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New research led by Professor Francine Marques from the Monash University School of Biological Sciences reveals constipation as a significant risk factor for major cardiac events, including heart attacks and strokes. This study could change the way we approach heart disease prevention. Explore more on the links between gut health and heart health, and the importance of considering bowel health in cardiovascular risk management.
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New study finds constipation is a significant risk factor for major cardiac events The study, led by Professor Francine Marques from the School of Biological Sciences and published today in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology analysed data from over 400,000 participants in the UK Biobank.

Monash University Science Industry Week 2024 is just around the corner! From August 26-30, join us for a dynamic week of industry insights, and networking sessions with top professionals in the science sector. The week kicks off with a focus on Chemistry on 26 August. Science Industry Week is perfect for students, passionate about science and innovation. Don’t miss the chance to broaden your horizons and connect with industry leaders.

Research Student Open Day - Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Our Research Student Open Day is a great opportunity for you to find out more information about studying with us and to hear about projects.

🚀 Exciting News! The Faculty of Science is hosting its annual Science Industry Week 2024 from August 26-30! This event is packed with expert talks, and networking opportunities with leading figures in the science industry. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, connect with professionals, or explore new career paths, this is the place to be! Save the date and join us for an inspiring week of science and innovation! 🌟🔬

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Research Cake Bake Off!
What better way to celebrate the start of National Science Week than with research that is not only helping to change the world, but also tastes good!
The Research Cakes Bake Off, organised by the Faculty Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, showcased the creativity and breadth of research across our Faculty during ! Research groups and professional teams represented their work in cake format!
Congratulations to our winners:
Faculty of Science Office: Pedagogical Parrots
School of Biological Sciences: Fly Me to the Moon
School of Chemistry: Jupiter Ionics
School of Physics and Astronomy: Monash NV
Best Cake Overall: SMaC Lab

HONOURS IN SCIENCE AT MONASH

What can Honours in Science do for you?

The Honours course is available in most of the science
areas of study offered in the Bachelor of Science pass
degree. The program involves coursework through
seminars and a major research project.

Join our ‘Honours Information Live Q&A Session’
Tuesday 13 August 2024
12.00 – 1.00pm
Lecture Theatre S7
21 Rainforest Walk, Clayton Campus

In attendance will be the Associate Dean
(Undergraduate Education) Associate Professor Ruth
Reef, School of Physics and Astronomy Honours
Coordinator Professor Paul Lasky, current and former
honours students and a representative from
Science Student Services to answer all of your questions.

And that's a wrap!
A big thank you to all our visitors today, our staff and students, our schools, our student ambassadors, and our student societies.
An amazing day all round!

A big shout out to our Schools for making Open Day 2024 such a such a success for us: Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Earth, Atmosphere and Environment; Mathematics; Physics and Astronomy. Check out some of the highlights here:

One of our most popular presentations at Open Day: your essential guide to science delivered by our Dean Professor Jordan Nash, and our Deputy Dean Education, Professor Richard Reina. It covers everything from where a science degree can take you to a detailed look at our courses and options. If you missed the morning session, there is another session soon at 1.30pm.
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Say hello to Louise, Marissa, and Taylor - you won't miss them as you find your way to our wonderful Science precinct today - our Open Day!

Did someone say science?
Welcome!
It’s great to see everyone arriving for our Open Day on this glorious but chilly Sunday morning.
It’s going to be an action-packed, fun-filled day!
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🌍🌋 Venus and Earth: More Alike Than We Thought! 🌋🌍
Exciting new research led by Monash University and NASA reveals that Venus' vast plateaus, called tesserae, may have formed similarly to Earth's earliest continents. This study challenges our understanding of planetary evolution, suggesting Venus' past geological dynamics were more Earth-like than previously believed. Dive into this fascinating discovery published in Nature Geoscience.
https://www.monash.edu/science/news-events/news/current/venus-continents-suggest-surprising-link-to-early-earth

Passionate about a career in Physics and Astronomy? 👩‍🔬🌌
Learn more about this exciting discipline at , on Sunday 4 August with an all-day information session at 13 Rainforest Walk, Clayton Campus along with interactive displays, and presentations.

🥼 Tour the New Horizon Research Centre labs
⚡ Experience hands-on teaching of physics phenomena
🔭 Solar astronomy (weather dependent)
👨‍🎓 Engage with our current students and academics

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Keen to find your future career Mathematics? 👩‍🔬📐
Discover where this discipline can take you at on Sunday 4 August, with an information session running all day at 9 Rainforest Walk, Clayton Campus along with interactive displays, exhibitions and presentations.
🌌 Hear about how mathematics explains the universe!
🧩 Master a range of mathematical puzzles!
❓ Chat to current students and academics about studying with
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Does the thought of a career in Earth, Atmosphere and Environment excite you? 👩‍🔬🌏
Find out where this fascinating area can take you at on Sunday 4 August, with information sessions running all day at 9 Rainforest Walk, Clayton Campus.
🤖 Try some exciting hands-on activities in our labs!
⛰ Check out our award-winning Earth Sciences Garden!
🥞 Enjoy free pancakes made by the Monash Atmospheric, Geosciences and Environmental Society (MAGES)!
💬 Chat to current students and academics about your future career options.
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Contemplating a career in Chemistry? 👨‍🔬🧪
Discover where this fundamental field can take you at on Sunday 4 August, with general course information sessions running throughout the day, together with a range of activities, tours and chemistry lab opportunities.
☀ Come and find out how and why coffee stimulates our senses!
⚡ Try some exciting hands-on activities in our chemistry labs!
🏢 Tour our collaborative teaching spaces in the Green Chemical Futures building.
👩‍🔬 Chat with current staff and students.
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Considering a career in Biological Sciences? 👩‍🔬🐸
Discover where this discipline can take you at on Sunday 4 August. Speak to our staff and students about biology, including majors, units, and field trips. Venue: Green Chemical Futures, 13 Rainforest Walk, Clayton Campus. Times: all day.

🧫 Try your hand at interactive biology activities
🌲 Tour our one-of-a-kind outdoor classroom - the Jock Marshall Reserve
🏦 Explore our teaching spaces
🍔 Chat with current biology students
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Big congratulations to Dr Norman Do from our School of Mathematics for being awarded over $1 million in ARC Future Fellow funding! His project on partition functions and topological recursion will undoubtedly bring significant insights to mathematical physics. We are proud to support such innovative research.
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Register now to attend the 2024 ! 🎉
Save the date for Sunday 4 August and discover your future study options at . 👩‍🔬

🎓 Discover our course offerings
🏦 Tour our precinct and innovative teaching spaces 🏦
👨‍🔬 Chat with current students and staff
Discover our range of presentations and activities and experience what studying Science at Monash University is really like.

Register now ✍️: https://bit.ly/3NdAvdj

Exciting news for expectant mothers! A new study led by Professor Francine Marques from the Monash University School of Biological Sciences has found that eating a high-fibre diet during pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease in offspring. The research shows that fibre promotes the production of beneficial molecules that support healthy heart development.


https://www.monash.edu/science/news-events/news/current/mothers-diet-during-pregnancy-can-protect-her-offsprings-heart,-study-finds/

Australia is home to many unique species, but did you know it's also vulnerable to invasive species? New research led by Dr Arman Pili and Professor David Chapple has identified 160 amphibian and reptile species that could pose a threat. The study developed a tool to assess invasion risk, which could help prevent future biodiversity loss and protect our native wildlife. Learn more about the research and the species identified.

‘Alien invasion’: researchers identify which exotic animals may soon hitchhike into Australia Invasive alien species become much harder and more expensive to manage as they establish and spread through the landscape. So preventing their arrival is vital.

🎉 Big congratulations to Alyssa Fjeld from the School of Biological Sciences for winning the Faculty of Science 3MT competition with her amazing presentation "The Legos of Life: A story about ancient bugs and ancestral animals"! 🏆
Shoutout to our runner-up, Rory McNab from the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, for his fascinating presentation "Finding the golden needles in our haystack." 🎉
Alyssa has won a $300 gift card and will represent our Faculty at the University Final on August 27, 2024, during Monash's WinterFest. Rory has won a $200 gift voucher and will compete in the University Wildcard Competition on July 15, 2024. If Rory wins, he will also advance to the University Final.
Despite the rain, the event was a huge success with 70 Faculty supporters attending in person. Thank you to everyone who came to support our contestants!

Melting glaciers are costing governments around the world millions of dollars!

Join our upcoming science webinar - Our glacial expert will shed light on the effects of melting glaciers on the economy and communities globally and the current science on how to predict their behaviour. It's closer to home than you think it is.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-melting-world-melting-glaciers-and-its-impacts-on-us-tickets-910225638387

Are Your Medications Polluting Our Waterways?

Did you know that common drugs are ending up in our rivers and streams, harming wildlife and potentially impacting human health? Monash University researchers are involved in a global call for the design of "greener" drugs that break down more easily in the environment. Learn more about this important research and how we can all contribute to a healthier planet.
https://www.monash.edu/science/news-events/news/current/scientists-warn-that-greener-drug-design-is-urgently-needed-to-address-environmental-pollution

Monash University has risen 5 places to 37th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025! Placing in the top 50 universities worldwide for two consecutive years.
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Here at Monash University and , we are committed to tackling global environmental challenges 🌏 such as climate change and biodiversity loss, through our innovative research 👩‍🔬, forward-thinking teaching 🎓 and green campuses 🌳 where nature and knowledge intersect.

Congratulations to the Monash Science graduates who celebrated their achievements today! 🎉
Here's to the exciting journeys ahead, filled with new opportunities and continued success. We're proud of all you've accomplished and can't wait to see the positive impact you'll make in the world of science and beyond.
Well done, graduates! 🌟