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20 August 2008
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50th Anniversary Research Awards -- winners announced
It was a proud and ceremonious occasion this week for Monash academics who were honoured at a research awards evening at Government House as part of Research Month 2008.
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Cancer survival secrets uncovered
Researchers have uncovered the role of a family of enzymes in the mutation of benign and less aggressive tumours into potentially fatal cancers.
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Government endorses exchange program
The Malaysian Government has welcomed a new push to encourage Australian students to travel and study at Monash University's Sunway campus in Malaysia.
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Monash teachers outstanding
Seven Monash staff members have been awarded a 2008 Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.
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SMS alert system in place
Monash is one of the first universities in Australia to implement an SMS campus alert system.
MSA goes wild for AFL
Monash South Africa, in collaboration with the Australian Football League South Africa and Hope Worldwide, has launched the Footy Wild sports program.
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Monash embraces Olympic spirit
It may be the middle of the academic year, but that's not stopping Monash University embracing the Olympic spirit.
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MAD success at championships
The Monash Association of Debaters had great success at the recent 2008 Australasian Debating Championships.
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Sensory garden established at Clayton
A sensory garden has been developed at the Elwyn Morey Centre on Clayton campus thanks to an international donation.
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