Archive
August 2005
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Trees of the future: study examines rural revegetation
31 August 2005
Monash University researchers are assessing plantings of native vegetation across Victoria to determine their ideal growth conditions. The information will be used to improve future revegetation programs.
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Monash Music master class - US jazz drummer Jim Black
29 August 2005
Renowned US jazz drummer and percussionist Jim Black is conducting a master class and workshop at Monash University's Clayton campus on Thursday 1 September.
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Viagra fights heart and lung diseases and saves lives
29 August 2005
German researchers have reported on the impact of Viagra on pulmonary hypertension at the Frontiers of Vascular Medicine Conference at Monash University's Clayton campus today.
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Monash's future engineers win
29 August 2005
A team of Monash engineering students has won an international competition for its design of a cost effective, environmentally-friendly power source for homes in developing nations.
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Forty years of Music at Monash celebration
26 August 2005
Monash University's School of Music - Conservatorium is holding a party to celebrate its 40 th anniversary.
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Urban Jam at Monash's Switchback Gallery
25 August 2005
An exhibition exploring people, places and environments is currently on show at the Switchback Gallery at Monash University's Gippsland campus.
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Monash poet tackles atomic physics in new collection
25 August 2005
Teach Yourself Atomic Physics, a collection of humorous, science-inspired poetry will be launched at The Age Melbourne Writers' Festival on Saturday 27 August.
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Cancer expert to direct Monash Institute of Medical Research
25 August 2005
One of the United States' most accomplished cancer experts, Professor Bryan Williams, will take up the directorship of the Monash Institute of Medical Research from January 2006.
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International Conference to discuss challenges faced by Islamic Banking Industry
24 August 2005
The challenges facing the global Islamic banking industry will be the focus of discussion at the forthcoming 3rd International Islamic Banking and Finance conference organised by Monash University Malaysia.
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Ex-Monash staffer accepts Righteous Among the Nations medal
23 August 2005
A former Monash University staff member has accepted a medal, awarded posthumously to her father and uncle, who saved the life of a Jewish child in Poland during the Second World War.
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New technologies make research data more accessible
23 August 2005
Monash University IT professionals will take a lead role in developing technologies that will provide better access to research data and encourage research collaboration.
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Serious health problems found in young obese
19 August 2005
A Monash study of severely obese adolescents has revealed disturbing levels of associated health problems including high blood pressure, abnormal liver tests and a greater tendency towards diabetes, in people as young as 14.
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World's tallest trees under the microscope
19 August 2005
Monash University has funded the world's tallest research tower, built in an old-growth forest of giant Mountain Ash to predict and plan forest management strategies.
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Future looks bright for new pharmacists
18 August 2005
Newly-registered Australian pharmacists are well-paid, fully-employed professionals and most are keen to work in rural areas, a survey has found.
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Distinguished appointment for Monash academic
17 August 2005
Monash University Malaysia's Professor Serge Demidenko had been selected as a Distinguished Visitor Program (DVP) speaker for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Computer Society for the Asia Pacific region for a three-year term beginn
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Riding China's boom
17 August 2005
China experts from politics, business and academia will discuss the Asian giant's economic explosion, and its implications for Australia, at a conference to be co-hosted by Monash University and Asia Inc Forum starting tonight.
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Sex, drugs and evil souls: Is preventive detention justifiable?
17 August 2005
A culture of fear can lead to more restrictions on personal liberty than are necessary or appropriate, a Monash University researcher will tell a lecture tomorrow.
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Monash pipe organ 25th anniversary celebration
16 August 2005
The 25th anniversary of the Sir Louis Matheson Pipe Organ at Monash University will be celebrated next month with a special performance by acclaimed organist John O'Donnell.
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Leading MS researcher joins Monash stem cell laboratories
12 August 2005
Monash's focus on stem cell science has expanded to include multiple sclerosis following the appointment of prominent immunologist Professor Claude Bernard to the Monash Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories.
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International book prize for study on feminist publishing
12 August 2005
Monash University academic Dr Simone Murray has won the international SHARP DeLong book prize for the best work in print culture for 2004.
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Government grant for SMEs to adapt information communication technology
11 August 2005
Small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to use information and communication technology (ICT) to remain competitive with the availability of Government grants.
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Victoria Fellowships for two Monash researchers
11 August 2005
A Monash researcher who aims to discover why the body sometimes rejects organ transplants and a microbiologist who hopes to unlock the mystery of Legionnaires' disease will be awarded Victoria Fellowships tonight.
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Skeleton team races the wind
10 August 2005
The Australian Women's Skeleton team has undergone aerodynamic testing in Monash University's wind tunnel in preparation for the Torino Winter Olympics in Italy.
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Immune system discovery offers hope for cancer, AIDS patients
10 August 2005
Monash University scientists have rejuvenated the immune systems of mice and humans using a common hormone.
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International retail experts share success strategies
9 August 2005
Leading US educators will advise Australian retailers how to gain a competitive edge by integrating branding, technology, systems, pricing and services into their businesses at a program later this month.
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Australia's first Chair of Formulation Science appointed
9 August 2005
Professor Barrie Finnin has been appointed Australia's first Chair of Formulation Science, at Monash University's Victorian College of Pharmacy.
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Skeleton team races the wind
8 August 2005
The Australian Women's Skeleton team will undergo aerodynamic testing in Monash University's wind tunnel tomorrow in preparation for the Torino Winter Olympics in Italy.
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How bad is the Atkins diet?
8 August 2005
The Atkins diet, which encourages a low carbohydrate, high fat intake, may not be as harmful as medical professionals suggest, CSIRO nutrition expert Dr Peter Clifton will tell a seminar at Monash University on Thursday 11 August.
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It's all relative - celebrating Einstein
5 August 2005
Albert Einstein's E=mc2 is probably the world's best-known equation - even if people don't understand the mathematics behind the theory.
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Global politics and democracy in the spotlight
5 August 2005
International relations, global democracy and the role of the United Nations will be discussed at two public lectures next week by international relations expert Professor Richard Falk.
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Motor sports, horse-riding and power boating most dangerous
4 August 2005
Motor sports, horse-riding and power boating are the most dangerous sporting and recreational activities in Victoria, a study by researchers at Monash University and the University of New South Wales has found.
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Interactive transition workshop for new students
3 August 2005
The beginning of a new program is never easy, especially for students who are entering their first year of university. To assist first year students with the transition process, the School of Arts and Sciences of Monash University Malaysia organised a spe
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Monash takes a world view with e-Research
3 August 2005
Monash University is embarking on a major shift in research with the establishment of a $3 million centre devoted to nurturing the use of e-research.
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Monash software takes flight in cancer, aircraft research
2 August 2005
A powerful software tool designed by academics at Monash University is being used in the UK to help develop cancer treatments and improve aircraft engine design.
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Malaysian students take their medicine in country Victoria
2 August 2005
Fifty-two aspiring doctors from Malaysia will spend this week in the country town of Rawson, near Moe in central Gippsland, learning about issues unique to rural medicine.
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First Australian performance by Italy's Trio Altrove
2 August 2005
The first Australian performance by noted Italian ensemble Trio Altrove will take place at the Iwaki Auditorium at the ABC Southbank Centre in Melbourne on Wednesday, 10 August.
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Herb Feith lecture 2005: "Can Indonesia hold?"
1 August 2005
The third annual Herb Feith Lecture will explore the difficulties faced by Indonesia in 2005 in maintaining national unity while striving to recognise diversity among its many islands.
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Is the 'war on terror' compromising democracy?
1 August 2005
Monash University is conducting an international forum in September, examining the 'war on terror' and the impact of counter-terrorism security measures on democracy post-September 11.