Monash University and Ear Science Institute Australia formalise affiliation to strengthen research and education collaboration
Dr David Sly, Professor James Whisstock, Adjunct Associate Professor Sandra Bellekom
Monash University and Ear Science Institute Australia have entered into a formal Affiliation Agreement, strengthening collaboration in medical research, education, and training focused on hearing and ear health.
The affiliation builds on an established history of collaboration between the two organisations and provides a framework to support joint research activity, academic supervision and education initiatives, while enabling each organisation to pursue its respective strategic priorities.
Under the agreement, Monash University and Ear Science Institute Australia will work together, where reasonably practicable, to facilitate collaborative research, support undergraduate and postgraduate education, and encourage shared academic appointments and supervision arrangements in accordance with each institution’s policies and governance requirements.
The affiliation also reinforces shared commitments to research integrity, safety, equity and compliance with the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2018). Research activities undertaken through the affiliation will continue to be governed by individual project agreements and funding arrangements, as applicable.
Adjunct Associate Professor Sandra Bellekom, Chief Executive Officer of Ear Science Institute Australia, said the affiliation formally recognises a longstanding and productive relationship. “At Ear Science, we are committed to building a bridge between west and east, contributing to the nation's productivity and impact for medical research and leveraging our respective strengths and funding opportunities to create a healthier country for all,” Ms Bellekom said.
Professor James Whisstock, Deputy Dean Research, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, said the affiliation reflects Monash’s focus on working with specialist research institutes to advance education and research outcomes. “Affiliations such as this support collaboration with organisations, leading in the specialty of hearing science, and help create opportunities for students and researchers to work across institutional boundaries,” he said.
About Ear Science Institute Australia
Ear Science Institute Australia is an independent medical research institute dedicated to improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of ear and hearing disorders through research, education and community engagement.
About Monash University
Monash University is Australia’s largest university with more than 80,000 students. In the 60 years since its foundation, it has developed a reputation for world-leading high-impact research, quality teaching, and inspiring innovation.
With four campuses in Australia and a presence in Malaysia, China, India, Indonesia and Italy, it is one of the most internationalised Australian universities.
As a leading international medical research university with the largest medical faculty in Australia and integration with leading Australian teaching hospitals, we consistently rank in the top 50 universities worldwide for clinical, pre-clinical and health sciences.
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