showcasing recent acquisitions to the Monash University Collection.