From 26–28 September, 40 John Monash Scholars and Alumni gathered in Copenhagen for the 2025 European Regional Symposium.
The impact of bringing this group together was clear: early-career Scholars gained first-hand insights from other Scholars and alumni studying and working across Europe and the UK, while established leaders had the chance to exchange knowledge and spark new collaborations.
Conversations spanned a wide range of fields — including space, historical instruments, diplomacy, environmental risk management, chemistry, cancer research, eco-tourism, health biostatistics and more.
The program balanced formal events with space for discussion. At a reception hosted by His Excellency David Vosen, Australian Ambassador to Denmark, Norway and Iceland, Scholars reflected on Danish–Australian relations and shared candid perspectives on current world events. A visit to Christiansborg Palace, home of the Danish Parliament, offered insights into Denmark’s political institutions and history.
With 40 participants in total, it was a vibrant demonstration of the impact our Scholars are making across disciplines and borders.
