Alumni News and Events

Next generation astronomers win national recognition

Congratulations to Dr Adelle Goodwin on being awarded the Astronomical Society of Australia’s Charlene Heisler Prize for the most outstanding PhD thesis. Dr Goodwin completed her PhD thesis at Monash University and is now a postdoctoral

Extinct Australian animals immortalised in artistic book

Congratulations to Monash Science, and Master of Environment and Sustainability graduate Ben Gray on the publication of a stunning artistic book which showcases images and stories about Australian animals lost to extinction.

A gift to advance science - Karen Coulston talks science, wine and helping scientific advancement

Molecular chemist turned winemaker Karen Coulston has long shared her knowledge in labs, lecture halls and cellar doors. Now, with a donation to Monash, she’s helping a new generation of researchers advance scientific discovery.

Monash University alumnus wins Astronomical Society of Australia Award

Congratulations to Monash School of Physics and Astronomy alumnus Dr Colm Talbot on being one of six Australian astronomers to be recognised by the Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA), the country’s professional body for the field.

Bakers Delight founders awarded honorary doctorates, alongside over 200 science graduates

Monash University awarded Bakers Delight founders, Lesley and Roger Gillespie honorary doctorates for their distinguished contribution to the public.

Alumnus Jesse-Givens Lamb with the Faculty of Science Associate Dean, Professor Chris Thompson.

Passionate problem solver, alumnus Jesse Givens-Lamb, finds solutions in networking and shares his insights with 2020 Science graduates

Jesse Givens-Lamb is passionate about problem solving and working with people. He graduated in 2018 with a double degree in Bachelor of Science and Engineering (with Honours) in 2018, majoring in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

Alumnus Nigel Abello shares his amazing journey through COVID-19, inspiring our 2020 science graduates

Nigel Abello is passionate about science, entrepreneurship, mental health, exercise and adventure. He is a First-Class Honours Graduate for the inaugural cohort for the Bachelor of Science Advanced Global Challenges in 2017.

Monash student wins Rhodes scholarship

Monash University student Kate Maddern has won the prestigious 2021 Victorian Rhodes Scholarship. She’ll travel to Oxford University in September 2021 where she hopes to enrol in the BA (Philosophy, Politics and

2020 International Women's Day - Women in STEMM Panel Session

Monash’s alumni band together to celebrate “Women in STEMM”

“Changing by doing”, “providing mentorship” and “calling out inappropriate behaviour” were among key messages from a panel of leading STEMM alumni at Monash University’s STEMM Faculties International Women