Congratulations to Professor Kate Fitz-Gibbon who has been deservedly selected to join the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders 2024 class in recognition of her academic and policy work in tackling violence against women and children tinyurl.com/5fdmzc49

Congratulations to Associate Professor Zala Volcic who won the prestigious 2023 Australian University Teacher of the Year Award at Universities Australia #AAUT #UASolutionsSummit in Canberra, as well as Dr Lisa Powell, Dr Filippe Oliveira and Dr Jess Co for their awards.

I congratulate the Federal Government on the release of the Action Plan to Address Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education, following the agreement with state and territory Education Ministers today. Read Monash University's statement: shorturl.at/cqtG3

Today I joined Federal Health Minister, the Hon Mark Butler MP for the news that the Monash University-led Artificial Heart Frontiers Program has been awarded $50m by the #MRFF to develop a suite of life-changing cardiac implants to be manufactured in Australia. ow.ly/atO550QFrUc

Proud to showcase the boundless potential of our Monash University #StudentTeams to Richard Marles and Judith Collins. Their innovative space projects, created within the #MonashTechnologyPrecinct , reflect the power of access to research infrastructure, industry and education.

I’m excited to commence as Monash University’s 10th Vice-Chancellor and President today. Monash is an excellent and joyful place to work and study with a rich history and unique global mission. I’m looking forward to continuing my journey at this extraordinary place.

I was delighted to welcome to Monash University Wednesday students from India’s Amity University, visiting us on a study tour. It is a wonderful opportunity to build cross-cultural and multidisciplinary knowledge, soft skills and employability, and hopefully lasting local friendships.

Congratulations to Monash University-led public interest journalism initiative 360info.global which has formed a partnership with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network SDSN to build and strengthen understanding of @UN Sustainable Development Goals. shorturl.at/sHRV5

At Monash University, we’re committed to addressing humanity’s greatest challenges. Our Learn. Lead. Change. event next week will be a wonderful opportunity to engage with the experts, innovators and activists leading the way in contributing solutions. monash.edu/performing-art…

Proud to share Monash University's enriched scholarship program, Kummargi Yulendj, empowering Indigenous and economically disadvantaged students, including those from regional and remote areas, to reach their full potential. Learn more: monash.edu/news/articles/…

I was honoured this week to co-host with the The Australia-Indonesia Centre a delegation led by Indonesia’s Minister of Natl Development Planning, Mr Suharso Monoarfa. Indonesia is interested in Monash University WaterSensitiveCities water management practices for its planned new capital city.

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Wonderful to see that Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles visited our Monash Malaysia campus last week, part of Monash University’s distinctive global network, meeting students from both Malaysia and Australia and touring our research facilities. shorturl.at/eqCKS

It was fantastic to visit Monash Rural Health & have time with our fabulous educators & be allowed into the ED simulations with our third year students. Thank you for ensuring they benefit from and contribute to first class regional health systems & our connections to communities grow.

Great to see Monash University researchers collaborating in Indonesia on sustainable development as part of four Australian Government KONEKSI projects, including researchers from our Indonesia campus – driving positive impact globally and locally. shorturl.at/kqNOQ

Wonderful to see Monash University deepening our presence in Malaysia with @MonashCollegeAU establishing a new pathway school there, expanding access to our Monash Malaysia campus and a top 50 university education for students throughout the region. monash.edu/news/articles/…

Wonderful to meet with Professors Bernard Tan & Susanna Leong on our visit to @nusingapore to advance our common approaches to #Learning &Teaching & #StudentExperience especially our commitment to blended & active learning, innovation & entrepreneurship and volunteering.

New from me: I've written about the modern university experience and the complexities of truly understanding whether students are getting what they expect from their university education. theaustralian.com.au/higher-educati…

Wow. Great day Monash University RED research challenge— . Panel session chaired by Sharon Pickering with Jacqui True and #stevenchown and then time with these extraordinary students working on xyxlab aligned projects