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Gippsland to host 'The Simpsons' researcher

Monash University's Gippsland campus will host Canadian author Chris Turner on Friday June 6, 2008 as part of the 2008 Alfred Deakin Lecture Series.

Extra-ordinary changes needed: climate experts

Monash University's most senior governance and climate change experts have called for the creation of a new National Sustainability Policy aimed at creating an effective and efficient system for monitoring and mitigating activities that contribute to climate change.

East linked to Monash University

Monash University is poised to launch a new campaign that encourages Melbourne's eastern suburban residents to take up further study at the University's Peninsula campus.

Monash University to hold Jubilee Open Day

Up to 70,000 people are expected to visit a Monash University campus or log on to the Monash website as part of this year's Open Day activities being held on the first weekend of August.

Students join the push for better public transport

Monash University, together with Knox City Council, is using the latest technology and social networking trends to help lobby for a rail connection to the university's Clayton campus and surrounding suburbs.

Medical facility a first for southern hemisphere

A new Monash University facility that produces a key agent central to many types of scientific research and treatment options is officially up and running.

Research Matters - Monash University Research Month

From Monday 18 August to Friday 19 September Monash University will celebrate the great minds and innovative thinking that generates leading-edge research through Monash Research Month.

Monash students offered one of world's best exchange packages

Australian and South African students are being offered packages worth around A$6000 to encourage them to study in Malaysia, as part of a new University initiative to encourage international networks.

Monash University signs historic agreement with Oxfam

Monash University and Oxfam have signed a new wide-ranging agreement to strengthen ties between the two internationally-focused organisations.

Monash students learn on the move

In an Australian first, Monash University students travelling on some regular inter-campus bus services are staying connected to the internet, emails and their education thanks to a new partnership between the University and Vodafone.

Demand for Monash University courses continues to grow

New figures out today show demand for Monash University courses continues to grow among Victorian school leavers.

Rhodes to success: Monash University student secures scholarship

A final year Monash University medical student has been named the 2009 recipient of the Victorian Rhodes Scholarship Prize.

New Monash University Vice-Chancellor appointed

University Chancellor Dr Alan Finkel today announced that the Monash University Council has appointed Professor Edward Byrne AO as the eighth Vice-Chancellor of Monash University. He will commence his position on 1 July 2009.

The financial cost of child abuse is ten times the financial cost of obesity in Australia

Child abuse and neglect costs Australians ten times more than obesity, a landmark report has found. The report has also found that the number of cases of abuse in our community may be five times higher than the official figures.

Monash University shares in ARC infrastructure scheme

Monash University has been allocated $2.3 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) as part of its Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme, almost a ten percent increase on last year's result.

Counter terrorism expert to update "terrorism scorecard"

The newly appointed Australian Ambassador for Counter-Terrorism William Paterson will update the world's "terrorism scorecard" at a Monash University organised forum into terrorism post 9/11.

Societies need to embrace diversity as a source of strength

Multicultural societies are fast becoming the rule rather than the exception and contrary to the rhetoric, however, it is not becoming a source of strength, said His Royal Highness Raja Nazrin Shah, the Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan today in a keynote address to open the 5th Diversity Matters Forum at Monash University Sunway Campus.

Top VCE students choose Monash

Victoria's best Year 12 students have been offered a scholarship of up to $15,000 to study at Monash University and in an Australian-first they received the good news via a text message on their mobile phone.

High risk move on climate change

The Federal Government's five per cent emissions reduction target falls well short of what is required to prevent massive changes to life as we know it, Monash University climate change experts warn.

Monash experts available for Christmas/New Year issues

Monash University experts are available over the Christmas break for media comment.

Monash preferred by majority of school leavers

Victorian school leavers have again voted Monash the university of first choice, reflecting strong interest in flexible, career-focused degrees, and Monash's reputation for the highest standards of learning and teaching.

Monash University's Gippsland campus provides assistance to the fire effort

Monash University's Gippsland campus has been commended for its rapid response in providing the resources of the campus to establish the staging area for the many agencies involved in combating the Delburn fire incident.

Local Concert to Support Bushfire Relief Fund

Monash University Gippsland will host a musical concert to raise funds for the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund, which will support those affected by recent bushfires.

Gippsland student wins prestigious award

A Monash University PhD student has won an international scholarship prize that will enable her to research how Australian wine growers can become more water wise.

Monash University welcomes budget investment

Monash University Vice-Chancellor Richard Larkins has welcomed the additional investment in Australia's higher education sector announced in yesterday's Federal budget.

Monash attracts $5.9 million from ARC

Monash has received $5.9 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) and a commitment of $8.8 million in cash and in-kind support from industry for 20 projects in the most recent round of ARC Linkage Projects.

Governor opens new auditorium at Gippsland campus

The Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser AC, has officially opened a new auditorium at Monash University's Gippsland campus.

400 top debaters converge on Melbourne for international championship

More than 400 student competitors from 50 universities across 12 countries will converge on Melbourne this week for the 35th Australasian Intervarsity Debating Championship (Australs).

Renowned architect John Denton to join Monash

Dr John Denton, of Denton Corker Marshall Architects, has accepted an adjunct appointment as Professor of Architecture in the Faculty of Art and Design at Monash University.

Update on Monash Village project

Monash University has advised Grollo Equiset Development that it is ending the Development Agreement by exercising the sunset clause in its agreement with Equiset to redevelop the western end of the Caulfield campus.

Monash University opens its doors

More than 100,000 prospective students, their family members and friends are expected to visit a Monash University campus or log on to the website during Open Day 2009.

Plans for new IITB-Monash Research Academy released

Architects have unveiled the first glimpse of plans for the A$10 million collaboration between research giants Monash University and the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB).

Celebration of great ideas

Monash University will celebrate the great minds and innovative thinking through Research Matters, a program of free public lectures, seminars, and information sessions that will profile University research and its impact on the world we live in.

VC's first steps in reform agenda: building on our strengths

New Monash University Vice-Chancellor Professor Edward Byrne has unveiled the first steps in his reform agenda, announcing a revamp of the University's faculty and administrative structures.

Research highlights support for multiculturalism in Victoria

New Monash University research has found Victorians from ethnic and religious majority groups support and value the state's rich diversity and the positive impact multiculturalism has on the Victorian way of life.

Monash University and World Vision in new alliance

Monash University and international aid agency World Vision have forged a new alliance in research, advocacy and education.

Monash improves its World ranking

Monash University has improved its position in the prestigious Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings, moving up two places to be ranked number 45 in the world.

Monash attracts $33.8 million in ARC research funding

Monash University has attracted $33.8 million in government research funding from the latest round of grants from the Australian Research Council (ARC).

Monash to embrace growth and excellence

Monash University has unveiled new plans to expand the size and capacity of its outer suburban campus at Berwick and its regional campus at Gippsland.

Monash continues to be Victorian university of first choice

One in four Victorian applicants have placed Monash University as their university of first choice for study in 2010.

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