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Monash farewells Sunway leader

7 May 2008

Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins congratulated Merilyn for her contribution to Monash at a special function to celebrate her retirement last week.

Monash Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins has acknowledged the magnificent contribution made by Professor Merilyn Liddell at a special function to celebrate her retirement.

Until recently Professor Liddell was the Pro Vice-Chancellor and President of the Sunway campus, Malaysia.

Professor Liddell is an experienced medical practitioner both in Australia and the UK. She came to Monash in 1992 and progressed rapidly through the ranks of the University.

During her time she played a key role in promoting medical education.

In 1998, she received the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Teaching, one of only two such awards made annually at that time across all disciplines of the University.

Professor Liddell commenced as Pro Vice-Chancellor Sunway campus in July 2003 overseeing the development of the new campus, coordinating the establishment of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences and increasing the profile of Monash in the region.

Professor Larkins said Professor Liddell held a number of key roles during her time at Monash, but the contribution she made during her time in Malaysia was of particular significance.

"Merilyn championed the proposal for a Monash Medical School in Malaysia, which is now a reality," Professor Larkins said.

"She has also developed strong relationships with government, industry and educational institutions in Malaysia and the region which have been vitally important to the growth and depth of teaching and research at the Sunway campus.

"On behalf of Monash, I congratulate Merilyn for this contribution and thank her for all her other achievements at Monash University. I wish her well in the next phase of her life."