30 April 2008

Monash Memo is a weekly newsletter designed to keep the Monash community up-to-date with the latest news and events in and around Monash.

Monash researchers recognised with Federation Fellowships
Professor James Whisstock and Associate Professor Trevor Lithgow have been named among the top Australian scientists of the year and awarded Federation Fellowships.

Monash looks to 2020
Monash University leaders have helped shape the long-term strategic direction of the nation, raising their ideas and goals for a better, brighter Australia at the recent 2020 Summit.

Visualisation highlights flood risk
Monash researchers have developed an interactive flood inundation visualisation tool that can be used to provide greater understanding of flood risk due to climate change.

Exploring our Indigenous history through photography
Dr Jane Lydon and Professor Lynette Russell from the Centre for Australian Indigenous Studies are producing the first systematic and comprehensive history of Aboriginal photography.

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So are the bits of our lives
Imagine recording every moment of your day-to-day life and storing it on your home computer.

Symposium calls for more health funding
Organisers of the World Health Day Symposium have called for an expansion to the Australian Government’s funding to support basic health systems in developing countries.

Ponds flow once more
The Forum Ponds at the Clayton campus are flowing once more thanks to a novel drought-breaking move by Facilities and Services.

Students rewarded for academic achievement
Scholarships have been awarded to 120 Monash students in recognition of their academic achievements at the inaugural Coursework Scholarships Awards ceremony.

Bubup playgroup
A new playgroup has been established next to the Caulfield campus.