International Women's Day
Celebrating our talented educators, researchers, students, staff and alumni.
Our researchers are tackling critical social, business and economic issues spanning domestic and family violence, social science and beyond
Financial abuse research signals need for urgent reform
Associate Professor Vivien Chen's research reveals how Buy Now, Pay Later schemes are weaponised and financial abuse leaves survivors facing bankrupcty and poverty.
Super study reveals Australian funds outperform against odds
Dr Ummul Ruthbah's research shows leading Australian super funds are enjoying impressive results from investing heavily in private markets, bucking global trends.
The hidden toll of ‘downward’ envy in the workplace
PhD candidate Sabreen Kaur is investigating a quiet but costly problem in modern workplaces: what happens when leaders are envious of their high-performing staff?
Our students are making a real-world impact
The hidden burden of energy poverty
Yitian Wang is uncovering the impact of extreme bushfires on household energy hardship, and why some families continue to struggle long after the headlines fade.
The private-sector impact of public transparency
Jia Feng is mining US government contract data to reveal how government spending disclosures can tip the balance in the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions.
Out of step: Why Australian tax residency rules need a rethink
Swapna Verma is taking on nearly a century of Australian tax law, arguing it’s time to overhaul an outdated system that no longer reflects today’s globally mobile workforce.
Our academics continue to be recognised among the worlds' elite, shape policy to help protect young people, and nurture the next generation of indigenous leaders.
Our alumnae are working to change the corporate landscape
How one Monash alumna turned sport into social impact
After growing up in a low-socioeconomic area, Brigette McGuire has built a career using sport and marketing to debunk stereotypes and increase access to opportunity.
Redesigning the future of healthcare
Some people are born to be doctors. Others are driven by a thirst for knowledge. Professor Barbora de Courten, a world-leading expert in metabolic health, is both.
Meet the Olympian who transformed paediatric medicine
Dr Vera Ignjatović, AM, challenged long-held assumptions about children’s health after her pediatric career began by chance. As did her Olympic one.
Monash Business School's annual IWD event
Monash Business School proudly hosted our 8th annual International Women's Day event – a special lunch where we honoured women’s achievements, spotlighted their visibility and advocated for an inclusive world – on 6 March 2026. This year a panel of esteemed female leaders – including keynote speaker Mary Coustas – shared compelling personal stories of challenging stereotypes, reshaping norms and championing inclusion.