19 November 2003
Law reform in Australia, national security, higher education funding, Australian social policies and climate reform were just some of the topics covered by prominent Australians and Monash staff at seminars held this year at the Monash London Centre.
The 2003 seminar series, organised in association with the Menzies Centre for Australian Studies at the University of London, featured many prominent speakers.
Last week's seminar on 'International security and the global economy: Australia's role
and the region' was delivered by Monash alumnus and Federal Opposition leader Mr Simon Crean.
Other participants in this year's series included Federal Minister for Education, Science and Training Dr Brendan Nelson and former deputy prime minister Professor Brian Howe.
Monash London Centre director Professor Merran Evans said the seminars had proved both lively and interesting and had boosted the centre's profile.
"The seminars are an excellent way for UK academics to get to know the Monash London Centre. We also make the seminars open to interested members of the public," she said.
Academic staff visiting the UK and interested in presenting a seminar to overseas colleagues on their recent research are encouraged to contact the centre at monash@kcl.ac.uk . Centre staff will assist with arrangements and promotion.
Information on the program can be viewed at www.monash.ac.uk/events/.
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From left: Professor Carl Bridge, director of the Menzies Centre for Australian Studies; Dr Kristina Macrae, manager, Monash University Centre in London; and Federal Opposition leader Mr Simon Crean.
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