Monash partners for regional research
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Monash University and its partner institutions have attracted $12.9 million through the Federal Government’s Collaborative Research Network (CRN) program.
Monash will contribute to three CRN partnerships out of a total of 12 projects funded by the program, including project collaborations with Charles Sturt University, Ballarat University and the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education.
Monash University Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Ed Byrne said the University was well placed to contribute expertise and support to regional universities.
“Through our strengths in research infrastructure and resources, and our extensive networks throughout Australia and globally, we have the capabilities to provide leadership and support to partnering universities,” Professor Byrne said.
“We welcome the opportunity to participate in programs, which ultimately contribute to the creation of solutions to issues faced by society. Immediate contributions will be to projects that focus on early childhood education, Australian Indigenous research, and initiatives to improve the self-sustainability of regional communities.”
Internationally renowned education expert, Professor Marilyn Fleer will provide leadership support to a Charles Sturt University project to support landmark research into childhood learning, with the aim of influencing Australian and international policy and programs.
Professor Andrew Reeves will head the Monash contingent to the University of Ballarat project to improve the wellbeing and sustainability of regional communities, and improve the complex relationships between social connectedness and health.
Professor Lynette Russell, Director of the Centre for Australian Indigenous Studies and Deputy Dean of Arts, will co-lead a collaboration with the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education to promote and support excellence in Indigenous research that aims to have a positive impact on Australia’s Indigenous communities.