Matheson Society Newsletter

The Matheson Society newsletter

Volume 8 | 2023

Menzies building, Monash University

Discover the stories of like minded people

As a member of the Matheson Society you have exclusive access to keep up to date with those in our community creating a legacy for future generations.

Thank you from the Vice-Chancellor

As we come to the end of another year, it is wonderful to reflect on the past 12 months and all that Monash University has achieved – and there is much to celebrate.

Features

Matheson Society lunch

It was music to our ears upon hearing that this year’s Matheson Society Lunch would be held at the newly and spectacularly refurbished Ian Potter Performing Arts Centre.

An executive decision

With courage and conviction, an 18-year-old Prudence journeyed from ‘across the ditch’ to pursue her dreams as a Personal Assistant in a time when women were presented with limited career choices.

A legacy of global connections

Due to commence next year, the John Allen Family Scholarship is the legacy that John wants to leave behind.

Largest gift to mental health in Australia

The Turner Institute is renowned for pioneering ground-breaking research into brain and mental health conditions, training, and treatments.
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Scholarships

Meet our student scholarship recipients

Emil Edirisinghe and Tess Robertson describe how their Monash scholarships have aided their personal and professional development.

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Living a life of service, one phone call at a time

The Bachelor of Arts/Laws (Honours) student, Joseph Cercone, is proud of his work at the Alumni Outreach Centre, which engages past Monash students wanting to give back.

Clarity and communications in climate change

When navigating the torrential waters of climate change media paraphernalia, the Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub (MCCCRH) is here to help.

New bequestors welcome morning tea

On Wednesday 26 October we had the pleasure of hosting a beautiful morning tea to welcome our new bequestors.
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STEM

Virtually changing the reality for women in STEM

It is so important to remove the barriers  for girls and young women interested in STEM subjects.

-Associate Professor Michael Philips

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Pharmacy and medicine at Monash

Moderna to build manufacturing facility

Monash University is delighted that Moderna will be joining other world-leading research and technology companies in the Monash Technology Precinct.

The world's best for pharmacy and pharmacology

Monash University has ranked number one globally in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject for Pharmacy and Pharmacology.
Change it for future generations

Change it. For future generations.

Our philanthropic campaign creates a clear pathway for donors and alumni to join us in creating change so future generations can thrive

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Contact us

For further information about the impact of your gift, please contact us or visit the bequest website.

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Image: Patrick Quinlan, Gillian Dodgin, Susie Ward, Rhonda Goncalves