🗓️11 February is International Day of Women and Girls in Science and we celebrate #idwgs and #womeninscience
Do you know the *history* of Australian women in science?
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On this week’s episode of #WHNPodcast, Dr Susan Carland speaks with changemakers on the frontlines of the food industry. How are they fighting food insecurity?
Find out here: http://ow.ly/jbEU50MMGwK
A new Omicron subvariant, “Kraken”, has signalled a change in how the virus is mutating. James Trauer and Angus Hughes explain how COVID subvariants evolve, and what we can do to monitor the virus and its impact: http://ow.ly/yrSH50MNGn1#MonashLens
This year, 60% of interns at Bendigo Base Hospital are students who studied at Monash Rural Health. Having completed their clinical training years in the peak of a pandemic, these medical graduates are continuing to work and stay in the rural areas: http://ow.ly/VFsV50MK5w8
The Israel-Palestine conflict is predicted to worsen in the coming weeks. Ran Porat explains why authority and governability on both sides has become a central factor feeding the escalation: http://ow.ly/TpHk50MK4WI
A recent systematic review shows that rates of depression, anxiety and personality disorders are higher among people seeking cosmetic surgery than among the general population. Read more here: http://ow.ly/32Pj50Mzx5a#MonashLens
From immersing themselves in living culture to seeking out local voices and local food! Our #GIGMalaysia crew made the most of their #GIG23 experience.
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#MonashMIG23 was one of the most thrilling initiatives we've ever made. Watch as hundreds of students from all faculties & disciplines across the University learnt from industry partners and professionals in just three weeks.
Learn more about MIG here: http://ow.ly/efSc50MK4Ny.
Selecting a legal decision-maker when you get older can be a difficult task. However, there are key factors to consider when deciding who’ll be making important legal arrangements.
How to choose a legal decision-maker as you get older: http://mona.sh/tnHq30sh9BY
And that’s a wrap for #GIGFiji🇫🇯 Ni sa Moce Fiji, until next time 👋 Next stop: GIG Fest @ O-week. See you there!
#GIG23#MonashUni#ChangeIt
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Personality tests are a common component of job applications. However, when do they become a form of discrimination? Professor Dominque Allen explains: http://ow.ly/AzPg50MBAcr
Fewer than 200 students undertook political studies as a VCE subject last year. Lucas Walsh explains why we need to refresh the curriculum to ensure the subject stays relevant and assists young people with making informed political decisions in the future: http://ow.ly/2Xe250MHr52
#MUHeartHealth – The new Victorian Heart Hospital will co-locate clinicians with #MonashUni scientists.
“Research is ultimately about impact and finding new ways to treat our patients better” –
As #AI becomes more and more popular in the tech industry, Monash's Sociology Professor Alan Peterson speaks on how the healthcare industry will need a lot more human intervention in the long-term: http://ow.ly/p0Wz50MG6aE#ChangeIt#WHNPodcast#ChatGPT
For children with autism and ADHD, falling asleep can be difficult. A recent trial conducted by Sleeping Sound found assessments and individualised strategies can help: http://ow.ly/Fwhr50ME0wV
for a tour of its internationally-recognised track and vehicle research centre. IRT is assisting the Government on developing the National Rail Manufacturing Plan.
Should we stop focusing on colour-coding production methods when it comes to classifying clean energy? Monash's Paul Webley explains how all hydrogen colour options have a role to play in decarbonising our energy systems: http://mona.sh/zxYu30sfaoe#MonashLens
Congratulations to Professor Adeeba Kamarulzaman who has been appointed as our next Pro Vice-Chancellor and President (Malaysia), following an extensive international search process. Read more: http://ow.ly/OWPN50ME4hT
Three exciting research projects examining malaria, obesity and mental health disorders have been awarded Government funding to fast-track their research utilising the National Drug and Discovery Centre. @MIPS_Australia@MonashUni#WEHIDrugDiscoveryhttps://wehi.edu.au/news/mental-health-malaria-and-obesity-line-sight-national-drug-discovery-centre…
For some children, the thought of starting the school year can cause debilitating anxiety.
A new program, AllPlay Learn, developed by a Monash research team, helps children with a disability reduce feelings of stress. Learn more: http://ow.ly/hrNp50MCZyv#MonashLens
#GIGFiji week one done ✅
Over the past week, #MonashGIG students have been immersed in the Pacific culture and learning about conservation and eco-tourism 🌏
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Clayton campus has fantastic facilities for students to go outside and take study breaks. Why not shoot some hoops at the basketball court on Clayton campus? 🏀 I 📸 stockdaleellena
Western archaeology has a lot to learn from First Nations cultures about preserving the past. 🕰
Time-travel with @SusanCarland in this episode of 'What Happens Next?'. Listen now: http://ow.ly/WS8K50MzxpL#WHNPodcast
Hypnosis to provide pain relief is no longer a myth. New research suggests how hypnosis alters pain perception by changing activities in areas of the brain associated with pain processing. Read more: http://ow.ly/F3fL50MxjgQ
Until now, there have been no clear rules on how companies should report the measures they are taking to mitigate climate change. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has proposed an internationally aligned form of disclosure of climate‑related risks and opportunities: http://ow.ly/KnuB50Mzs51
More than 55 million people live with dementia, with cases likely to double in the next 20 years. Amy Brodtmann explains the importance of early detection to ensure that treatment can be implemented, preventing symptoms from worsening: http://ow.ly/BoaP50Msctw
Our #GIGIndonesia students went to visit our friends at the @monashuni_indonesiacommunity campus last week to talk and learn about energy security with the PLN students.
See you next time, Jakarta! Next stop: #GIGFiji✈ with