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Monash Three Minute Thesis and Visualise Your Thesis Final

Written by Prof. Nellie Georgiou-Karistianis. Edited by Sharifah Rose Ee. 

On Tuesday, 27 August 2024, I had the pleasure of chairing the judging panel at the 2024 Monash Three Minute Thesis (3MT) and Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) Final—the most exciting night on the graduate research calendar.

Our twelve 3MT finalists were challenged to explain their complex research in only three minutes, and our six VYT finalists showcased a 60-second audio-visual explainer of their thesis. Both competitions provide excellent opportunities for students to practise communicating their research to the general public.

Dr Susan Carland, our wonderful MC, guided us through an inspiring line up of entries from our faculties and campuses, including Monash University Malaysia and the IITB-Monash Research Academy.

Prof. Mike Ryan, Prof. Melissa Miles and Prof. Carla Wilkin joined me on the judging panel, and we had the difficult task of determining the winners among a highly competitive cohort.

I’m pleased to share the winners of the 2024 Monash 3MT and VYT:

3MT

  • Winner – Kushagra Tiwari, IITB-Monash Research Academy, Faculty of Engineering
  • Runner-up – Sophie Armstrong, Faculty of Engineering
  • MGA People’s Choice – Aathira Sujathan Nair, Monash University Malaysia, School of Pharmacy

VYT

Kushagra will proceed to the Virtual Asia-Pacific Competition and Alisdair will represent Monash at the Virtual International VYT Competition, both in October. We wish them all the very best. We will provide further information om the finals over the coming weeks.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported this event, especially Jessica Newnham and Linda Batrich from the Monash Graduate Research Office for bringing everything together.

2024 Monash University 3mt on the 27th of August 2024.

Monash University Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Finals: Aathira Nair will Proudly Represent our Campus!

Written by Muhammad Shukri Yaakub. Edited by Emily Yap Sin Yee.

On May 21, 2024, MUMGRO hosted the MUM 3MT campus finals to identify a winner who will represent our campus at the Monash University Finals. Seven finalists, one from each school, competed in an intense showdown.

Following thorough deliberation, the judging panel, consisting of Michael Connors, Tridib Saha, Jody Wan, and Janice Wong, unanimously selected Aathira Nair from the School of Pharmacy (SoP) as the competition winner. Additionally, Mohamed Framjee Dinul Hathy from the School of Business (SoB) and Sia Chin Siew from the School of Engineering (SoE) were named the first and second runner-ups, respectively. Notably, Sia Chin Siew also received the prestigious People’s Choice Award, as voted by a crowd of around 100 audience members at the Plenary Theatre. The other finalists included Gwendolyn Bellinger from the School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS), Preetha Rajendiran from the School of Medicine (SoM), Malinda Garusinghe from the School of Science (SoS), and Kang Xiaoxi from the School of Information Technology (SolT).

As a member of the Monash University Malaysia community, I urge you to secure your spot for the live stream of the event starting at 6 PM AEST (4 PM MYT) on August 27, 2024. Let’s come together to show our support for Aathira Nair in this important journey

#mumgro #3MT

Secure your spot for 3MT live stream!

Starting at 6 PM AEST (4 PM MYT) on August 27, 2024

[Final Call] Order MUPA Merchandise

We hear you and so we’re bringing more stocks of the MUPA Tumblers and MUPA T-shirts. This is your last chance to place your order for any of the merchandise, including lanyards, push pins, books, hoodies and notepads.

Browse through our Merchandise site for more details. Ready to order, fill in this formPlace your order by 30 August 2024. Tentative collection dates will be mid-October and mid-November. 

Contact mupa.publicity@monash.edu for any enquiries. Happy shopping! 

[Registration Opens] Boom Ka Boom!

We are excited to announce the Boom Ka Boom! – the most thrilling event of the year! Get ready for MUPA’s Bomb Battle – an afternoon of camaraderie, strategy, and pure fun! Be among the first to register and secure your spot in this exhilarating event. Challenge your friends, show off your skills, and have a blast!

Event Details:

  • Date: August 10, 2024
  • Time: 2:30pm
  • Venue: Berjaya Times Square
  • Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided
  • Refundable Deposit: MYR 30

This event is open to Monash postgraduate students(PhD, Masters and Honours) only.

Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/BombBattle

Please note the following:

1) attire – wear comfortably, avoid white-coloured, expensive clothing, dresses, skirts and high heels

2) transportation will be provided to the venue

3) indemnity form (see attachment) needs to be filled and submitted during registration

You will receive an email later upon confirmation of your registration. 

For any enquiries, please email to mupa.welfare@monash.edu

SOS Movie Night

Written by Kulihong Sairebieli & Sharifah Rose Ee

26 July 2024 – 29 students from the School of Science (SoS) got together for a Movie Night at TGV, Sunway Pyramid. Treated to the latest blockbuster, Deadpool & Wolverine, this event fosters a sense of community and engagement among students and staff. By providing a relaxed and enjoyable environment, this event aims to encourage social interaction, networking, and camaraderie. This event also offers a much-needed break from academic pressures, promoting mental well-being and a balanced student life. Additionally, it serves as an opportunity to introduce and highlight upcoming MUPA initiatives, further strengthening the connection between the student body and the organisation.

Snacks & Drinks at GRS Hub and MUPA Lounge

Feeling peckish? Grab a snack or drink at the GRS Hub (6-2-01) and MUPA Lounge (6-4-52). While we would love for you to enjoy these freebies, sharing is caring. So we suggest taking just 1 for yourself first, and giving others a chance to try these too. MUPA Welfare will be back to restock them next month.