Graduate Research Students – October 2016
2017 re-enrolment
Re-enrolment for 2017 begins on 10 October. You will need to re-enrol if you plan to continue study in the following year or will not submit a thesis before 21 December. You can re-enrol via the Web Enrolment System (WES). (Read more)
Orientation for new International Graduate Research Students
If you recently commenced your candidature at Monash University, come to an International Student: Essential Information session and learn all you need to know as a new international graduate research student to help with your transition to study at Monash University and living in Melbourne.
MPA Excellence Seminar Series
Get some insight into the ideas, motivations and stories of inspirational figures in Australia. The next session features Yassmin Abdel-Magied, a mechanical engineer, writer and activist from Sudan. At age 16 Yassmin founded Youth Without Borders. At 24, she released her first book. Yassmin is a sought after adviser for federal governments and international bodies. Check out Yassmin’s TED talk.
When: Monday 24 October, 6-7.30pm
Where: S1, Lecture Theatre, 16 Rainforest Walk, Clayton Campus
Family Cup Day 
You and your family are invited to the annual Family Cup Day lunch (halal and vegetarian options provided). Meet other Monash families and join in the fun of face painting, petting zoo, and various group activities for kids and adults! Numbers are limited, register online by Tuesday 25 October.
When: Tuesday 1 November, 10.30am – 3pm
Where: Northern Plaza, Monash Clayton Campus, Corner of Exhibition and Sports Walk
The Language Exchange (speed friending)
To celebrate Diversity and Inclusion week, MPA is bringing to you their speed language event. Meet new people, learn new languages, try some snacks from different cultures and make some new friends!
When: Thursday 6 October, 4-6pm
Where: C110 (TBC)
Great Ocean Road Day Trip
Visit the Great Ocean Road and Otway National Park! Buses leave from Caulfield and Clayton campuses. Lunch is included.
When: Saturday 22 October
Cost: $75 Monash Postgrads/ $85 partners
Food and Fun Fridays at Notting Hill Neighbourhood House
Come and share some spooky halloween fun with dancing, games and BBQ at Nottinghill Neighbourhood House.
When Friday 14 October, 6pm -9pm
Cost: $5 Adults, Kids are free
Sign up for free cooking classes and learn how to cook low cost, nutritious food and minimise food waste.
When: 4, 11, 18 October, 11am-1pm.
Cultural festivals in Melbourne
Here is a list of cultural festivals you can join while taking time off from your studies:
• Taiwan Festival: Saturday 10 October, 10am – 5pm, Federation Square
• Malaysia Street Festival: Sunday 9 October, 9am – 4pm, Queen Victoria Market
• Global Village Multicultural Festival: Friday 21 – 23 October, 10am – 10pm, Docklands Harbour Esplanade & Promenade
• Carlton Italian Fiesta: Sunday 23 October, 11am, Piazza Italia, Lygon Street
• Dandenong Festival of Lights: Friday 26 August – 16 October, 6pm – 10pm, Dandenong Showgrounds (Greaves Reserve)
Better Teaching, Better Learning Photography Competition
Do you know how to take a fantastic photo? Can you capture the essence of learning and teaching in a single image? There are $3000 of prizes available to be won from Monash University Office of Learning and Teaching. Entries should be emailed to MU-OLT@monash.edu by 5pm, Sunday 23 October 2016. Terms and Conditions apply.