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James Walter Emeritus Professor of Political Science in the School of Social Sciences

Defying the polls

Political science explains three reasons why the Coalition won the 2019 federal election.

Political science explains three reasons why the Coalition won the 2019 federal election.

James Walter Emeritus Professor of Political Science in the School of Social Sciences

Federal election: Right-wing battleground

If Scott Morrison wins, chances are that the Liberals who have the most potential to harm the government – Tony Abbott and Peter Dutton – would likely also remain to haunt his agenda.

If Scott Morrison wins, chances are that the Liberals who have the most potential to harm the government – Tony Abbott and Peter Dutton – would likely also remain to haunt his agenda.

Michael Fitzharris Associate Professor, Monash University Accident Research Centre

The silent threat to pedestrians

The growing popularity of electric cars presents an increasing risk to the visually impaired.

Eugene Chan Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing

Would sir prefer the loin?

New research shows that sexually motivated men are more likely to seek a steak.

New research shows that sexually motivated men are more likely to seek a steak.

Technology and engineering

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Technology and engineering

The fake news on public transport

Don't believe the hype when it comes to reports that driverless cars are the answer to our traffic problems.

Graham Currie Professor, Transport Engineering

Don't believe the hype when it comes to reports that driverless cars are the answer to our traffic problems.

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Toby Handfield Associate Professor, Philosophy, School of Philosophical, Historical & International Studies

Exploring what we hold sacred

A better understanding of our deep emotional attachment to sacredness could help resolve deadlocks in long-running and seemingly intractable conflicts.

A better understanding of our deep emotional attachment to sacredness could help resolve deadlocks in long-running and seemingly intractable conflicts.

Medicine and health

Medicine and health

David Winston Turner Endowment Fund

Using the latest thinking in brain research, BrainPark – The David W. Turner Research Clinic, will empower people with compulsivity disorders to create healthier lives for themselves.

Using the latest thinking in brain research, BrainPark – The David W. Turner Research Clinic, will empower people with compulsivity disorders to create healthier lives for themselves.

Strategic disruptor

Joanne Lao’s marketing degree propelled her into one of the world’s biggest global advertising groups, where she’s chief executive of Greater China operations.

Joanne Lao’s marketing degree propelled her into one of the world’s biggest global advertising groups, where she’s chief executive of Greater China operations.

People person

Life and career twists and turns have led TP Pun to a successful career and a big-hearted sense of duty to give back time to his university and the community.

Life and career twists and turns have led TP Pun to a successful career and a big-hearted sense of duty to give back time to his university and the community.

Education

Education

A voice for common values

He’s gone on to become one of Malaysia’s most influential figures, but Tan Sri Dr Michael Yeoh still holds fond memories from his Monash days.

He’s gone on to become one of Malaysia’s most influential figures, but Tan Sri Dr Michael Yeoh still holds fond memories from his Monash days.

An eye for the big picture

From his office high above the New York business district, Paul Sheard closely scrutinises the global economy. And he’s never seen anything like what’s unfolding now.