Stories and Messages
Dr Brent O'Carrigan, 2015 NSW Premier's John Monash Scholar, has recently been appointed as co-lead of the Urologic Malignancies Programme at the University of Cambridge Cancer Centre. He is principal investigator for a broad portfolio of academic and commercial clinical trials in both kidney cancer and melanoma, including cellular therapy trials. We spoke with Brent about his professional journey since receiving the John Monash Scholarship, his new role and what leadership means to him.
The theme of International Women's Day is Cracking the Code: Innovation for a gender equal future. We speak to John Monash Scholars Dr Gemma Sharp, 2007 John Monash Scholar, Emily Ragus, 2021 Judith Neilson Foundation John Monash Scholar 'Cross Sectoral', and Freya Jansens, 2019 Roden Cutler NSW John Monash Scholar about their work in the gender equality space.
Dr Alexandra Phelan, 2013 Pratt Foundation John Monash Scholar, has come a long way since completing her studies at Georgetown University. She is a globally recognised expert in global health law, with expertise in international law and infectious diseases and the impact of global change events on health, including planetary health issues such as biodiversity and climate change.
The General Sir John Monash Foundation has announced the 15 recipients of its 2023 scholarships.
On Remembrance Day 2022, We asked Major Nathan Johnson, 2018 Pratt Foundation Commemorative Defence AAA John Monash Scholar, Lieutenant Hannah Phelps, 2021 Chairman's Circle John Monash Scholar and Captain Amrinder Ghuman, 2021 ANZAC Centenary John Monash Scholar what Remembrance Day means to them.
A selection of scholars joined the Ambassador in Washington DC to discuss leadership and collaboration between the two nations.
As IE Business School’s first John Monash Scholar, Thomas hopes that the General Sir John Monash Foundation can send many more scholars to IE in the future, especially those who hope to make an entrepreneurial impact in Australia.
Conversations around disability are gaining momentum and all for significant reasons, and one of those reasons from the work of David Clarke, 2007 John Monash Scholar and previous Foundation Board Director.
The General Sir John Monash Foundation is celebrating 10 years of partnership with BHP, announcing a five-year partnership renewal supporting postgraduate scholarships.
The General Sir John Monash Foundation and Rio Tinto have formed a new partnership to fund scholarships for outstanding individuals with leadership capabilities.
Enhancing battery technology is close to Tom’s heart, literally…
Danielle’s education and career experience is a great example of leadership and a source of inspiration for those who are wanting to take on higher duties of citizenship and work in areas where positive change can have widespread impact.