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25.01.2022 Hi Monash Alumni, my name is Thanh Truong and I am a 2010 Bachelor of Commerce/Arts alumnus. 2020 has been a challenging year for us all. For many it is a year to forget. For me it has been a year of opportunity. Being ready to adapt to new circumstances overnight has been the story of the pandemic for me. Earlier this year I was selected to be a contestant on Channel 7’s Plate of Origin cooking show. I would be cooking and representing my cultural heritage, Team Vietnam. I ...landed in Sydney to the news NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian was announcing a new range of restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. I had just left behind my wife and my 6-month-old son Oliver in Melbourne to attend this competition and my teammate and I were concerned we wouldn’t be allowed back into Victoria. Uncertainty, anxiety and panic were eerie feelings on the streets. Then the hoarding started! I remember contestants talking about how individuals and families weren’t able to get the staples such as flour and toilet paper because the supermarkets had not yet had time to enact limits per customer on essential items. This was a wakeup call for all the contestants. We now needed to carefully consider the ingredients needed. I know this brought the teams closer together. Just like the show brought us together, we wanted our food to bring our communities together. We wanted to cook dishes that viewers could also cook at home. The #covidcooking movement had taken off! Now, back in Melbourne, when I walk around the neighbourhood I feel more connected to my local community and spend far more time thinking about what to cook for dinner. My hope is that the pandemic will encourage everyone to reassess the way we think about food, the kitchen and how we nourish ourselves. As a fruiterer, I hope you’ve been sourcing fresh fruit and vegetables for your family. After all, I am the Fruit Nerd and my belief is that good food starts with good produce! P.S. I hope you’ll cheer us on tonight! The Plate of Origin Grand Final airs on Channel 7 at 7.30pm (Tuesday 22 September). UPDATE: CONGRATULATIONS TO THANH'S 'TEAM VIETNAM' WHICH CAME SECOND PLACE IN THE SHOW (SCREENED 22 SEPT 2020). AN AMAZING EFFORT. www.fruitnerd.com.au Instagram: @fruitnerd #alumnipostcard #monashalumni #monashlife #melbourne #sydney Plate Of Origin Images: Courtesy of Channel 7. How have you spent your time during COVID-19? Share your 'alumni postcard' with us. Email 280 words with a photo to [email protected]

25.01.2022 Monash Library invites you to attend a talk tomorrow, 'Returning Home: The Traumatised Male Soldier from Federation to the First World War and Beyond', to honour those who died during WWI, and continue to explore the legacy of those who returned. Presented by Dr Effie Karageorgos, the talk will focus on the difficulties faced by traumatised veterans after the First World War, and the continuing impact of nineteenth-century beliefs about psychiatry and masculinity on soldiers... from Federation until today. Dr Karageorgos is an historian based at the University of Newcastle. Her research is in the social history of war, and specifically histories of gender and mental health. Her monograph Australian Soldiers in South Africa and Vietnam: Words from the Battlefield, was published in March 2016. Q & A will follow the talk and guests will be invited to submit questions to the facilitator. When: 11am - 12pm AEST, Tuesday 10 November 2020. RSVP here bit.ly/lib-returning-home

24.01.2022 Please join us in congratulating Mia Glass who has been awarded the Cambridge Australia Patrick Moore Scholarship. Mia graduated with a Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and will commence postgraduate study at Cambridge next month. She hopes the further legal studies will allow her to arbitrate international commercial disputes and advise on policy for the World Intellectual Property Organization. Well done, Mia! We wish you all the best for your future studies.

24.01.2022 The more you learn, the more you can make change to the world around you. Find out how a Monash Professional Development course can help you thrive: https://www.monash.edu/study/monash-professional-development

23.01.2022 Find some space in your schedule to listen to the recently launched second season of 'What Happens Next?' with Dr Susan Carland. This episode begins a space series exploring why extra-terrestrial investigations are important, and how they can impact our lives here on Earth: http://mona.sh/u6ZF30rbFma

23.01.2022 "You never stop learning from others. No matter how long you've been in any profession, or the position you may have risen to, you can always draw on the knowledge of others." - John Baston, Principal of Keysborough College, alumnus and graduation keynote speaker. Alumni to Alumni Mentoring offers an easy and flexible way to leverage the experience and expertise of your fellow alumni across a wide range of industries. Get involved and continue your learning today: https://www.monash.edu//mentori/alumni-to-alumni-mentoring

23.01.2022 To celebrate Diversity and Inclusion week, you're invited to step up for Monash Sport's virtual fun run/walk. Don't let lockdown keep you down - get out and about to help promote inclusivity for people from all walks of life. Register now and join us on Thursday 17 September: https://bit.ly/2ZQBTtB

23.01.2022 Congratulations to alumna, Dr Jessica Hamilton, who has been named the winner of the Falling Walls Lab Australia Competition - bringing down walls using science and innovative breakthroughs. Jessica, a scientist with the Australian Synchrotron, was awarded first prize after using beamline technology for solutions to mining, finding a way to produce valuable products and offset CO2 emissions by recycling mining wastes. As the top contender in Australia Dr Jessica Hamilton wi...ll now compete in the global event to be held virtually from Germany later this year. Jessica completed a PhD and Bachelor of Science (Honours) at Monash University #monashalumni #monashscience #synchrotron

23.01.2022 Alumnus Stuart Giles encouraged new graduates to "be iconic" by showing your values and what you stand for, as they define you in everything you do in life. Here are five founders learnings he shared: 1. The harder you work, the luckier you get. 2. Love your work. 3. Never forget the value that can be created by taking the time to show your respect and appreciation for the efforts of others. 4. Be positive.... 5. Be iconic. Stuart is Founder of Icon Group, Australia's largest comprehensive cancer care provider, and has previously received a 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award for Monash Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (pictured with Chancellor Simon McKeon AO). See more

21.01.2022 Today is the International Day of Peace, an appropriate day to celebrate alumnus, Associate Professor Tilman Ruff AM, who received a Nobel Peace Prize in 2017 on behalf of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) , which he helped form. ICAN was awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize for its evidence-based campaign to build diplomatic support for a Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The treaty was adopted by 122 United Nations member states on 7 July 2017 a historic first step towards making nuclear weapons illegal under international law. Read more about Associate Professor Tilman Ruff in his interview with Monash Life magazine https://lens.monash.edu/@monash-life//1358811/a-nobel-cause #MonashLife

21.01.2022 Join us for a special Monash University Library virtual event with guest speaker Michael Bennett, great-grandson of Sir John Monash. Explore the life and legacy of Sir John Monash, and reflect on his background, his contribution to Australia, and how we can learn from his example. Michael's talk will be preceded by a short documentary about John Monash. This event is being held in conjunction with the end of the acclaimed exhibition, 'Return; the way back home', held at t...he Gallery in the Sir Louis Matheson Library, Clayton campus. Register here bit.ly/monash-legacy #WW1Return #thewaybackhome

21.01.2022 Several of our alumni, among other entrepreneurs, have been given the kick-start they need to #ChangeIt. The ten teams of founders who have just completed The Generator's Accelerator program are keen to share their business successes with you in a showcase on Wednesday 11 November. Find out what they're doing to make a difference in their communities, and you might just be inspired to get your start-up off the ground too. Register here: https://hopin.to/events/2020-generator-showcase

20.01.2022 Have you been tuning into our "What happens next?" podcast? In this episode we'll learn about what space can teach us about life on earth and how to make a better future for all of us. Download the podcast series and listen on your favourite app. #WHN

19.01.2022 Recently inducted as 'Living Legend' into the National Live Music Awards, it's no wonder Deborah Conway's powerful voice and presence has fascinated audiences for the past 30 years. Don't miss Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier's full concert replay tonight at 7PM: https://bit.ly/SoundGallerySessions Video: Excerpt from the Sound Gallery Sessions, Deborah and Willy perform 'East of Eden'.

18.01.2022 "Break free of the lenses that limit you." Wise words from alumna Maria Dimopoulos AM, whose advice to graduates is to not be deterred by things out of your control. "Rather than being distracted by what you do not control, think about what you can influence, and how that ultimately impacts on what you control and impact going forward." Maria is Special Adviser, Multicultural Communities at the Department of Justice & Community Safety. #MonashAlumni

17.01.2022 I am Syeda Jaferi Husain, I completed Master of Communication and Media Studies from Monash University in 2016. After that, I came back home to Bangladesh and I have been working and living here. Currently I am working as a Gender Consultant for the World Bank Office in Dhaka. To my surprise I got this job during the lockdown. As a Gender Consultant I conduct qualitative research, write reports and attend webinars across different time zones. Considering the current circums...tances, it is an ideal job and I have always believed that research and writing require full concentration and can optimised at home instead of a 9 to 5 office cubicle. Also, Dhaka is a very crowded city. Working from home saves time that is wasted in endless traffic while commuting. I have specifically mentioned a positive side of my life during the pandemic. But it does not mean we are not living in fear. Personally, I have not attended any social event or public place in over six months. I only go out occasionally when there is an emergency. I live with my parents who are in their old age. Therefore, I must be careful. I believe by staying home I am contributing to a solution rather than being part of a problem. We are all going through horrific and unpredictable times, and there are rumours of a second lockdown because people in Dhaka are not obeying the rules of social distancing. Many people I knew have lost their lives during this pandemic. Every day social media and the news are flooded with devastating reports of deaths, and industries going bankrupt. I sincerely pray that the world and our lives become normal again. #alumnipostcard #monashalumni #monashlife #monashbangladesh #monashdhaka #Bangladesh #Dhaka How have you spent your time during COVID-19? Share your 'alumni postcard' with us. Email 280 words with photo to [email protected]

17.01.2022 : Thursday 29 October 2020 6:00 pm 7:00 pm... Professor Terence O'Brien will explore the impact epilepsy has on the lives of those who suffer from it and how dangerous it can be. He will explain what happens in an uncontrolled epileptic seizure such that it may result in a fatal disturbance of heart and lung function and the research underway to reduce the risk. Got a question? You’ll have the opportunity to ask Professor O'Brien directly by taking part in the live Q&A session. : https://monash.zoom.us//66159727/WN_vaV---k9RIyi-YDtjf29hg Image: ' is Head of Monash University's Central Clinical School, Program Director of Alfred Brain and Deputy Director of Research, Alfred Health.

16.01.2022 Known as Australia's first lady of R&B, thando is a multi-dimensional performer with an electric presence and powerhouse vocals. Don't miss Thando accompanied by Mikki From Preston on piano. Full concert replay tonight at 7PM: https://bit.ly/SoundGallerySessions Video: Excerpt from the Sound Gallery Sessions, Thando performs 'Happy'.

16.01.2022 Our congratulations to alumnus, Charles Caldas, who has been announced as a finalist in the 2020 Advance Awards. "Charles Caldas’s experiences at university set him on a path that would see him build a multimillion-dollar enterprise. And it stemmed not from his studies, but from a most unlikely source. It was the band the Monash University arts student formed with fellow students that would be instrumental in his future and lead him to be co-founder and CEO of global digital ...rights agency Merlin." Read more about Charles in his interview with Monash Life magazine https://lens.monash.edu//pioneering-platform-for-independe #monashlife #monashalumniUK

15.01.2022 Join us at our upcoming online Network-athon - a free event for new alumni to learn vital networking strategies from industry experts. Start networking your way to success through practical advice from your alumni community on: - proven networking techniques; ... - strategies to build lifelong professional connections; and - how networks and effective networking can enhance your career. 1.30pm on Thursday 10 December AEDT (online via zoom) Register now - your future career will thank you! https://monash.zoom.us//34160437/WN_rrcJDjobToqZBpiBgphVxw Video: Watch highlights from last year's event to find out why networks are so important.

14.01.2022 Hello Monashians. My name is Kalvin Sandabunga and I completed my Master of Education specialising in Expert Teaching Practice in 2018. Currently, I am working at Sekolah Dian Harapan, Yayasan Pendidikan Pelita Harapan, Indonesia, as a curriculum coordinator and teacher trainer. Starting from mid-March 2020, our students and teachers must study and work from home. At first, it was very confusing and uncertain. Many parents complained that they found it difficult assisting an...d teaching their children at home. Certainly, parents weren’t the only people challenged during this time. Teachers were working longer hours adapting lessons to the technology, ensuring students were actually attending virtual classes, and staying up late to create instructional videos. This is our job as educators. Some of us were familiar with online teaching from studying at Monash. However, this has had a major impact on education in Indonesia. In the recent past, virtual meetings were used at university but not at primary or secondary schools. Now we have virtual management meetings, virtual classrooms, virtual field trips, virtual school orientations, and even virtual flag ceremonies. We rely on most of our activities virtually! It’s all been a big change and there are still things to be grateful for. While working from home, I think I’ve improved my cooking skills because I need to cook for myself more. It’s healthier and more economical to cook your own food, isn't it? I remember the last time I cooked my own meal was when I was at Monash. Even though work time becomes erratic when working from home, it gives me more time to call my family and arrange virtual reunions with friends. During this pandemic the disruptions have to some extent revitalised education in Indonesia and new policies have been created to support the needs of educators and students. Well, I call it a blessing in disguise. #monashalumni #alumnipostcards #MonashLife #Indonesia #monashindonesia #covidcooking How have you spent your time during COVID-19? Share your 'alumni postcard' with us. Email 280 words with photo to [email protected]

13.01.2022 It's NAIDOC Week - a national celebration of Australia's First Nations people and culture. We've got several exciting and diverse events available for you this week, to help you grow your understanding and gain greater perspective on Australia's rich Indigenous culture. Find out more and register here: https://www.monash.edu//new/news/naidoc-week-2020/_nocache

13.01.2022 The latest edition of our alumni magazine, Monash Life, is out soon. We're delighted to see so many familiar faces, share alumni stories and celebrate the diversity of our global alumni community. #monashlife #monashalumni

12.01.2022 As we head into week two of graduations, we're sharing one of alumna Geraldine Davys' most important life lessons. "Life is all about how you handle Plan B. When Plan A becomes unavailable, you need to have what it takes to handle Plan B. Always take the opportunity, and if need be, work it out later... And you never know; your Plan B may eventually end up superior to your Plan A. Just be ready." Geraldine is the Director of Marketing & Product at Nissan , and gave an inspiring address to graduates last week. #MonashAlumni

12.01.2022 Are you interested in further study? Try a Monash University live lecture delivered by a leading academic and experience our interactive online environment. Register for tomorrow's lecture - "Globalisation: Still a defining force or running out of steam?" 7pm - 7.45pm (AEST) monash.edu/try-monash

10.01.2022 Australia’s favourite chamber music ensemble, Flinders Quartet is known for their exceptional musicianship and skilful execution. Don’t miss their live streamed performance, tonight at 7PM: https://bit.ly/SoundGallerySessions Video Credit: Flinders Quartet

09.01.2022 Today is read an eBook day, so put the kettle on and head to your nearest comfy armchair. Why not search Monash University Publishing (MUP) titles such as The Power Broker. Or, if you just can't go without the paperback or hardback version, buy online from MUP. Alumni are eligible for 20% off MUP published titles and free shipping within Australia. Use the code ALUMNI20 when purchasing online to obtain your discount. Visit: https://publishing.monash.edu/books/index.html

09.01.2022 Hi, I'm Pasan Kavisinghe, a 2017 engineering graduate from Monash University living in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Being a Project Manager involved in commercial development, it's never practical or feasible to work from home because your job role involves numerous site visits and on-site planning. However, my skills and perseverance have definitely been tested with the ever changing global landscape. I believe the years I spent at Monash prepared me to have a dynamic mindset. This h...as allowed me to make decisive calls on the go. As far as the situation in Sri Lanka is concerned, we have as a nation been lucky enough to have not been hit as hard by COVID-19 as many other countries. The majority of reported cases on our island have been mainly from returning Sri Lankan citizens who had been stranded overseas during this time. It has definitely been a challenge adapting to the new social norms that entail mask wearing and social distancing. It’s impractical to assume that we can ever overcome this outbreak without playing our own role as individuals in society and adapting to the so-called 'new normal'. I believe by playing our own part we can combat this pandemic and recover not just as a nation but as a global population, given some time. #Monashalumni #monashlife #alumnipostcard #SriLanka #colombo #monashalumnisrilanka How have you spent your time during COVID-19? Share your 'alumni postcard' with us. Email 280 words with photo to [email protected] Monash Alumni (Official) LinkedIn linkedin.com/groups/74440/

07.01.2022 Applications are now open for this year’s Global Discovery Program. Twenty chosen students will set off on an online expedition to New York City with exclusive access to Monash’s most influential global industry leaders as they share their real-world insights. Watch the video to learn more and apply now: https://www.monash.edu/global-discovery/home

07.01.2022 Interested in further study? No matter where you are in the world, we’re opening our virtual doors! Visit our International Open Day to find out about graduate courses: https://www.monash.edu/open-day-international

06.01.2022 Let's all say congratulations to alumnus, Thanh Truong, who is a contestant on Plate Of Origin. Thanh is a Monash University Commerce and Arts graduate and is now the director of his family's business, Aus Asia Produce, the largest importer of Asian fruits and vegetables in Australia. We wish him all the best on the show. Stay tuned! #monashalumni #monashlife ... https://www.facebook.com/PlateOfOriginAU/videos/369138974473658

06.01.2022 How can you fit a football field into a teaspoon? The answer will help provide clean drinking water to millions of people across the world who desperately need it. Monash University researchers, led by alumnus Professor Huanting Wang, have been able to transform brackish water and seawater into safe, clean drinking water using metal-organic frameworks and sunlight. Read more in Forbes.

06.01.2022 Award-winning chamber musician, Yasmin Samantha Rowe- Pianist is known for her captivating and poetic performances. Tune in tonight for Chopin, Schumann-Wieck and more. Full concert replay at 7PM: https://bit.ly/SoundGallerySessions Video: Excerpt from the Sound Gallery Sessions. Yasmin performs Frédéric Chopin's Op.28, Prelude No.24 in D minor.

05.01.2022 WEBINAR INVITATION From the Frontline: Rethinking Mental Health Treatment and Personalised Care 25 November 2020 11:30 am 12:30 pm AEDT... Join this one hour panel Q&A session to hear how Monash University is driving innovations to build resilient minds and create a genuine change to mental health treatment and care and the conversations we have around mental health. Find out more and register now: https://www.monash.edu//rethinking-mental-health-treatment

05.01.2022 Early childhood development is crucial for the long-term success of our children and future generations. Join our experts, Professors Kim Cornish, Marilyn Fleer, Michael Mintrom and Dr Nicola Forrest AO on Wednesday 2 December, 4pm where our distinguished speakers will unpack how we can affect positive systems change for the benefit of Australian children and families. Hosted by Monash University in collaboration with the Minderoo Foundation.... RSVP: https://rsvp.theworldsbest.events/xgdn8

04.01.2022 Monash's MBA is inclusive of everyone, whatever their experience and wherever they are in life. In light of Diversity and Inclusion week, we want to invite women to consider Monash's MBA as your next step in career growth. Find out everything you need to know and get answers to all your MBA questions at this webinar, on Tuesday 22 Sept at 6pm: https://bit.ly/3hHsj22

02.01.2022 Get moving with Monash Sport's FREE 30-minute express High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout every Wednesday. Why not invite a friend and work out virtually together? Sign up below.

01.01.2022 Heart disease remains the number-one killer in Australia. Join us tomorrow as an online panel of world-leading Monash researchers and cardiologists discusses the ongoing battle against heart disease, and what the Victorian Heart Institute is doing to #ChangeIt. Register now: https://www.facebook.com/events/1009978402807749?active_tab=about