Unit statistics and highlights
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In 2024, Monash offered 49 units directly related to SDG 2, with 6940 total enrolments.
Highlighted below are a few of the units at Monash related to Zero Hunger and Food Security:
FST students lead the way with sustainable food innovations
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The Food Product Development Exhibition 2024, held at the Monash Sports Centre, showcased the innovative work of third-year undergraduate students from the Food Science and Technology (FST) program. The event, aligned with World Food Day, focused on sustainable food development using underutilised crops to address global challenges like food security. The exhibition featured food product prototypes that were both environmentally friendly and market-ready.
The event also included the 5th Food Science & Technology Competition 2024 Prize-Giving Ceremony, recognising achievements in categories such as the Food Bowl Quiz, Oratory, and Food Product Development.
Associate Professor Emily Goh Joo Kheng, Head of the School of Science, highlighted the importance of the students' contributions to global sustainability goals.
Little Food Festival
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Monash Education is organising the Little Food Festival, Australia's first and only food festival for kids, aimed at educating children about food, nutrition, and the environment. The festival includes activities such as planting seedlings, exploring bush food, and preparing nutritious meals.
It partners with organisations like the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation and Oz Harvest to instill healthy food habits in children, shaping their future understanding of food and sustainability.
Monash Business talent excels at ASEAN DSE
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Ong Yun Yi, a final-year Bachelor of Business and Commerce student at Monash, and her teammate won 1st runner-up at the ASEAN Data Science Explorers 2024 Regional Finals with their project 'HarvestOptima Suite.' This project addresses information gaps in sustainable agriculture, providing tools and resources to support smallholders and farmers in adopting sustainable practices. The competition, sponsored by the ASEAN Foundation and SAP, challenged participants to use data science to tackle pressing issues in ASEAN. The team's success highlights the importance of data-driven solutions in promoting sustainable agriculture.
Dr Julia McCartan receives the Above and Beyond award
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Dr Julia McCartan, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, received the 2024 Monash Student Association (MSA) Above and Beyond Award. This award recognises educators who provide exceptional learning experiences, highlighting Dr. McCartan's commitment to her students in nutrition and dietetics.
Her recognition underscores the importance of quality education in advancing food security and nutrition, aligning with the SDG 2 focus on ending hunger and ensuring access to nutritious food.