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Understanding AI: itâs speed and algorithms, not magic
17 October, 2018
The immense possibilities and sizeable challenges created by rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence and data science were among the most hotly discussed issues at the 2018 Monash Global Leaders’ Summit.
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My Health Record: think about the status quo before opting out
12 September, 2018
In 2017, Victorian resident Mettaloka Halwala died after his cancer test results that showed signs of fatal lung toxicity were faxed to the wrong number. The Victorian coroner ruled his death could have been prevented had he not been let down by
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SensiLab installation questions perfection of the senses
10 September, 2018
Science Gallery Melbourne has selected SensiLab’s thought-provoking virtual reality installation “Diffability” to appear in their next pop-up exhibition series, “PERFECTION” this month.
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SensiLab research in Creative AI and visualisation has been given a boost through support from NVIDIA
28 August, 2018
Monash University has long been an advocate of GPU computing technologies and has recently formed a formal partnership with NVIDIA.
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Turning the cybersecurity spotlight on the Pacific
28 August, 2018
A digital tsunami is engulfing the Pacific. Undersea cables are gradually bringing high-speed internet connections, with all its thrills and risks, to remote island nations.
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Mixing with Monash game-changers in the Big Apple
22 August, 2018
When Monash FIT student Hayden Keep spotted the innovation theme of the Global Discovery Program's 2018 New York City study tour, he figured he'd be a perfect fit.
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Monash University leading the conversation on artificial intelligence
10 August, 2018
Professor Phil Cohen will be a keynote speaker at the Digital A.I Summit. He will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of current "conversational A.I" technology, and provide a way forward that promises to overcome their limitations.
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What ants can teach us about collaboration
7 August, 2018
Ant colonies are sometimes compared to cities, because myriad individuals carry out and coordinate many complex tasks simultaneously.
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Opting out of My Health Records? Hereâs what you get with the status quo
7 August, 2018
Australians have just under three months to decide whether they want a My Health Record, which would allow the various health professionals who look after them to access and share their health information.
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World-first program to stop hacking by supercomputers
18 July, 2018
IT experts at Monash University have devised the world’s leading post-quantum secure privacy-preserving algorithm so powerful it can thwart attacks from supercomputers of the future.
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A.I pioneer joins Monash University
10 July, 2018
Professor Philip Cohen has been appointed Director of the new Laboratory for Dialogue Research at Monash University’s Faculty of Information Technology.
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Global expert on constraint programming joins Monash University
4 July, 2018
Monash University welcomes world-renowned expert in constraint programming Professor Peter Stuckey to the Faculty of Information Technology.
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Monash welcomes graduates from Southeast University
27 June, 2018
Congratulations to the fourth cohort of students to graduate from our Southeast University (SEU) - Monash University Joint Graduate School in Suzhou, China.
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The PROTIC project: how mobile phones are changing the lives of Bangladeshi women
27 June, 2018
Philosophically, Dr Stillman has a longstanding interest in looking at technology from the perspective of what people want and need on the ground, rather than imposing solutions from above.
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Preliminary report on Uber's driverless car fatality shows the need for tougher regulatory controls
30 May, 2018
A woman was hit and killed by an Uber driverless vehicle while attempting to cross a road in Tempe, Arizona in March
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Monash IT empowering health workforce to drive improvements in patient care
29 May, 2018
Professor Chris Bain, Digital Health Group Lead, has joined a new national network to champion digital health throughout hospitals and healthcare organisations.
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The latest health data breach is one reason why Iâll be opting out of MyHealthRecord
22 May, 2018
Hackers exploited a weakness in the web-based booking system of Family Planning NSW to infect the system with ransomware.
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Monash uses big data to create buildings of the future
14 May, 2018
Monash will use big data to enable their buildings to intelligently and automatically alter the internal environment, transforming the way staff and students live, work and learn at the University.
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New Monash University lab heightens the senses
11 May, 2018
Monash University unveiled the new location of its high-tech SensiLab showcasing the latest technology and facilities to offer a glimpse into the future.
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SensiLab powered by Blackmagic Design
8 May, 2018
Monash University’s SensiLab has been given a boost with cutting-edge technology to support research and engagement activities thanks to Blackmagic Design.