Archive
July 2012
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Why do cyclists run red lights?
31 July 2012
Almost 40 per cent of cyclists have reported committing red light infringements, but fines should only be part of the strategy to improve safety, according to new research.
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31 July 2012 - Vietnam War experts
31 July 2012
Friday 3 August, 2012 marks 50 years since Australia became involved in the Vietnam War. Monash University has experts available to comment on various topics related to the war.
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Executive Director, Performing Arts, Academy of Performing Arts appointed
30 July 2012
Esteemed Australian pianist, jazz musician, conductor and composer Paul Grabowsky has been appointed to the position of Executive Director, Performing Arts, Academy of Performing Arts at Monash University.
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30 July 2012 - Weekly Media Alert
30 July 2012
The latest news and experts available to comment from Monash University.
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Three Australian Laureate Fellowships for Monash
30 July 2012
Monash University has congratulated three researchers who have been awarded highly prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowships by the Australian Research Council.
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Closing the gap between Africa and China
26 July 2012
Chinese involvement in African economic development, especially aspects such as investment of capital and migration of people, will be put under the microscope at an upcoming conference.
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The Olympic standard of research
26 July 2012
Australia's premier sports injury prevention research centre is one of four worldwide to be chosen by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to help keep athletes injury-free.
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25 July 2012 - London 2012 Olympics Experts
25 July 2012
This is the fIfth in a series of regular alerts Monash University will be issuing in the lead-up to and during the London Olympic Games.
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How bio-imaging aids medical research
24 July 2012
The development of new imaging technology for future medical and research advances will be the topic of discussion at an upcoming lecture.
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23 July 2012 - Weekly Media Alert
23 July 2012
The latest news and experts available to comment from Monash University.
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Former Age editor appointed V-C’s Professorial Fellow
23 July 2012
Monash University Vice-Chancellor Professor Ed Byrne is pleased to announce Mr Paul Ramadge has accepted the role of Vice-Chancellor’s Professorial Fellow.
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20 July 2012 - Political experts on the Melbourne by-election
20 July 2012
With the Melbourne by-election coming up on Saturday, Monash University experts are available to comment on the following topics.
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New Provost appointment at Monash University
20 July 2012
One of Monash University's most eminent academics and influential leaders, Professor Edwina Cornish, will take on the role of Provost later this year.
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18 July 2012 - London 2012 Olympics Experts
18 July 2012
This is the fourth in a series of regular alerts Monash University will be issuing in the lead-up to and during the London Olympic Games.
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Parliamentary Secretary marks one year on the road for Monash bus service
17 July 2012
Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Mr Edward O'Donohue MLC, will today visit Monash University to mark the first year of operation of the popular Route 601 express bus service between Huntingdale Station and Monash University.
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16 July 2012 - Weekly Media Alert
16 July 2012
Visit monash.edu.au/news for all the latest news and events from Monash University.
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The challenges facing the vulnerable Antarctic
13 July 2012
A century ago, the South Pole was one of Earth's last frontiers, but now the Antarctic is under threat from human activity.
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13 July 2012 - Experts on Melinda Gates' stand on access to contraception
13 July 2012
Following the announcement that Catholic billionaire Melinda Gates will be taking a stand against the Catholic Church to improve women’s access to contraception around the globe, Monash University experts are available to comment on the following topics.
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New appointments of Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Presidents, Gippsland and Sunway Campus, Malaysia
11 July 2012
Two of Monash University’s most distinguished campus heads will take on the unique challenges of one another’s roles after being respectively appointed the Pro Vice-Chancellor and President (Sunway) and the Pro Vice-Chancellor and President (Gippsland).
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11 July 2012 - London 2012 Olympics Experts
11 July 2012
This is the third in a series of regular alerts Monash University will be issuing in the lead-up to and during the London Olympic Games.
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9 July 2012 - Weekly Media Alert
9 July 2012
Visit monash.edu.au/news for all the latest news and events from Monash University.
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Cutting-edge research to continue at the Australian Synchrotron
4 July 2012
Researchers in fields from biomedicine to art history will benefit from a new $55 million funding program, managed by Monash University, to enhance access to the Australian Synchrotron.
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AFL Legends unite to fight prostate cancer
4 July 2012
Legendary footballer Peter Hudson AM has brought together Ted Whitten Jnr and Monash University to help find a cure for prostate cancer, which is diagnosed in around 20,000 Australians each year.
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4 July 2012 - London 2012 Olympic Experts
4 July 2012
This is the second in a series of regular alerts Monash University will be issuing in the lead-up to and during the London Olympic Games.
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New scholarship package expands opportunities for students
2 July 2012
More students pursuing higher education are guaranteed scholarships in the undergraduate program of their choice at Monash University in 2013, following the establishment of a comprehensive new scholarship package.
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2 July 2012 - Weekly Media Alert
2 July 2012
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