23- 06-2023
Welcome to this fortnight's edition of Monash Minds. As the polarisation of seasons across the world seems to peak at this time of year (especially felt by those of us in the southern hemisphere), stories of our Scholars accomplishments can elevate those mid-seasonal blues.
This week, the Foundation acknowledges Scholars who have received notable awards and recognition, a celebration with the Governor of Tasmania, and showcase industry diversity in legal post graduate studies. We also recognise and share the progress of the Scholars Circle initiative!
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The Scholars Circle is a Scholar led consortium initiative to fund within the community their own John Monash Scholarship. Initially this idea was conceived on a subway ride during the New York Scholars Global Symposium in 2019, with Jillian Kilby the 2013 BHP John Monash Scholar. Many thanks to Jillian for holding onto that thought and bringing it to fruition, by launching the Scholars Circle in May 2023.
This timing is inspired in part by the celebration of the 20th anniversary of awarding Scholarships but is also for many Scholars a recognition of their maturity and the positive impact that their Scholarship has made on their careers and the communities they serve.
The Scholars’ Circle is almost 30 percent towards its goal of being able to award a Scholarship year! With the applications for 2024 closing in just three weeks' time, there is an amazing opportunity for all Scholars who have not yet participated to get involved and be part of creating an opportunity for a future John Monash Scholar, like themselves. Contribute here
Wesfarmers John Monash Scholar, Mathilde Ritman awarded Oxford-Richards Graduate Scholarship |
Mathilde Ritman, 2023 Wesfarmers John Monash Scholar, has received the Oxford-Richards Graduate Scholarship from Wadham College, University of Oxford. We congratulate Mathilde and wish her all the best for her studies at Oxford, which she will commence later this year.
Oxford-Richards Graduate Scholarships are awarded to applicants who have demonstrated excellent academic ability, who will contribute to the University’s ground-breaking research, and who will go on to contribute to the world as leaders in their field, pushing the frontiers of knowledge.
“Having the support of the University of Oxford, the John Monash Foundation and Wesfarmers is an incredible investment in me and my field. They are backing you to not only conduct important research, but to pursue three years of personal development - it feels like resounding encouragement to go out there and become the best version of yourself you can!”
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Alies Sluiter, 2015 Australian Cultural (Tim Fairfax AC and Australia Council of the Arts) John Monash Scholar, was nominated for best director in St Kilda film festival for her project ‘MYTH’. We congratulate Alies on this excellent achievement and wish her the utmost success for her career. |
Tasmania Government House
morning tea
Last week, a morning tea generously hosted by the Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, a Patron of the Foundation and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, was held at Tasmania Government House to celebrate our 2023 Tasmanian Scholarship recipients, Eve Poland, 2023 Australian Universities’ John Monash Scholar and Bridget Dunne, 2023 Zelman Cowen John Monash Scholar.
The Scholars shared their plans, as they prepare to commence their overseas studies later this year. This intimate event was a warm celebration and send off for two outstanding Tasmanians, both graduates of the University of Tasmania. We wish them both good luck in their studies!
Image L: Eve Poland, 2023 Australian Universities’ John Monash Scholar and Her Excellency.
Image R: Bridget Dunne, 2023 Zelman Cowen John Monash and Her Excellency.
Public Lecture: It's Time for Change - New Perspectives on Body Image
Body image concerns are unfortunately very common. More than 43 percent of people in Australia are dissatisfied with their physical appearance. Negative body image can lead to extreme dieting, excessive exercise, the pursuit of risky cosmetic surgery, as well as overall poor self-esteem.
Associate Professor Gemma Sharp, 2007 John Monash Scholar, will speak on her innovative strategies to use the latest technology to address body image concerns and eating disorders. This includes her pioneering use of conversational artificial intelligence to provide thousands of people with the help they need to feel better about their bodies. Gemma will also share how our mobile phones can be a useful tool to both ‘sense’ when we are experiencing body image distress from our app usage and deliver highly personalised support whenever and wherever we need it - essentially personalised medicine delivered through your phone.
Time and date: Thu, 7 Sep 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM AEST
Location: Lecture Theatre, The Betty & John Laidlaw AO Alfred Innovation & Education Hub, Alfred Hospital 75 Commercial Road Melbourne, VIC 3004
Register here
King's Birthday Honours 2023
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PODCAST: Lessons on the law with 2023 John Monash Scholars
In this new episode, we sit down with three 2023 John Monash Foundation Scholars including Abi Rajkumar, Rio Tinto John Monash Scholar; Karri Walker, Victorian Government John Monash Scholar and Bridget Dunne, Zelman Cowen John Monash Scholar to discuss how their postgraduate studies abroad will contribute to their law careers in Australia. Listen here.
IN THE MEDIA
Holli Sargeant, 2021 BHP John Monash Scholar, wrote a feature article for Competition Policy International (CPI) which examines the balance between the benefits of algorithms in antitrust enforcement and the genuine concerns surrounding bias.