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12 May is International Day of Plant Health. Before you yawn and continue scrolling, it’s worth remembering that 98% of the oxygen we breathe and 80% of our food is directly provided by plants. So even from a selfish, human-centric point of view, we need to be very vigilant about promoting, securing and protecting plant health.
Congratulations to our graduate research student, Tan Yan Eve, supervised by Professor Qasim Ayub, on receiving a 75% bursary from Wellcome Connecting Science.
Dr Michelle Yap has been appointed as an International Ambassador of the Biochemical Society, UK, representing one of the prestigious ambassadorial roles within the global molecular biosciences community.
The School of Science is pleased to announce that two of its academic staff, Associate Professor Choo Wee Sim and Dr Yeong Keng Yoon, have been recognised among the World’s Top 2% Scientists, in acknowledgement of their outstanding research contributions and academic excellence.
The Monash Science Cup is back for the 2026 edition and this time it was held at the northern region. The event brought together 80 students from across the northern region for an engaging, hands-on science experience.
Medicinal and aromatic plants are used for centuries in traditional healing and modern medicine, these plants support global health, livelihoods and ecosystems. But biodiversity loss, climate change and over-harvesting are putting many species at risk of extinction.
Monash University Malaysia hosted the Little Food Festival 2026, a community event introducing children to healthy eating, sustainability, and the future of food, alongside the launch of the Monash Future Food Innovation and Nutrition Network (MUFFINN).
Monash University Malaysia (MUM) formalised a strategic partnership with Central Corporate Engineering Sdn Bhd (CCESB) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 20 January 2026, strengthening collaboration in algae biotechnology and green energy solutions.
