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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's 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 Monash'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.
Monash University awarded Best Use of Technology by AHRIView The Australian HR Institute has awarded Monash University "Best Use of Technology", thanks to the successful utilisation of strategic analytics to address gender pay gaps. Within the first year, Monash significantly reduced disparities and set ambitious pay equity targets.
The HR analytics program has provided crucial insights, as well as fostered a culture of performance, transparency, and accountability.
New Staff Code of Conduct policyViewMonash University has introduced a new Staff Code of Conduct policy suite to promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment. This policy outlines expectations for ethical conduct, integrity, accountability, and respect among staff, aligning with the University's core values. It includes procedures for reporting and responding to unacceptable conduct, supporting the existing Equity, Diversity and Anti-discrimination Policy, and the upcoming Sexual Harm Prevention and Response Policy.
The initiative aims to foster a positive ethical culture where staff feel valued and supported.
Global staff engagement surveyViewProfessor Sharon Pickering, Vice-Chancellor and President of Monash University, shared the results of the 'Your Say' staff engagement survey, which had a 65% participation rate. The survey revealed high levels of pride and understanding of work contributions among staff, as well as a positive view of the University's inclusive culture. Immediate actions, such as addressing parking costs, have been taken in response to feedback.
Future steps include improving communication, collaboration, and innovation, with briefings planned for leadership and local executive leaders to discuss results and responses. The 'Your Say' survey aims to enhance Monash as a workplace, aligning with its mission of social and technological transformation.
Monash University 2023 financial resultsViewMonash University's 2023 Annual Report, tabled in the Parliament of Victoria, highlights the financial recovery post-COVID-19, with a consolidated surplus of $33.3 million in 2023. Despite challenges such as a shortfall in international student revenue, the University's financial performance improved due to strong investment portfolio returns. However, the underlying result, excluding investment portfolio returns, shows an operating deficit of $145.3 million, indicating the need for increased student enrolments and careful expenditure management to achieve sustainable financial health.
The university remains committed to strategic investments to support its Impact 2030 goals, focusing on student experience and research excellence.
Monash University reaches new enterprise agreement with NTEUViewMonash University has successfully concluded a staff ballot on a proposed enterprise agreement for its Australian campuses, with 93.27% of votes in favour, and reached a new enterprise agreement with the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) for academic and professional staff. These agreements, pending approval and endorsement, aim to enhance working conditions, promote decent work and economic growth, and reflect Monash's commitment to addressing global challenges:
Professional development enhancing work at MonashViewMonash University is enhancing management skills, recruitment processes, and inclusivity in the workplace: