25 March 2013 - Weekly Media Alert

Latest news from Monash

Improving the flow of the fibre optic freeway 
Monash researchers have played a pivotal role in the invention of an energy-efficient method of increasing the data capacity of optical networks to the point where all of the world's internet traffic could travel on a single fibre.

Read the full article at Monash News.

Harnessing robot research a searching task
A new laboratory dedicated to technologies at the cutting edge of an emerging field of robotics could radically improve the way search and rescue operations are conducted.

Read the full article at Monash News.

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Monash experts available for comment

Will union loyalty to shape the Labor ministry reshuffle? 
Professor Greg Bamber, Department of Management
Contact details: +61 418 875 474 or Greg.Bamber@monash.edu 

A full list of experts available to comment on topics relating to the Federal election can be found on the Monash website. 

Is there really an oversupply of graduate teachers? 
Associate Professor Deborah Corrigan, Centre for Science, Maths & Technology Education
Contact details: +61 427 685 772 or Deborah.Corrigan@monash.edu

Ramifications of the resignation of the Syria's opposition chief Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib
Dr Benjamin MacQueen, School of Political and Social Inquiry
Contact details: +61 417 149 182 or Ben.MacQueen@monash.edu

Fatigue, driver distraction and road safety
Professor Mark Stevenson, Monash University Accident Research Centre
Contact details: +61 408 378 422 or Mark.Stevenson@monash.edu

Dangers of leaving children unsupervised in cars 
Dr Simon Crisp, School of Psychology and Psychiatry
Contact details: +61 427 002 209 or Simon.Crisp@monash.edu

Easter eggsperts 

A full list of experts available for comment on subjects relating to the Easter period can be found on the Monash website.

Why the bilby is an Australian Easter icon worth holding on to
Dr Ian Gunn, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact details: +61 427 387 778 or Ian.Gunn@monash.edu

It’s time to stop using the Easter bunny to promote energy-dense, nutrient-poor food
Professor Michael Cowley, Director, Monash Obesity and Diabetes Institute
Contact details: +61 432 866 738 or Michael.Cowley@monash.edu

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