Archive
May 2006
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Monash Magazine: Autumn/Winter issue
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.
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Once were eel farmers
31 May 2006
A volcanic landscape near Portland in south-western Victoria once housed a thriving community of eel farmers, Monash University researchers are discovering.
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Designing better vaccines
31 May 2006
Vaccine development, an area of biotechnology that has remained largely unchanged since the 1950s, is undergoing a radical modernisation at Monash University.
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Anti-terror laws erode our rights
31 May 2006
Monash law lecturer Mr Patrick Emerton argues that Australia's new anti-terrorism legislation threatens everyone's freedom.
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Bright Young Things
31 May 2006
Monash University's Education faculty is a leader in teacher training but is also highly respected for its research. To keep that academic light shining, the faculty has begun a quest to attract recent graduates back to university.
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The arts enrich us
31 May 2006
While the benefits of supporting science and technology are readily accepted, the value of developing the arts is sometimes questioned. Professor Bernard Hoffert from Monash's Department of Fine Arts explains what the arts deliver and the value of support
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Ancient city comes to life
31 May 2006
It's a long way from the 13th century Khmer empire to modern-day Australia, but a researcher in Monash's IT faculty is bringing the two worlds together.
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Unlocking the mysteries of the brain
31 May 2006
People with brain diseases could be helped by a technique being developed at Monash University Malaysia.
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Professor helping to spread gender equity
31 May 2006
The new head of Health Science at Monash University's Peninsula campus, Professor Helen Keleher, has been invited to join a World Health Organization committee.
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Of heart and mind
31 May 2006
The impact of heart surgery on the brain is being tested in a study that could have a major impact on how and under what circumstances the surgery is performed.
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State Budget experts
30 May 2006
Monash University experts are available to speak to the media on aspects of the State Budget.
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First champagne, then feta, what will the EU take next?
30 May 2006
The Australian wine industry may lose the right to use traditional wine names, a Monash University Law School symposium will be told on Thursday 1 June.
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Single securities exchange: right direction for Australia
30 May 2006
The merger of the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and Sydney Futures Exchange (SFE) will promote financial stability by coordinating the market activities of two closely-connected spot and futures markets, a Monash University academic has said.
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Feed your brain and have fun at the Science Centre
29 May 2006
The Monash Science Centre's popular school holiday program is back for June.
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Malaysia's Foreign Minister to address Melbourne forum
29 May 2006
The Malaysian Foreign Affairs Minister, the Honourable Dato' Seri Syed Hamid Albar will deliver the keynote address at a free public forum in Melbourne on Friday 2 June.
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Scientists find genetic fault in common blood condition
26 May 2006
A Monash University scientist has discovered the location and mechanism of a genetic fault in a common inherited blood condition - alpha-thalassaemia -- which could help determine the causes of other genetic diseases.
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The State is more powerful than terrorists: Monash debaters
25 May 2006
We have more to fear from the State than we do from terrorists, a team of Monash University Law alumni successfully argued at the 2006 Monash Great Law Week Debate last night.
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Human protein new weapon in cancer fight
25 May 2006
A new scientific discovery could herald the introduction of fast, effective treatments for cancer and viruses.
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Mobility scooter death and injury 'epidemic' ahead -- study
25 May 2006
A national approach is needed urgently to deal with an impending epidemic of mobility scooter deaths and injuries, researchers from the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) say.
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A most curious adventure at the Faculty Gallery
25 May 2006
Monash PhD researcher and internationally-recognised artist Polixeni Papapetrou will show two of her renowned photographic series exploring the representation of childhood, in a new exhibition to be held at the Monash Faculty Gallery, Caulfield.
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Victorian lawyers visit Wadeye to discuss discrimination case
25 May 2006
Representatives of Monash University Law School's Castan Centre for Human Rights Law and the leading Melbourne law firm Arnold Bloch Leibler have visited the Northern Territory community of Wadeye to assess the community's legal options regarding the subs
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Picasso inspires children's peace mural
24 May 2006
A group of primary school students who have painted a giant anti-war mural will unveil their artwork at Monash University's Peninsula campus on Monday 29 May.
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Henri Szeps' Why Kids? at Monash
23 May 2006
The hilarious show Why Kids? will feature at Monash University's Alexander Theatre next month.
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Books help East Timorese children discover the world
22 May 2006
Thousands of school children in East Timor will be able to learn about animals, geography and language thanks to a book produced by Monash Science Centre director Professor Patricia Vickers-Rich.
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Do we have more to fear from the State than from terrorists?
22 May 2006
Two teams of internationally respected Monash Law graduates will debate this topical and controversial legal issue at the annual Monash Great Law Week Debate tomorrow, Tuesday 23 May.
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Monash's jazz ensembles make music at Bennetts Lane
19 May 2006
The latest concerts in Monash University's School of Music -- Conservatorium's 'Making Music' series will be held at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club on 29 -- 30 May.
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Monash's music students entertain at Twilight
18 May 2006
Monash University's 2006 Twilight Winter Musique Sessions are on this month at the university's Clayton campus. The concerts feature Monash School of Music - Conservatorium students showcasing their musical talents.
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Accreditation for Monash School Holiday Program
17 May 2006
The Monash University School Holiday Program has been accredited by the National Childcare Accreditation Council for the first time.
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Monash archaeologists to talk about the past
17 May 2006
Monash University is hosting a series of free lectures by some of its leading archaeologists, on Sunday 28 May.
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Who Sank the Boat? takes to the Monash stage
17 May 2006
The acclaimed children's play Who Sank the Boat? will be performed next month at Monash University's Alexander Theatre on the Clayton campus.
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New Zealand: Lord of the tourism campaign
17 May 2006
What do the movies The Lord of the Rings and The Piano have in common? They were shot in New Zealand. But then, thanks to New Zealand tourism campaigns, you probably already knew that.
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Age-based testing on older drivers doesn't work - researchers
16 May 2006
Testing drivers once they reach a certain age will not prevent deaths and injuries on Australian roads, say researchers at the Monash University Accident Research Centre.
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Honorary doctorate awarded to Rabbi Emeritus Dr John Levi
15 May 2006
One of the leading figures of the Australian Jewish community, Rabbi Emeritus Dr John Levi has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws from Monash University.
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Reverie at the Switchback gallery
15 May 2006
The Switchback Gallery, at Monash's Gippsland campus, becomes home this week to a new exhibition of works that evoke the aspirations of the late 19th century symbolists.
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Federation Fellowships for Monash in IT and Medicine
11 May 2006
Monash University has received two Federation Fellowships in the 2006 round of the federal grants, designed to enable outstanding internationally renowned researchers to continue their work in Australia.
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Australian milk could improve Chinese standard of living
11 May 2006
Victoria's expertise in agriculture, dairy, animal husbandry, manufacturing, clean coal technology, services and biotechnology could lead to China becoming the state's top trading partner within the next few years, the Consul-General of the People's Repu
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Caulfield campus redevelopment: information sessions
11 May 2006
Monash University's Caulfield campus is holding a community information forum on Friday 19 May to explain the proposed redevelopment of the campus and the adjacent. Caulfield Plaza retail precinct.
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Indonesian pressure leads to cruel Australian refugee policy: experts
11 May 2006
The Federal Government's introduction of legislation that will see all unauthorised boat arrivals processed off-shore is a radical, rearguard retreat from a commitment to fair and decent treatment, a Monash University Law School forum has heard.
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Federal Budget experts
9 May 2006
Monash University experts are available to speak to the media on aspects of the Federal Budget.
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Cultural change needed to ensure women's research productivity
8 May 2006
A Monash University study on women's research experiences has found that a broad cultural change in university environments is needed to ensure research performance and productivity.
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Do we have more to fear from the State than from terrorists?
8 May 2006
Two teams of internationally respected Monash Law graduates will debate this topical and controversial legal issue at the annual Monash Great Law Week Debate on Tuesday 23 May.
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Sri Lanka's tsunami recovery effort ailing
5 May 2006
The post-tsunami aid effort in Sri Lanka has been criticised by survivors and aid workers as inequitable and insensitive to the needs of local communities, a study into the impact of the aid effort has found.
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The Federal Budget and Mornington Peninsula businesses
4 May 2006
An insight into the Federal Budget will be provided to the Peninsula business community at a Monash University breakfast seminar on Thursday 11 May.
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Legislation will further limit asylum seekers' rights: Experts
3 May 2006
Last month's decision by the Immigration Minister to have all unauthorised boat arrivals' claims for asylum assessed at an offshore processing centre will be discussed by Australian barrister and refugee advocate Mr Julian Burnside QC and Mr David Manne,
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New Charter of Rights no lawyers' picnic
3 May 2006
Victoria is about to become the first Australian state with a 'Bill of Rights', but this does not mean lawyers are in for a bumper crop of new clients and lawsuits, a Monash University human rights expert has said.
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Lessons from the James Hardie episode
3 May 2006
Business journalist Mr Gideon Haigh will speak about his latest book, Asbestos House: The Secret History of James Hardie Industries, on Thursday 11 May at a seminar hosted by Monash University.
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Ecological Footprints at Monash: Sustainability Forum
2 May 2006
The creator of the Ecological Footprints concept -- which is used to measure the overall environmental impact of human activities -- will speak at a forum at Monash University's Clayton campus this Thursday, 4 May.
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'Partnering for Success -- Through Chinese eyes' symposium
2 May 2006
The 'Australia-China interface in the global economy: Partnering for Success -- Through Chinese eyes' symposium aims to nurture high-level interaction between Australian and Chinese business leaders, academic experts and policy makers and subsequently inf
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Historic Gippsland pictures now available online
2 May 2006
A large collection of historically significant photos of Gippsland, housed at Monash University's Centre for Gippsland Studies at the university's Churchill campus, have been digitised and can now be accessed online.
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Surgical weight loss more effective
2 May 2006
Lap-band surgery is more effective in reducing weight and improving the health and quality of life than non-surgical weight loss programs, a study by Monash University researchers has found.
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UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health
1 May 2006
Professor Paul Hunt, one of the world's leading experts on the right to health, will present a seminar on behalf of the Monash Law School's Castan Centre today, Monday 1 May.
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Giving children a voice
1 May 2006
Abused Australian children will be given a voice through a new centre designed to reduce child abuse in the community.