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Jacqui True Professor of International Relations and Director, of the Gender, Peace and Security Centre

Unlocking remote women’s voices

They’re on the front line of climate change, but many women in at-risk regions continue to be ignored in global mitigation discussions.

They’re on the front line of climate change, but many women in at-risk regions continue to be ignored in global mitigation discussions.

The sounds of independence

In the disrupted market of digital music. Charles Caldas is ensuring independent artists can make the most from growing opportunities to be heard.

In the disrupted market of digital music. Charles Caldas is ensuring independent artists can make the most from growing opportunities to be heard.

Evidence unlocks student potential

School principal Pitsa Binnion believes Monash’s new Q Project could improve learning outcomes for generations of Australian students.

School principal Pitsa Binnion believes Monash’s new Q Project could improve learning outcomes for generations of Australian students.

A flair for international collaboration

With a flair for international collaboration, Sze-yin Tan is advancing clean recycling technologies.

With a flair for international collaboration, Sze-yin Tan is advancing clean recycling technologies.

Clear outlook for BOM

Meet Graham Hawke, the BOM’s backroom strategist helping climate-sensitive industries and governments prepare for future weather events.

Meet Graham Hawke, the BOM’s backroom strategist helping climate-sensitive industries and governments prepare for future weather events.

Leader of the pharmaceutical pack

Thomas Ko is spearheading innovative technology that takes injectable medicines and transforms them into pills.

Thomas Ko is spearheading innovative technology that takes injectable medicines and transforms them into pills.

Culture

Culture

Met at Monash

Friendships, marriages and business partnerships continue to be forged at Monash.

Friendships, marriages and business partnerships continue to be forged at Monash.

Social purpose essential to business success

For corporate leader, Jane McAloon, just having a purpose around making money isn’t enough to sustain a business.

For corporate leader, Jane McAloon, just having a purpose around making money isn’t enough to sustain a business.

Music production platform a game-changer

From Duran Duran music videos to corporate films, two Monash marketing graduates have revolutionised the global video production business.

From Duran Duran music videos to corporate films, two Monash marketing graduates have revolutionised the global video production business.

Margaret Gardner AO President and Vice-Chancellor, Monash University

Networks of endeavour

How can a university make sure that people, beyond its students and staff, benefit from its knowledge and presence?

How can a university make sure that people, beyond its students and staff, benefit from its knowledge and presence?

Scholarship success

Monash's most recent cohort of Fulbright, Rhodes and Schwarzman scholars share their passions and plans for the future.

Monash's most recent cohort of Fulbright, Rhodes and Schwarzman scholars share their passions and plans for the future.

A prescription for educational brilliance

Promoting excellence in pharmacy teaching will impact the healthcare of communities for years to come.

Promoting excellence in pharmacy teaching will impact the healthcare of communities for years to come.

Medicine And Health

Vinayak Smith Clinical Research Fellow, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Rhythm baby, biorhythm

A device being trialled globally that measures the heart rate of the mother and her foetus is moving care to an outpatient setting.

A device being trialled globally that measures the heart rate of the mother and her foetus is moving care to an outpatient setting.

Ben Eltham Lecturer, Communications and Media Studies

A high point for arts funding?

More money is being invested in the arts, but per-person funding is down, and the federal government's contribution is exposed, according to cultural think tank A New Approach.

More money is being invested in the arts, but per-person funding is down, and the federal government's contribution is exposed, according to cultural think tank A New Approach.

Business And Economy

Sudha Mani Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing

Fighting back against a few bad apples

In Australia, almost 65 per cent of franchisee complaints were about 10 franchise brands.

In Australia, almost 65 per cent of franchisee complaints were about 10 franchise brands.

A Different Lens

Episode 15: The ageing population

For the first time in human history, the world's population is rapidly ageing, and in an ageist society we're ill-prepared to handle it. A Different Lens explores the challenges of an ageing population.

Joseph Ibrahim Head, Health Law and Ageing Research Unit, Department of Forensic Medicine

For the first time in human history, the world's population is rapidly ageing, and in an ageist society we're ill-prepared to handle it. A Different Lens explores the challenges of an ageing population.

Lara Owen PhD Candidate, Department of Management, Monash Business School

'Does anyone have a pad?'

A new advertising campaign for pads that features blood marks a moment when attitudes towards menstruation are changing.

A new advertising campaign for pads that features blood marks a moment when attitudes towards menstruation are changing.

Julian Millie Associate Professor, Anthropology, School of Social Sciences

Islam and educational innovation in Indonesia

Bringing a broader social perspective to issues that might otherwise be resolved in strictly religious deliberations.

Bringing a broader social perspective to issues that might otherwise be resolved in strictly religious deliberations.

Technology And Engineering

Adam Norris Lead Industrial Designer, Monash Food Innovation Centre

Mmmmm ... chocolate

A collaboration with Darrell Lea has broken the mould in the chocolate block market by modernising classic flavours.

A collaboration with Darrell Lea has broken the mould in the chocolate block market by modernising classic flavours.

Rod Glover Interim Director of the Monash Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI)

Reinventing how the public service works

Public servants are eager to become innovative public problem-solvers, but their leaders are standing in their way.

Public servants are eager to become innovative public problem-solvers, but their leaders are standing in their way.

Technology And Engineering

Khu Soon-Thiam Head of Civil Engineering, Monash University, Malaysia School of Engineering

A river restored runs through it

Pressures of land management and poor waste management have reduced many of the world's rivers to waste dumping grounds.

Pressures of land management and poor waste management have reduced many of the world's rivers to waste dumping grounds.

Charles Livingstone Head of Gambling and Social Determinants

Crown fools

Regulatory failure in gambling runs deep, and is a major political problem.

Regulatory failure in gambling runs deep, and is a major political problem.