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I was delighted to welcome to Monash University Wednesday students from India’s Amity University, visiting us on a study tour. It is a wonderful opportunity to build cross-cultural and multidisciplinary knowledge, soft skills and employability, and hopefully lasting local friendships.

I’m excited to commence as Monash University’s 10th Vice-Chancellor and President today. Monash is an excellent and joyful place to work and study with a rich history and unique global mission. I’m looking forward to continuing my journey at this extraordinary place.

Proud to showcase the boundless potential of our Monash University #StudentTeams to Richard Marles and Judith Collins. Their innovative space projects, created within the #MonashTechnologyPrecinct, reflect the power of access to research infrastructure, industry and education.

Today I joined Federal Health Minister, the Hon Mark Butler MP for the news that the Monash University-led Artificial Heart Frontiers Program has been awarded $50m by the #MRFF to develop a suite of life-changing cardiac implants to be manufactured in Australia. ow.ly/atO550QFrUc

I congratulate the Federal Government on the release of the Action Plan to Address Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education, following the agreement with state and territory Education Ministers today. Read Monash University's statement: shorturl.at/cqtG3

Congratulations to Associate Professor Zala Volcic who won the prestigious 2023 Australian University Teacher of the Year Award at Universities Australia #AAUT #UASolutionsSummit in Canberra, as well as Dr Lisa Powell, Dr Filippe Oliveira and Dr Jess Co for their awards.

Congratulations to Professor Kate Fitz-Gibbon who has been deservedly selected to join the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders 2024 class in recognition of her academic and policy work in tackling violence against women and children tinyurl.com/5fdmzc49

Congratulations to World Mosquito Program @WMPglobal CEO and Founder Scott O'Neill who has been featured in TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in global health. A great Monash University research success story #TIME100HEALTH

Incredibly important research led by Monash University’s Professor Kate Fitz-Gibbon on intimate partner femicide in Australia - in 71% of 235 cases the male perpetrator had prior contact with the criminal justice system, highlighting these killings are inherently preventable.

A privilege to represent Monash University at @BCA Australia-China CEO Roundtable Tuesday that was attended by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and People’s Republic of China Premier Li Qiang to build dialogue among businesses from both countries.

PBS listing for lupus drug anifrolumab (SAPHNELO®) highlights value of clinical trials. Monash University’s Eric Morand led the phase 3 trial that led to approval around the world. Monash is a leader in clinical trials, involved with our partners in almost 25% of Australia’s trials.

I told a Senate committee today that enrolment limits on international students could undermine student experience and research. Intl education is a profound contributor to the public good of universities. There are better ways to plan numbers. tinyurl.com/cznar55e Monash University

I told the Financial Review HE Summit that student experience and choice are being overlooked in the international education policy debate. We can’t dictate where international students want to study, if we do they will choose to study elsewhere. Monash University

I was honoured to attend Dr Megan Clark AC’s installation as the ninth Chancellor of Monash University. Dr Clark is a renowned Australian scientist and researcher, and I’m excited to work with her to elevate Monash’s reputation around the world.

I was delighted to join Chancellor Dr Megan Clark AC, Mark Butler MP, Jacinta Allan , Governor of Victoria, @CarinagGarlandMP & Moderna 's Michael Azrak to celebrate Moderna’s new mRNA vaccine production facility Monash University.

I’m pleased to have been appointed to the Premier’s Business Council by Jacinta Allan yesterday, to highlight the economic importance of the higher education sector and the value and competitive advantage we bring to Victoria. More: premier.vic.gov.au/giving-busines…

I was delighted this week to meet with Australia’s Consul-General in New York Heather Ridout AO to discuss Monash University's extensive and growing collaborations in research and innovation in the US, including in clinical trials and commercialisation.

The role of universities and institutions like Monash University and IITB-Monash Research Academy are critical to the development, understanding and use of new technology. I was delighted to address the #PIWOT2025 conference in Mumbai on Sunday - my warm thanks to Pan IIT Alumni India for the invitation.

Wonderful to meet our excited Monash University students in Mumbai who are about to commence the Global Immersion Guarantee program in India. The transformational experience will broaden their understanding and knowledge of our environment’s most pressing challenges.

I was delighted yesterday to join QS Quacquarelli Symonds CEO Jessica Turner at the #UASolutionsSummit25 to discuss how universities are working with industry and communities to equip graduates with the knowledge and capabilities for a future and changing workplace.