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Tox avoidance a good habit to have
10 February 2012
Australians are becoming a nation of “tox avoiders” when shopping for cleaning products according to new research by Monash University’s Australian Centre for Retail Studies.
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Monash and Warwick form global alliance
2 February 2012
The University of Warwick (UK) and Monash University (Australia) have signed a new agreement to create an alliance between the two universities that will clearly establish both as “globally networked universities”.
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Mouse to elephant? Just wait 24 million generations
31 January 2012
Scientists have for the first time measured how fast large-scale evolution can occur in mammals, showing it takes 24 million generations for a mouse-sized animal to evolve to the size of an elephant.
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Sexual healing? Not likely
30 January 2012
A new study shows the production of sperm is more biologically taxing than previously thought, and expending energy on it has significant health implications.
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Saving the snow leopard with stem cells
23 January 2012
The survival of the endangered snow leopard is looking promising thanks to Monash University scientists who have, for the first time, produced embryonic stem-like cells from the tissue of an adult leopard.
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Monash first round offers increase across the board
16 January 2012
Monash University has today congratulated the 9248 students granted a first round offer to study at the University this year.
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Australian sportspeople prone to alcohol-related violence
21 December 2011
New research has found that rates of alcohol-related aggression and antisocial behaviours are particularly high in young Australian athletes, compared to their non-sporting peers.
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Sleep disorders affecting the work and health of police officers
21 December 2011
In a landmark study, more than 40 per cent of police officers screened positive for a sleep disorder, contributing to outcomes such as falling asleep while driving, uncontrolled anger towards suspects and health problems.
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Gippsland’s tertiary education further strengthened by new MoU
20 December 2011
Gippsland’s three largest tertiary education providers – Monash University, GippsTAFE and Advance TAFE – have further cemented their commitment to the future prosperity and productivity of the region by signing a Memorandum of Understanding.
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Monash welcomes Victoria’s best students
16 December 2011
Victoria’s highest achieving Year 12 students have been offered Scholarships for Excellence, worth up to $15,000 annually, for study at Monash in 2012.
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Eliminate Dengue research among 18 NHMRC funded projects
15 December 2011
A $6 million investment in dengue fever research that could benefit millions worldwide is among 18 grants and scholarships awarded to Monash University by the federal government.
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Partnership set to increase education opportunities and address skills shortages in Gippsland
14 December 2011
Gippsland’s three largest tertiary education providers have come together to increase the number of education opportunities for local students and help address the shortage of skilled health and community service workers throughout the region.
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The use of the contraceptive pill by Catholic nuns
8 December 2011
Catholic nuns should be encouraged to use the oral contraceptive pill as a way of reducing the likelihood of developing ovarian and uterine cancer, according to a paper published by The Lancet online.
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Gippsland Medical School sees first cohort of country-trained doctors
6 December 2011
Monash University’s commitment to increasing the numbers of doctors in country Australia has been further strengthened with the inaugural graduation of 45 medical students from its Gippsland Medical School.
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A new look for student accommodation
5 December 2011
Students looking for a ‘home away from home’ while studying will have greater access to affordable accommodation with the opening of two new halls of residence at Monash University’s Clayton campus.
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Green innovators meet in Melbourne
2 December 2011
Nobel Prize winner, Professor Akira Suzuki and one of the ‘fathers’ of Green Chemistry, Professor Paul Anastas, will lead discussion on the future of green chemistry at a major international conference in Melbourne next week.
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Gambling ads are raising the stakes
30 November 2011
New research shows that Victorians are increasingly concerned about the risks posed by gambling marketing strategies, including gambling advertising at sporting events.
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Prime Minister’s Asia Endeavour Awards success for Monash students
28 November 2011
Five Monash University students have been awarded Prime Minister's Asia Endeavour Awards, allowing them to continue their research at some of the most influential educational institutions in Asia.
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Appointment of Professor Hughes-Warrington
25 November 2011
Monash University wishes to congratulate Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington on her appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at the Australian National University.
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Cerebral Palsy - understanding tomorrow's treatments
25 November 2011
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is one of the most common forms of disability in Australia. A free forum in Melbourne next week will give members of the public the chance to hear directly from leading researchers on the progress of potential treatments.
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