Monash Intercultural Lab

The Monash Intercultural Lab (MIL) works to ensure students and staff have the intercultural skills to thrive in globalised workplaces and communities. Monash University is committed to ensuring that intercultural competence is a hallmark of a Monash education.

Coursework programs

Monash students can choose from a wide range of graduate and undergraduate coursework units to improve their intercultural understanding and skills, and which can complement a range of degree programs.

Co-curricular programs

Monash students can choose from a variety of co-curricular programs focusing on improving their intercultural communication and helping them to navigate efficiently in a rapidly growing globalised world.

Professional development

MEA Modules and PD programs for Monash Staff. Whether professional or academic staff you will find these programs invaluable to hone your intercultural competence.

Research and engagement

The MIL coordinates research, community engagement and outreach activities that build social inclusion and community cohesion in a globalised world.

About the Lab

As part of the University's Intercultural Competence Strategy, the MIL oversees a suite of programs for Monash staff and students, as well as external organisations.

What is intercultural competence?

News & Events

Collingwood Football Club: What’s happened to the ‘Do Better’ report into systemic racism?

11 June 2021

Your cultural frame – A Teaching Online Meetup (TOM) for promoting diversity in the classroom

An initiative launched by the Monash Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI) and supported by MEA, Teaching Online Meetup (TOM)is an interdisciplinary support network allowing educators and professionals to test out new tools and conduct hands-on activities to support online learning and promoting social connections in the classroom. An open and friendly community of practice, the TOMers meet every three weeks on Wednesday for an hour 12 PM to 1 PM to participate and share practical experiences aiming to increase interactive and social learning in an online environment.

4 June 2021

Developing multilingual communication strategies for CALD communities during the COVID-19 vaccination rollout

1 June 2021

Q&A session on cultural diversity: postgraduate students learn from industry leaders

In the last week of March, postgraduate students enrolled in APG5470 - Managing Multicultural Teams had the incredible opportunity to talk to current industry leaders about cultural diversity and intercultural competence in the workplace.

12 April 2021

How do we navigate the pandemic? Intercultural dialogue in teaching and learning

As we come to the end of 2020, an opportunity to reflect on what living through the Covid-19 pandemic meant for us professionally and personally is warranted. Dr Lucas Santos reflects on the issues that Covid-19 has brought to the forefront in relation to intercultural teaching and learning, and more than ever the importance of approaching our interactions and relationships from an intercultural standpoint.

16 November 2020

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