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The UN Global Sustainable Development Report launches in Asia Pacific
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Associate Professor Shirin Malekpour from MSDI participated in the Asia Pacific launch of the Global Sustainable Development Report in Delhi, India. The event focused on operationalising the report's findings and recommendations, with participation from high-level government officials, city leaders, civil society organisations, and UN agencies.
Discussions centered on applying the report's frameworks to national contexts, enhancing Voluntary National Reviews, and included a field trip to a circular waste management project in Gurugram.
Research for sustainable production systems and life cycle assessment
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A delegation from the National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN) visited Monash University, Indonesia, to enhance collaborative efforts in scientific and technological domains. The visit, organised by the Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub (MCCCRH) Indonesia Node, focused on advancing research and fostering innovation, particularly in sustainability, climate change, and urban transformations.
Discussions included joint research projects, exchange programs, and capacity building, contributing to the 'Banten Mosaic Living Lab' initiative. The collaboration aims to address national and global challenges through international partnerships.
Early career researchers share impactful research at 9th NEST conference
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The Monash Sustainable Development Institute co-hosted the 9th NEST Conference, focusing on "Addressing Inequalities and Sustainability Transitions," to support research for sustainability.
This event, including a keynote on decolonising innovation, facilitated networking and knowledge exchange among early career researchers globally. It fostered discussions and collaborations on critical topics like disaster resilience, climate policy, and circular economy, enhancing sustainability research.
Economics Professor conferred prestigious global honour
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Professor Sascha Becker from Monash Business School has been named a Fellow of the International Economic Association for his impactful research on refugees and persecution, which informs UN and World Bank policy. His work, which includes testing the 'uprootedness hypothesis' and highlighting the value of education for refugees, has been incorporated into global refugee policies.
Professor Becker advocates for better integration of refugee children in high-income countries, emphasising the long-term benefits of education for refugees.
Monash Malaysia and Cardiff University to strengthen global collaboration
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Monash University Malaysia and Cardiff University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen global collaboration through joint research, academic exchanges, and educational initiatives. The partnership focuses on the School of Engineering, School of Information Technology, and School of Business, aiming to advance research in sustainable engineering, digital technologies, fintech, sustainability, and digitalisation.
This collaboration is expected to enhance academic excellence and address global challenges such as climate change and sustainable energy solutions.
Global collaboration with the World Health Organisation
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Monash University Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture (MADA) collaborated with the World Health Organisation's Product Design and Impact (PDI) Unit to improve the usability and impact of WHO guidelines. This collaboration involved co-design methods to understand the barriers to accessing and using WHO guidelines, leading to the development of five core design principles.
These principles aim to enhance empathy, accessibility, clarity, and translation of guidelines, ensuring they are tailored to the needs of different countries and contexts.
The project highlights the importance of global partnerships in improving health outcomes through better guideline implementation.
Monash University European Research Foundation
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The Monash University European Research Foundation (MUERF), based in Prato, plays a pivotal role in amplifying the University's research impact globally, by supporting participation in Horizon Europe and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programs. It empowers Monash researchers to engage with European experts, fostering international collaborations that enhance their professional networks and elevate their research on a global stage.
Through MUERF, Monash is committed to building global partnerships that drive research excellence and innovation.