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Mr Jasbir Singh
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Tel: (+603) 55146040
Fax: (+603) 5514 6042
HP: (+6012) 236 3969
Email: jasbir.singh@adm.monash.edu.my

Ms Anita Hadi
Media Executive
Tel: (+603) 55146039
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HP: (+6012) 322 2154
Email: anita.hayati@adm.monash.edu.my

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August 2008

28 August 2008
Monash students win CIMA Management Accounting Business Challenge

Puteri Zara Sophiya Mohd Izzuddin, Rozalina Ali, Jasreen Kaur and Veelaporn Promwichit from the School of Business did Monash proud when they emerged as champions of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)....

26 August 2008
Prestigious national award for Monash staff

Professor Dato’ Dr Khalid Kadir, head of Monash University’s Clinical School in Johor Bahru and one of Malaysia’s leading experts in diabetes has been named a co-recipient of Malaysia’s prestigious Merdeka Awards.

21 August 2008
Recycling energy offers huge potential savings

Researchers at Monash have developed a new air conditioning system that features a unique energy recycling feature...

20 August 2008
Generous awards for high performing Sunway campus staff

A total of 76 staff from Monash University’s Sunway campus have been awarded performance incentives worth a whopping RM438,000 as part of an initiative to reward excellence in teaching, research or administration.

20 August 2008
Major taxation figures to speak at Monash Budget Seminar

Leading Malaysian figures in taxation will again come together at the Monash 2009 Budget Management Seminar on 4 September 2008 to discuss the implications of the Budget announcement later this month.

13 August 2008
Monash introduces the world's best student exchange offer

Monash University has introduced what must be one of the world’s most generous exchange packages to increase the number of Australian and South African students spending a semester or two of their studies at its Sunway campus in Malaysia.

13 August 2008
Monash athletes aim for gold in Beijing

Thirteen elite athletes from Monash have achieved their dreams of competing in Beijing.Swimming champion Brenton Rickard, former member of the Monash...

 8 August 2008
Insight to the finance industry with Monash Finance Day


Students at Monash University were given an insight to the finance sector at the recent Monash Finance Day.

6 August 2008
Prestigious Australian teaching awards for Sunway campus staff

Two teaching staff at the Sunway campus have been awarded Australia’s highly prestigious teaching awards - the '2008 Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning'.

6 August 2008
Rare seminar on research for registered nurses

Monash University is organised a seminar for nurses keen to carry out research as part of their further education efforts - a rare development opportunity for nurses in Malaysia.

5 August 2008
Victorian Governor visits Clinical School

The Governor of Victoria, Australia, Professor David de Kretser today visited Monash University’s Clinical School and the Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Baru.

July 2008

21 July 2008
Marketing: Who should you focus on?

A Monash researcher has found that men are easier to win - and lose - as customers, compared to women.

21 July 2008
Governor of Victoria launches Sunway campus anniversary celebration

The Governor of Victoria, Australia, Professor David de Kretser launched Monash University Sunway campus' 10th anniversary celebrations on 21 July 2008.

17 July 2008
Monash University students taking their passion for learning to Cambodia

The School of Arts and Social Sciences of Monash University, Sunway Campus recently organized an educational study tour to Siem Reap, Cambodia...

16 July 2008
International PhD right here in Malaysia

“Being able to complete my PhD locally at an internationally recognized university is one of the main reasons why I chose Monash University,” said Noor Sharoja Sapiei...

15 July 2008
Major Aussie award for Sunway campus Chairman


Sunway Group Founder and Chairman Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah have been made an Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia to recognise his distinguished service...

10 July 2008
Fun and exciting Orientation Week for Monash newbies

Monash University Sunway campus was abuzz with activities. This would usually be a normal sight except for the fact that more than 400 students were on campus, eager to begin their university life...

June 2008

30 June 2008
Monash University hosts IKM Postgraduate Chemistry Medalists Seminar

More than 120 chemistry postgraduate students from various local public and private universities made their way to Monash University Sunway campus to attend the IKM Postgraduate Chemistry Medalists Seminar.


18 June 2008
Monash University sets up two new Schools in Malaysia

Malaysia’s efforts to become a regional education hub receives another boost this year with the establishment of two new academic Schools by Monash University at its campus in Malaysia.
 


6 June 2008
A semester at the Sunway campus for Aussie students

Six Australian students from Monash University in Melbourne are currently at the Sunway campus for a whole semester under the Monash Intercampus Exchange Program. Samuel Hales, Jacqueline Patterson, Matthew Bourke, David Bowly, Trent David and Sheree Avard have been here since February.
  5 June 2008
Research Matters Malaysia - showcase of Monash research

Monash University is organising a major event focused on showcasing its research as part of its 50th Anniversary celebration and to mark 10 years of the Sunway campus in Malaysia.
  4 June 2008
Monash Representatives to attend the AUIAC Convention

Monash University's Sunway campus will be among those sending representatives to attend the upcoming Australian Universities International Alumni Convention in Singapore from 10 - 13 June 2008.

 

May 2008

21 May 2008
Quick action needed to stem climate change

The global community needs to act quickly to rein in the damage being caused to the environment, which has led to changes in climate that are already impacting people everywhere, said Dr Rajendra Pachauri, Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

12 May 2008
Monash Nursing program off to a good start

The Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration) program at Monash University's Sunway campus is off to a good start with students giving their thumbs up to the flexible delivery method and course content....

08 May 2008
Insight into cutting edge neuroscience research

Some 30 Form Four students will have a chance to gain a first-hand look at cutting-edge neuroscience research through the 'Discover Science - A Day in the Life of a Scientist' workshop organised by...

08 May 2008
Getting a heads up on career opportunities

A total of 50 employers made a bee line to Monash University recently for its annual Career Fair, an event aimed at matchmaking students with potential employers from the various industrial and services..

07 May 2008
IMecHE President Visits Monash

Mr John Baxter, the President of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, United Kingdom (IMecHE) made a visit to Monash University Sunway campus recently to deliver a lecture titled ‘Energy for Life’.



April 2008

18 April 2008
Monash introduces a nursing program

Registered nurses seeking a degree qualification can now study a Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration) program offered at Monash University's Sunway campus ...

08 April 2008
First PhD student from the Sunway campus

Monash University's Sunway campus has marked another milestone with the awarding of its first Doctor of Philosophy qualification to School of Business student...

02 April 2008
Solar Taxi stops at Monash

In a bid to prove to the world that everyone should take a stand and do something to save the earth from global warming, Swiss school teacher Louise Palmer...

01 April 2008
Future doctors kick-off university life with Residential Transition Program

A total of 95 medical students started their freshmen year at the Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine in Monash University Sunway campus ..


March 2008

27 March 2008
New Head of Arts at Monash

Monash is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor James Chin as Head of the Arts Discipline at its Sunway campus.
12 March 2008
Monash students gain an insight into Accounting


The Monash Accounting Club (MACC) recently organized the Monash Accounting Day at the university’s new campus in Bandar Sunway.
12 March 2008
One Life Revolution launched at Monash University


The discovery of a naturally occurring strain of bacteria that kills mosquito larvae in the wild could lead to a more environmentally-friendly approach to mosquito control.
4 March 2008
An environmentally friendly way to manage mosquito populations

The discovery of a naturally occurring strain of bacteria that kills mosquito larvae in the wild could lead to a more environmentally-friendly approach to mosquito control.



February 2008

19 February 2008
Orientation Week begins


The Monash University Sunway campus came alive after the summer break as a total of 820 new students who will be starting their freshman year began their Orientation Week...

15 February 2008
A better medication for diabetes

Researchers at Monash University have begun an early study into a new medicine to manage diabetes using a chemical compound from licorice, which has been used for over 4000 years for purposes ranging from sweetening food to treating respiratory problems.

06 February 2008
An eye opening Philippines experience for Monash students

A group of 18 students from the School of Arts and Sciences, along with two lecturers acting as chaperones had a taste of the Philippines when they visited the country for a study tour from 12 – 21 December. The study tour was hosted by the Cordillera Studies Centre of the University of the Philippines, Baguio City Campus.



January 2008

  29 January 2008
Solving the mystery of crawling cells

Researchers at Monash University’s Sunway campus are using Southeast Asia's only Live Cell Imaging microscope to solve the riddle of how cells migrate from one location to another and stop at precisely the right location for their purpose.


17 January 2008
Monash eyes an expansion of collaborative research with industry and academia

Industry can save millions of ringgit each year through collaborative research with universities with institutions having much to gain through such partnerships. Monash University's Head of the School of Engineering, Professor Ian Prince said several previous collaborations have resulted in huge savings for the partnering companie...


17 January 2008
Indian Institute of Management students visit Monash

A delegation from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management visited Monash University’s Sunway campus recently as part of their study visit to Malaysia. The group comprised 27 final year Master of Business Administration students enrolled in one of India’s leading education institutions.


8 January 2008
Monash hosts Vietnamese and MOHE delegation

Monash University today hosted a delegation from Vietnam visiting Malaysia on a familiarisation trip hosted by the Ministry of Higher Education. The group comprised 17 representatives from Vietnamese schools, student recruitment agencies and members of the press.

4 January 2008
Monash on the move to engage Malaysia

Monash University is on the move to expand its presence and increase its contribution to Malaysia and the region through world-class research, high-quality education and superior student outcomes.