Written by Dakshina Fernando. Edited by Sharifah Rose Ee.
Gathered under the dazzling ambiance of Ampang Glasshouse, the Monash University Postgraduate Association (MUPA) community came together for an evening of celebration, camaraderie and reflections. Wail Gourich from the School of Engineering and Thiviya Gill from the School of Pharmacy brought the house down as they emceed this MUPA Annual Dinner 2023. Doctoral candidates and master’s students from the different faculties took time off their busy schedules to let their hair down as they networked with like-minded peers, and exchanged knowledge and ideas. The casual sharing of research insights and academic experiences over the course of the buffet spread, fostered connections and collaborations.
Our very own MUPA family members, Dora Lawrencia and Raymond Chan from the School of Engineering, Sadia Azmin Anisha from the School of Medicine and Vivek Jayasimhan from the School of Science, showcased their incredible singing and dancing talents. Activities like the photobooth, raffle draw, and entertaining games, offered a memorable blend of relaxation, fun, and intellectual engagement. As the event draws to a close, a short video showcasing MUPA 2023 events and activities was a moment of introspection—a chance to pause and reflect on the journey thus far. For some, this would have been their last event with the MUPA family as they graduate and pursue more success in future. For others, the evening leaves them energized and inspired to continue on in their academic pursuits. We leave you with some of these pictures that captured a night to remember.
Special thanks to the performers:
- Dora Lawrencia and Raymond Chan – School of Engineering – Singing
- Vivek Jayasimhan – School of Science – Dancing
- Sadia Azmin Anisha – School of Medicine -Singing
