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Monash University Statement
2 April 2013
Monash University has issued a statement on the passing of Dr Marie- Faith Fiawoo, who was tragically killed as a result of last week’s wall collapse in Carlton.
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Chancellor announced as patron
27 March 2013
Monash University Chancellor, Dr Alan Finkel AM, has been appointed the Australian patron of the Australian Science Media Centre.
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Seeing red: why cyclists ride through traffic lights
26 March 2013
You’ve probably seen it happen. You’re driving your car and you come to a stop at the traffic lights. You’re mindful of traffic infringement fines and public safety, then someone on a bike rides past you, unconcerned, straight through the red lights.
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Chancellor re-appointed
25 March 2013
The Monash University Council resolved the re-appointment of Dr Alan Finkel as Chancellor of Monash University at its meeting last week.
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Improving the flow of the fibre optic freeway
25 March 2013
Monash University 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.
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Monash Motorsport on track
21 March 2013
Monash Motorsport's 2012 Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (F-SAE) Championship winning race car was on display at this year’s Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.
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Study provides insights into plant evolution
4 March 2013
New research has uncovered a mechanism that regulates the reproduction of plants, providing a possible tool for engineering higher yielding crops.
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Making the most of orientation
25 February 2013
Orientation Week (or O'Week) at Monash University begins on Monday 25 February.
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A new future for regional university education
22 February 2013
The Vice-Chancellors of Monash University and the University of Ballarat announced today that the Gippsland campus of Monash University and the University of Ballarat will join forces to investigate forming an expanded regionally focused university.
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Removing the barriers from higher education
19 February 2013
Monash University is hosting a new initiative aimed at increasing the number of students from low socio-economic status communities undertaking tertiary education.
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Carbon capture can’t rely on fine-tuning old technologies
13 February 2013
In reality, there are only marginal improvements to be made to the conventional carbon capture technologies favoured by the power generation industry. A new approach is required.
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Carbon sponge could soak up coal emissions
12 February 2013
Emissions from coal power stations could be drastically reduced by a new, energy-efficient material that adsorbs large amounts of carbon dioxide, then releases it when exposed to sunlight.
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Scientist wins Japan exchange program
4 February 2013
Monash Institute of Medical Research’s Associate Professor Brendan Jenkins is one of only eight researchers nationally to be selected to participate in the Australia Japan Emerging Research Leaders Exchange Program.
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Australia Day Honours for Monash
29 January 2013
A distinguished diplomatic career and assistance in Japan following the 2011 earthquakes and tsunami has seen Monash University Monash Vice-Chancellor’s Professorial Fellow Professor Alistair McLean recognised in the Australia Day 2013 Honours List.
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Nanosponge filters out herbicide poisons
21 January 2013
New research has demonstrated the potential of a new kind of nanomaterial to filter out environmental toxins in water.
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Removing doubt over croc snout clout
17 January 2013
Researchers have shown how the shape of a crocodile’s snout could determine its ability to feast on certain types of prey, from large mammals to small fish.
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Light metals alliance to manufacture better future
10 January 2013
A new Australia-China collaboration between research and industry leaders could transform the high-end manufacturing and aerospace industries of both countries, leading to both cost and carbon emissions savings.
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How mobile phone users are being massively ripped off
9 January 2013
Outlaw sky-high roaming price agreements that fleece travellers.
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Congratulations JMSS Year 12 graduates – A brilliant result
17 December 2012
Of the 204 Year 12 students to graduate from the John Monash Science School, 14 achieved an ATAR higher than 99, 35 per cent received a rank higher than 95, while more than half the students achieved a rank higher than 90.
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Super-powered solar powered research
17 December 2012
Key Australian and US photovoltaic research centres are combining forces to develop the next generation of higher performing, more economical, solar technologies.
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