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Sunway campus celebrates its 10th anniversary

9 July 2008

Monash University's Sunway campus in Malaysia, will commemorate its ten-year anniversary later this month and a full week of celebrations has been planned to mark the occasion.

Monash University's Sunway campus in Malaysia will commemorate its ten-year anniversary later this month and a full week of celebrations is planned to mark the occasion.

The Sunway campus was established in 1998 and was the first Monash campus outside of Australia. More than 250 students started courses at the campus in July 1998.

Today more than 4000 students study courses in arts, business, engineering, information technology, medicine, nursing and science at the campus.

The 10th Anniversary Celebration Week will see the Sunway campus highlight its accomplishments in research and teaching, as well as showcase staff, student and alumni achievements.

In line with the campus aim to contribute actively to the Malaysian community, events such as public lectures on research and teaching innovation have been planned.

Exhibitions and tours of the campus and facilities will also be conducted to showcase the steady growth and expansion of the campus. There will also be lively student participation as the celebration coincides with the Monash University Student Association's Clubs and Societies week.

The celebration will culminate in a gala event on Thursday 24 July which will give representatives from government, industry and the education sectors, as well as alumni, staff and students, the opportunity to recognise the achievements of the campus.

"Now over ten years old, the Sunway campus, is an exemplar of trans-national education," Pro Vice-Chancellor and President (Malaysia) Professor Robin Pollard said.

"We are committed to being a premier teaching and research institution, making significant contributions to Malaysia and South-East Asia.

"The emphasis at Monash -- on teaching and research -- is unique among private providers in Malaysia.

"The Sunway campus provides an ideal learning environment with first-rate facilities and a strong collegial structure."

For more information or to register for planned events visit the 10th Anniversary website.

Students from other Monash campuses can study at Sunway as part of the Monash Intercampus Exchange Program.

Students going on intercampus exchange will normally be paid A$3500 towards their expenses for one semester and A$4000 for two.

If you are interested and would like further information, visit the Study Abroad Program website.