Monash Life 2016
Monash Life
Monash Life is designed to provide Monash University graduates with interesting stories about the University today and the many varied paths taken since graduation by your fellow alumni.
An extraordinary journey
The journey of Richard Lim, a pharmacist, is one of hope, determination and triumph.
Melbourne, Paris, New York
On Fifth Avenue, Dimitra Manis is thriving in the upper echelons of the Estée Lauder Companies.
Monash news and events
Italian garden takes root, six centuries on
The garden at Palazzo Vaj, home to the Monash Prato Centre in Tuscany, has been restored to recall its Renaissance glory days.
Monash quartet join Federal Parliament
Four alumni have become federal Members of Parliament following the last election, bringing to 18 the number of Monash alumni now serving in the institution.
Global gathering in Melbourne
Almost 200 people, including senior alumni from around the world attended the University’s Global Leaders’ Summit dinner in Melbourne.
Monash statistics: Shared ambitions. Global connections. Big outcomes.
Economic powerhouse
Monash is a critical part of the Victorian economy, generating almost $4 billion in economic activity every year.
One of Victoria's biggest employers
Monash directly employs almost 14,000 staff and is one of the biggest drivers of new jobs outside Melbourne’s CBD.
Victoria's largest export
International education generates $5.6 billion for Victoria every year. Monash contributes 25% of this - $1.5 billion.
The international University
Monash has the highest international competitive research income of any Australian university.
Growing communities
Monash campuses host events and open venues for community groups, sports clubs and schools all year round.
Environment and sustainability
Monash produced enough solar power in 2015 to light the MCG for 1.8 years.
Featured articles
Commerce and class
The business of football and the lessons learnt by leading coach and alumnus Alastair Clarkson.
Rebirth of an icon
The much-loved Alexander Theatre as you’ve never seen her.
Asylum seeker’s lifeline
An equity scholarship is helping Iran-born Pouya Heidari realise his dreams.
A scientific quandary
Andrea Robinson is one of the few women scientists to reach the top of the academic totem pole in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM).
The uber marketer
Eshan Ponnadurai, a 35-year-old Sri Lankan-born, Melbourne-bred, Singapore-based Monash graduate, and one of Asia’s most influential digital marketers, serving as Uber’s Asia-Pacific Marketing Director.
An inquiring mind
SBS journalist and presenter Sarah Abo is fronting Monash University’s new promotional campaign that features celebrated alumni, students and researchers.
In a class of her own
Sophie Fenton collaborated with Jeanne Shaw to co-found a primary school, partly sourced by crowd funding.
Education in the age of disruption
President and Vice-Chancellor of Monash, Professor Margaret Gardner AO, addresses the Melbourne Press Club.
We met at Monash
Friendships, marriages and business partnerships have been forged at Monash.
Mathew Vethecan and Dennis Jap
Matthew Vethecan and Dennis Jap met as first-year students at Monash in a legal reasoning class, but it’s the commerce half of their double degrees that has proven the catalyst for their business partnership.
Holly Grace and Lisa Cahill
A love of glass forged a bond between Holly Grace and Lisa Cahill. The specialised nature of their art meant it was inevitable they would meet at Monash’s Caulfield campus when both were studying the medium.
Richard Scully and Natashia Biggs
Many of the best things in life are owed to chance. Richard Scully and Natashia Biggs are one of countless couples who were lucky enough to find each other at Monash.
Where are they now?
Nigel Drury
Graduated: 1991
Position: Chief Risk Officer, Schroders
Alison Hardcare
Graduated: 2000
Position: Healthkit Co-Founder
Robby Foldvari
Graduated: 1980
Position: Snooker and Billiards Professional
Rachel Bowditch
Graduated: 1996
Position: Alice Bow Founder
James Chan
Graduated: 2013
Position: Oceania Lifestyle Marketing Manager For Puma
Kate Fitz-Gibbon
Graduated: 2012
Position: Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Monash
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Monash: Delivering Impact
Monash: Delivering Impact shines a light on some of Monash University’s leading researchers and the work that has the potential to improve the lives of millions worldwide, in areas such as medicine, education, engineering and biological science.
Leave a legacy
A planned gift to Monash could support a student in need. You could be part of world-leading research, or help talented youth achieve their potential. It’s never too early to start thinking about what you could leave behind – now could be the perfect time to create your legacy.
Alumni Thanks Magazine
Thanks magazine is our way of acknowledging the many individuals and organisations who have generously dedicated their time, skills and resources to support Monash University and our students. These contributions, financial or otherwise, are valued and appreciated.
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