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The search begins for next cohort of John Monash Scholars
Australia’s prestigious John Monash Scholarship, which enables outstanding Australians to pur…
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Racheline Tantular on bridging Asia-Pacific perspectives and Australian policy at the London School of Economics
As a former CEO and now Deputy Chair of the ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership who…
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Bernadette Dillon on expanding the language of possibility at University College London 
From interpreting classrooms in Queensland to joining one of the world’s leading centres…
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The 2026 Presentation Ceremony
The 2026 John Monash Scholars Presentation Ceremony was held at Government House, Canberra, bri…
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Cara Faulkner on peering deeper into our Universe at the University of Birmingham 
When Cara Faulkner arrived at the University of Birmingham to begin her Doctor of Philosophy in…
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Dr Will Choy on the future of global health policy at the University of Oxford
Dr Will Choy is in Oxford with a clear purpose: to strengthen the bridge between clinical care,…
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From the Chief Executive: A year in review 
As we approach the end of the year, I extend warm season’s greetings to our communi…
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Anish Badgeri on finding community and rethinking education at University College London 
In a city of more than ten million people, Anish Badgeri sums up his time overseas so far in a …
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Max Yong on learning from the US’ leading policy minds at Harvard Kennedy School
Most mornings at Harvard Kennedy School begin the same way for Max Yong: an early start, crowde…
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Adele Burke named inaugural Katrina Dawson John Monash Scholar
Adele Burke (centre), with Nikki and Angus Dawson. Image credit: Sam Mooy Sitting beside the new…
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Introducing the 2026 John Monash Scholars
A geophysicist investigating uncertainties in ice sheet processes, a m…
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The 2025 John Monash Oration
Former Ambassador to the United States, The Hon. Arthur Sinodinos AO, has called for Australia …
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Sophie Mayo on bringing Australia’s voice to security studies at Georgetown University
In Washington DC, just a few weeks into her Master in Security Studies at Georgetown University…
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The 2025 European Regional Symposium in Copenhagen
From 26–28 September, 40 John Monash Scholars and Alumni gathered in Copenhagen for the …
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Rhona Hamilton on reimagining biophotonics at the University of St Andrews
In an office at the University of St Andrews, a postcard sits above Rhona Hamilton’s desk. It’s…
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Welcome from Ross Youngman
After my first week in the CEO chair, I wanted to reach out to our vibrant and inspiring commun…
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John Monash Alumni on ‘The next Generation’ this NAIDOC Week
During national NAIDOC Week (July 6-13 2025), we celebrate and recognise the history, culture and a…
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From the Prime Minister who helped launch the John Monash Scholarships – a look at what’s next
Australian leadership takes many forms and who we choose to develop, what values we prioritise …
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