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New Vice-Chancellor starts work
Professor Ed Byrne AO started work last month as the eighth Vice-Chancellor and President of Monash University. Read his first major speech (pdf, 54kb) |
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Monash discovers obesity and diabetes link
A Monash study, led by Associate Professor Matthew Watt, has proven a critical link between obesity and the onset of Type 2 diabetes.
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Alumnus wins PM's prize for history
Monash Arts alumnus Tom Griffiths (PhD 1994) has been named joint winner of the 2008 Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History for his book about Antarctica. |
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Events
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Seminar: Obesity Research Breakfast
A panel of prominent Monash scientists will discuss the challenges of tackling obesity at NGV International on Thursday 13 August.
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Performing arts: Lysistrata
Students from the 2009 Graduate Ensemble Academy of Performing Arts will star in this comedy about sex, war and power at the Alexander Theatre from 13 to 15 August.
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Glass art exhibition: Monash Momentum
Glass works by Monash alumni and students will be on display in August and September at Kirra Galleries, Federation Square, as part of the 2009 Monash Momentum exhibition.
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Lifelong learning
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Research events: Research Matters at Monash
Participate in an exciting program of free events across Victorian campuses to discover how dedicated Monash researchers are making a positive impact on the world. |
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Lecture: The information society in perspective
On 19 August, Emeritus Professor Boyd Rayward, University of Illinois, will discuss why recent changes in information infrastructure are not new. Held at the Caulfield campus. |
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Business breakfast: The tourist dollar (event flyer - pdf, 302kb)
Dr Janine Kirk AM (BEc 1974, HonLLD 2007), Chairman of Tourism Victoria, will speak at the Peninsula Country Golf Club on 1 September about tourism issues and opportunities. |
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