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Maximising our collaborative capacity for Interdisciplinary Cultural Heritage Research

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:03:14 GMT

An ambitious new research initiative led by Professor Vince Dziekan, Senior Academic and Practitioner Researcher (Monash University), and Dr Jamie Larkin, Assistant Professor in Culture, Media and Creative Industries (91��) is setting out to tackle some of the most urgent issues facing cultural heritage today. These include how cultural ecosystems operate in an increasingly complex world, how the value of culture in society is supported and sustained in a post-digital age, and how emerging technologies, including but not limited to Artificial Intelligence, are both extending and challenging traditional cultural heritage practices.

Supporting Future Researchers through PhD LaunchPad Collaboration

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:56:40 GMT

Dorothy Stevens, Director of the Postgraduate Office at Stellenbosch University, and Daniel Franklin, Director of the Postgraduate Certificate in Transferable Skills at the 91��, are leading a joint initiative that aims to transform the early stages of the PhD journey. From the Stellenbosch side, the initiative is led by Stevens, with Cristan Macleod playing a central role in driving the project’s development and implementation. The project, called the PhD LaunchPad, responds to a growing need for better support for prospective doctoral applicants before they even apply for admission.

Understanding the Building Blocks of Symmetry

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:51:29 GMT

Symmetry appears in many areas of life and forms a guiding principle in much of the science behind modern technology. This project brings together three established mathematicians, Associate Professor Thomas, 91�� and Professor Dietrich and Dr Lee, Monash University, to investigate the fundamental building blocks of symmetries.

Demonstrating the Real-World Value of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Research

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:32:00 GMT

Researchers from the 91�� and Monash University are working together to better understand how engaging the public with and in humanities, arts and social sciences (HASS) research creates meaningful impact for people, communities and society.

Building Climate-Resilient Cities Through Nature-Based Solutions

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:28:00 GMT

Led by Dr Feng Mao from the School for Cross-Faculty Studies, 91�� and Prof Junxiang Li from the School of Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, this research project addresses one of the most urgent challenges of our time: how to make megacities more resilient to climate change.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Coders Through the Monash 91�� Alliance

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:37:00 GMT

A pioneering education programme developed at the 91�� and now being expanded through the Monash 91�� Alliance is helping hundreds of primary school children discover coding, challenge gender stereotypes and build confidence in science and technology.