Being a single father is tough. But historian Jill Barnard says that her work on Australian fatherhood uncovered one particularly heartbreaking story. The man, a widower who had lost his wife to illness, was trying to care for two young sons, first with the help of his mother-in-law before she too died, and then by moving in with another family.

A 2022 report suggests that more than 40% of Australians have experienced a mental disorder at some time in their life, with anxiety coming out top. That's why in this special Monash Life series we’re checking in on you and your wellbeing. And exploring how everything from the climate crisis to inflation is affecting our mental health.

Hard at work developing the world’s smallest brain CT scanner, Dr Aung knows that if you want your ideas to be loved, you need more than tech brilliance – you need design.

From love stories to lifelong friendships and impactful partnerships, special connections are made at Monash University.

Find out how our alumni met the important people in their lives, and what happened next.