2024 Annual Report

2024 Annual Report

Highlights from the past year at Monash University

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Sharon Pickering

A message from the Vice-Chancellor and President

The year 2024 was one of inspiring new achievements and ongoing success for Monash University, reflecting the dedication, passion and expertise of our people – colleagues, students, alumni, partners and supporters.

Throughout the year, our work was animated by Monash’s foundational purpose – to realise social and technological transformation to meet the challenges of the age, and to do so for the aspiring communities and industries around us. This enduring purpose lies at the core of the University’s strategy, Impact 2030.

I invite you to read the full Annual Report to learn about Monash’s progress in working with government, industry and community to address the global challenges of our age.

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THE Reputation Rankings 2022

Rankings

  • in the 2024 QS World University Rankings

    42nd
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  • in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

    32nd
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  • in the US News and World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2024-25

    35th
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Excellent (Research)

In 2024, Monash continued to take the national and international lead in research. From discovery research that will take us into the future, through to translational research that is changing lives today.

Revolutionising cardiac health

The Commonwealth Medical Research Future Fund awarded $50 million to the Monash-led Artificial Heart Frontiers Program based at the Alfred Hospital.

Driving systematic change to end violence against women

We launched the Centre of Excellence for Eliminating Violence Against Women. The initiative combines survivor-centred research with community-led solutions.

National boost for melanoma care and research

We joined the Federal and State Government to open the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre, a world-class facility which combines cutting edge clinical trials, research and care.

Excellent (Education)

In 2024, we progressed innovative teaching initiatives and scaled up opportunities to connect students with industry and communities both locally and abroad.

Digital learning boost

Standardised templates for Moodle were adopted in nearly 7800 units. This ongoing program streamlines the student experience and improves staff support for digital learning

First year transition

We launched the Academic Success at Monash website for new students. More than 16,000 first year students accessed the site increasing student confidence by 25 per cent.

Volunteering

More than 1300 students completed the Foundations of Volunteering module, and 200 enrolled in the new for-credit Volunteering in Practice.

International

We implemented our new International plan which includes initiatives to further position Monash’s campuses as anchor institutions. Our popular collaborations with international partners to advance student mobility, excellent research and education continued to grow.

Supporting legal reform and advancing research

Our Malaysia campus established a hub for Monash’s Centre for Commercial Law and Regulatory Studies. The hub is collaborating with the Malaysian Government to support its review and reform of the country’s commercial laws.

The Banten Mosaic

The Banten Mosaic seeks to conduct collaborative and creative research addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by the province of Banten, home to approximately 13 million people and the Indonesia campus.

Strengthening collaboration in Europe

Monash University, Australia and the Monash University European Research Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding with the European University Institute to implement joint higher education and research activities.

Enterprising

Enterprise at Monash connects individuals and organisations with our world-class research, talent and resources. We are a leader in the commercialisation of bold ideas and impactful solutions supporting student entrepreneurs, start-ups and a portfolio of 33 spinout companies.

Inclusive

We are committed to being an exemplary inclusive education provider and employer of choice. In 2024, we continued to implement action plans to support equity and diversity in higher education for our staff and students. Our ongoing efforts to dismantle barriers to workplace equity and inclusion were also formally recognised.

  • Recognition for equity and inclusion

    We were awarded our fifth Science in Australia Gender Equity Cygnet Award, this time for enhancing the inclusion of transgender and gender-diverse staff.

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  • Our commitment to preventing gendered violence and sexual harm

    Our released framework details our whole-of-community approach to creating a safe, welcoming and thriving environment for all

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  • Connecting First Nations students across the globe

    The William Cooper Institute hosted First Nations students from the University of British Columbia as part of the Monash Indigenous Leaders Program.

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  • Accessibility Action Plan

    Our new Plan seeks to ensure that people with disabilities can live, work and learn at the University with dignity, equality and respect.

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Culture

In 2024 we implemented programs and initiatives to support the ways we connect with each other and our communities, locally and internationally.

  • Ambassadors at home

    The Global Ambassador Program brought local and international students together to enhance the international student experience. Of those who took part, 80 per cent reported an increased sense of belonging at the University

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  • Fostering campus cohesion

    We announced four key initiatives to foster social cohesion, support dialogue and address tensions across our campuses amid the Middle East conflict, recognising the deep impact of the violence on our community.

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  • Justice Bus

    We launched the Justice Bus, a new program to provide free legal education and support to regional and remote communities across Victoria that will address significant legal service gaps in rural areas.

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Read the full report

Discover how we’re meeting the goals and ambitions outlined in our Impact 2030 strategic plan.