Global Leaders' Network

"Adopt as your fundamental creed that you will equip yourself for life, not solely for your own benefit but for the benefit of the whole community."

Sir John Monash

Professor Sharon Pickering

A global community of alumni

“The Monash Global Leaders’ Network represents an opportunity for those with ambition to come together and transform the world.

We see great potential for partnership with our alumni who share our goal to make the world a better place for future generations.”

Professor Sharon Pickering, President and Vice-Chancellor, shares her thoughts on how the Global Leaders' Network is your gateway to creating meaningful change.

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A network of alumni changing the world

As an exclusive community of prominent alumni located around the world, our Global Leaders’ network creates opportunities for students, alumni and the university to share knowledge, broaden professional and personal networks and enrich the student learning experience through various programs, research and activities.

The Global Leaders’ Network Advisory Groups (GLNAG) are select groups of alumni based in Monash’s key locations. These volunteer groups were established to lead by example and enhance alumni engagement opportunities.

Global Discovery Program

The Global Discovery Program is an award winning study tour of New York City where students can learn from influential alumni and corporate decision makers and has been operating for over ten years. The Program was created and philanthropically funded by our New York Alumni and Committee.

Find the joy of mentoring

Provide the next generation with advice and encouragement, as well as new skills and institutional knowledge. You’re invited to join one of our global mentoring programs to share your experience and expertise no matter where you live in the world. Become a mentor today.

Philanthropic giving that makes an impact through the generations

Philanthropic giving makes an impact now, and benefits future generations. At Monash, our community of supporters are changing it with life-saving discoveries, breakthrough research and empowering your future leaders through the gift of a scholarship. We invite you to join us.

Thought Leadership

Monash is a dynamic place of discovery. You can give back to the Monash community by sharing your time and expertise. Your insights and experience can contribute to Monash programs and events through giving a graduation address, being a guest speaker, delivering a guest lecture and facilitating a professional development workshop.

We also feature our Global Leader’s Network in Monash publications such as Monash Life magazine, Monash Lens, A Different Lens mini-documentary series, and the What Happens Next? podcast. We welcome your involvement in these conversations with the community. If you would like to be involved, please contact us on the contact details provided at the bottom of the page.

Giving a graduation address

Graduation ceremonies are a formal occasion to celebrate the academic achievement of our graduating students. A graduation address inspires new graduates as they make their transition from university into the workplace. Ceremonies are held in Australia, Malaysia, China, India and Indonesia.

Monash Life

Monash Life features the latest inspiring stories from Monash University and Monash alumni around the world. Read how Monash alumni, researchers and students are transforming our future, for good.

What Happens Next?

Winner of the gold award for Best Documentary and the bronze award for Best Conversation Starter in the 2022 Signal Awards, listen as Dr Susan Carland steps through the sliding doors with global experts and thought leaders to explore the societal changes that we should pursue, and potential consequences of inaction.

Flagship Rich Educational Experiences

Every Monash Student will have the opportunity to undertake global immersion, industry, research and volunteering experiences. Students will directly work to address the global challenges of our time. Our Alumni have the opportunity to partner with our Flagship Rich Educational Experiences to:

  • Address a business challenge faced by your company that you may not have the staff, time or resources to devote to
  • Gain fresh perspective from students and receive tangible, innovative solutions that can be put into practice
  • Gain access to future talent.

Global Immersion Guarantee

The Global Immersion Guarantee (GIG) is Monash’s flagship international study initiative - a fully funded fieldwork unit for first year students to study abroad in one of eight countries. You can be involved by hosting students at your organisation or funding students who may not have otherwise had the opportunity to travel abroad.

Monash Innovation Guarantee

The Monash Innovation Guarantee (MIG) is a three week interdisciplinary summer unit that equips students with the skills and mindset to create innovative solutions. Become a MIG challenge owner (with just three 1.5 hour touchpoints) and address a challenge currently faced by your organisation.

TeaMWork Internships

A four week, virtual internship program that brings together students and organisations from across the globe to work on a collaborative project. Organisations will provide a group project for multidisciplinary students from Monash in Australia and Malaysia, and the University of Warwick in the UK.

Contact us

Zara Karaduman
Deputy  Director, Alumni and Stakeholder Engagement
Email: zara.karaduman@monash.edu
Tel: +61 3 9905 0007

Kate Kennedy-Ripon
Alumni Engagement Advisor
Email: kate.kennedy-ripon@monash.edu
Tel: +61 3 9905 5681

Dhian Damayantie
International Alumni Manager - Indonesia
Email: dhian.damayantie@monash.edu
Tel: +62 811 1001 7662

Samuel Hopkins
International Alumni Engagement and Events Manager - North America
Email: samuel.hopkins@monash.edu
Tel: +1 (917) 250 0356