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Monash Life | Challenges of the age

Living well and together takes work. Find out how our Monash and alumni community are improving our understanding of medical, health and technological issues and finding solutions to the most pressing problems in our society.
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The joy of moving

We all know children need to be active. But could activity be having unexpected benefits on their emotional health? Clinical psychologist Professor Nicole Rinehart talks about the Australian Joy of moving program.

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Breaking down the barriers to education

Universities have a central role to play in student mobility - it’s core to who we are and why we were formed, says Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Susan Elliott AM.

Fatherhood

Being a single father is tough. But historian Jill Barnard says that her work on Australian fatherhood uncovered one particularly heartbreaking story. Read about it here.

Victorian Heart Hospital leads approach to cardiovascular health

Heart disease is Australia’s biggest killer – of both men and women. Which is why the Victorian Heart Hospital is such a game-changer.

Forging the future of design

If you want your ideas to be loved, you need more than tech brilliance - you need design.

Gift to advance science

Molecular chemist turned winemaker Karen Coulston has long shared her knowledge in labs, lecture halls and cellar doors. Now, with a donation to Monash, she’s helping a new generation of researchers advance scientific discovery.

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Welcome to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. But who will be the winners – and who will be the losers?

From the archive

Inside Annika Smethurst's eventful year

Political journalist and Monash alumna Annika Smethurst reflects on women in Canberra, the role of the Fourth Estate and her biography of Scott Morrison – penned during her short-lived attempt at downtime.

Generating the whole education picture

Through never being afraid to ask questions, entrepreneur Chris Hoang created Edapt Education – a data solution that could transform the cultural fabric of our education system.

Keeping up with technology disruption by putting people first

No matter how advanced the technology, good people management is always at the heart of a thriving business, says Hong Kong-based SEEK executive Shen Tham.

Technology as a force for good

The digital revolution provides an enormous opportunity to improve lives. New York-based Monash alum Greg Baxter is determined to make a difference, working on bridging the digital divide.

New glaucoma treatment in sight

Russell Tait is now commercialising a novel drug delivery system that is garnering international attention and changing the lives of glaucoma patients who are losing their eyesight.

Doctor and social media star

With social media audience of 2.5 million, Monash alumna Dr Sarah Rav knows what it takes to share a message.

On the pandemic frontline

Professor Rhonda Stuart reflects on what it takes to lead during COVID-19.

Reimagining our future with cli-fi

As environmental anxiety rises, Adeline Johns-Putra explains why climate fiction is plotting an optimistic path forward.

An unexpected champion for press freedom

Award-winning Monash graduate and News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst, became an unexpected champion for press freedom after the Australian Federal Police (AFP) raided her Canberra flat in June 2019.

Shifting stereotypes in Stem

Newcrest Mining manager Bonnie Coxon is breaking down stereotypes around the mining industry as she promotes the benefits of STEM to girls in schools.

Variety is the best medicine

It’s a long way from volunteering at a local rural pharmacy to leading teams of pharmacists in a major metropolitan hospital.

Duty of care empowered by a beautiful idea

Everything about the development of CareMonkey shows that a desire to do good can inspire entrepreneurs with the next big idea.

The ABC of changing lives

Greg McMahon, executive principal of Doveton College and Michael Devine, principal of Western Port Secondary College discuss how education is really the key to breaking the cycle of disadvantage.

Making a difference

Inspired by personal experience, Dr Sanjukta Choudhury-Kaul, is improving the working lives of people with disabilities.

'Sleeves-up" equality

Micah Scott established the Minus18 Foundation, Australia’s national support organisation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) youth, in 2011.

Where the heart is

When it comes to people’s homes, neither Dr Di Winkler nor Dan McKenna are prepared to accept the status quo. The occupational therapist and architect are challenging traditional housing models for a greater social good.

A time for boldness

COVID-19 has brought unprecedented challenges to Monash, but it has strengthened our resolve to innovate and advance to provide our communities with a better, brighter future.