Archive
November 2011
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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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Australia's first guidelines for problem gambling
24 November 2011
Australia's first guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of problem gamblers highlight the importance of professional help for thousands of Australians who struggle to control their gambling.
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Earth's past gives clues to future changes
24 November 2011
Scientists are a step closer to predicting when and where earthquakes will occur after taking a fresh look at the formation of the Andes, which began 45 million years ago.
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Jazz music legend joins Monash University
18 November 2011
In a coup for Monash University, internationally renowned performer, educator and musicologist, Dr. Tony Gould AM has accepted the position of Professor within the School of Music – Conservatorium.
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Rare honour given to drug development leader
17 November 2011
Potentially life-saving malaria research and the establishment of Australia's pre-eminent pharmaceutical science institution have earned Professor William Charman one of Monash University's highest honours.
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A celebration of art and design
16 November 2011
The creative works of more than 250 final year students from Monash University’s Faculty of Art & Design will feature in the 2011 Monash University Art & Design Graduand Show.
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Nurses’ discontent highlighted in survey
16 November 2011
A national survey of nurses’ attitudes backs up the current disharmony in the sector finding nurses are discontented with their work and work conditions, with many intending to leave the profession in the next year.
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Stop signal discovered for skin cancer
15 November 2011
An extraordinary breakthrough in understanding what stops a common form of skin cancer from developing could make new cancer treatments and prevention available to the public in five years.
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A promising future for Monash researchers
14 November 2011
Important research undertaken at Monash University has been recognised by the Australian Research Council with 43 early and mid-career researchers successful under the Future Fellowship and Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) schemes.
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All you ever wanted to know about retail
2 November 2011
Retailing worldwide is experiencing one of its most dynamic periods in history with traditional retailers looking at new and innovative ways of maintaining their market share and the new kids on the block - the online stores - making major in-roads into t
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Monash strengths rewarded with ARC funding
1 November 2011
Monash University has cemented its reputation for strong industry links, securing increased funding from both the government and partner organisations in the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC) funding.