31 May 2006
The Autumn/Winter edition of Monash Magazine is due out this week. The magazine contains news and opinion from Monash University on the latest developments in IT, research, science, politics, leadership and law. Stories include:
Step back in time:
Computer simulations created by Mr Tom Chandler of the Faculty of IT reveal Cambodia's ancient city of Angkor as it was 800 years ago. For more information contact Mr Tom Chandler on +61 3 9904 7109 or Ms Melissa Marino on +61 3 9905 2085.
Pharmacy milestone:
The Victorian College of Pharmacy celebrates 125 years. Since its establishment in 1881, the institution has developed an enviable reputation around the world in drug development and wound care. For more information contact Ms Diane Squires on +61 3 9905 9315.
Tomorrow's leaders today:
Monash has launched its unique Ancora Imparo program designed to support and inspire students as they develop their potential as leaders of the future. For more information contact Andrew Pirola-Merlo on +61 3 9903 1023 or contact the Media Communications unit on +61 3 9905 9201.
Quicker, better vaccines:
Vaccine development is being overhauled at Monash's new Bio-Engineering Laboratory where researchers are using plasmid DNA as the basis of quicker, safer vaccines. For more information contact Dr Gareth Forde on +61 3 9905 1995, or Media Communications on +61 3 9905 9315.
China -- Asia's engine gears up:
Three Monash academics who are involved in projects and research in China share their views. For more information contact Ms Natasha Whalley on +61 3 9905 2091.
Anti-terror laws erode justice:
Law lecturer Mr Patrick Emerton argues that Australia's new anti-terrorism legislation threatens everyone's freedom. For more information contact Mr Patrick Emerton on +61 3 9905 3314 or Ms Natasha Whalley on +61 3 9905 2091. Copies of Monash Magazine are being mailed to the media this week. For more information, contact Monash University Media Communications on +61 3 9905 9315 or 0417 603 400.
To get the above stories and others in full, go to the Monash Magazine website.
For the latest in research, news and opinions from Monash University or to access media releases, find an expert or download publication quality images go to the News and events website.
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