
Sharon Pickering
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Vice-Chancellor and President @MonashUni | #GlobalImmersionGuarantee #TransnationalEducation | #RichExperiences #StudentBelonging|
Melbourne, Victoria
Joined February 2012
I was delighted yesterday to join @QSCorporate CEO Jessica Turner at the #UASolutionsSummit25 to discuss how universities are working with industry and communities to equip graduates with the knowledge and capabilities for a future and changing workplace.
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Wonderful to meet our excited @MonashUni students in Mumbai who are about to commence the Global Immersion Guarantee program in India. The transformational experience will broaden their understanding and knowledge of our environment’s most pressing challenges.
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The role of universities and institutions like @MonashUni and @iitbmonash are critical to the development, understanding and use of new technology. I was delighted to address the #PIWOT2025 conference in Mumbai on Sunday - my warm thanks to @paniitindia for the invitation.
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I was delighted this week to meet with Australia’s Consul-General in New York Heather Ridout AO to discuss @MonashUni's extensive and growing collaborations in research and innovation in the US, including in clinical trials and commercialisation.
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I’m pleased to have been appointed to the Premier’s Business Council by @JacintaAllanMP yesterday, to highlight the economic importance of the higher education sector and the value and competitive advantage we bring to Victoria. More:
premier.vic.gov.au
Victoria is open for business – with the Allan Labor Government announcing the state’s new priority sectors and the members of the newly-established Premier’s Business Council.
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I was delighted to join Chancellor Dr Megan Clark AC, @Mark_Butler_MP, @JacintaAllanMP , @VicGovernor, @CarinagGarlandMP & @moderna_tx 's Michael Azrak to celebrate Moderna’s new mRNA vaccine production facility @MonashUni.
.@ProfSPickering and Chancellor Dr Megan Clark AC welcomed @Mark_Butler_MP @jacintaallanmp @VicGovernor @CarinaGarlandMP & @moderna_tx's Michael Azrak to celebrate Moderna’s new mRNA vaccine production facility.
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I was honoured to attend Dr Megan Clark AC’s installation as the ninth Chancellor of @MonashUni. Dr Clark is a renowned Australian scientist and researcher, and I’m excited to work with her to elevate Monash’s reputation around the world.
We congratulate Dr Megan Clark AC on her installation as the ninth Chancellor of @MonashUni. We wish Dr Clark success as she works with the Monash community to continue elevating the University’s reputation in Australia and around the world. Read more:
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I told the @FinancialReview HE Summit that student experience and choice are being overlooked in the international education policy debate. We can’t dictate where international students want to study, if we do they will choose to study elsewhere. @MonashUni
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I told a Senate committee today that enrolment limits on international students could undermine student experience and research. Intl education is a profound contributor to the public good of universities. There are better ways to plan numbers. @MonashUni.
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PBS listing for lupus drug anifrolumab (SAPHNELO®) highlights value of clinical trials. @MonashUni’s @EricFMorand led the phase 3 trial that led to approval around the world. Monash is a leader in clinical trials, involved with our partners in almost 25% of Australia’s trials.
Australians with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can access a new treatment on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from today. "This is welcome news for Australian Lupus patients" says Professor @EricFMorand . Read more here: #Lupus
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A privilege to represent @MonashUni at @BCA Australia-China CEO Roundtable Tuesday that was attended by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and People’s Republic of China Premier Li Qiang to build dialogue among businesses from both countries.
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Incredibly important research led by @MonashUni’s Professor @Kate_FitzGibbon on intimate partner femicide in Australia - in 71% of 235 cases the male perpetrator had prior contact with the criminal justice system, highlighting these killings are inherently preventable.
Thank you to @wtuohy for such a comprehensive article on our study released today, & to @hayleyboxall1 & @voccvic for their comments on our findings. Our study found that in 71% of the 235 cases of intimate partner femicide examined the male perpetrator had contact with at
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Congratulations to World Mosquito Program @WMPglobal CEO and Founder @ScottLOneill who has been featured in @TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in global health. A great @MonashUni research success story #TIME100HEALTH.
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce today that our CEO and Founder, @ScottLOneill, has been featured in @TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in global health. #TIME100HEALTH.👇Thread 👇(1/4)
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Congratulations to Professor @Kate_FitzGibbon who has been deservedly selected to join the @wef @YGLvoices 2024 class in recognition of her academic and policy work in tackling violence against women and children
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Congratulations to Associate Professor Zala Volcic who won the prestigious 2023 Australian University Teacher of the Year Award at @uniaus #AAUT #UASolutionsSummit in Canberra, as well as Dr Lisa Powell, Dr Filippe Oliveira and Dr Jess Co for their awards.
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I congratulate the Federal Government on the release of the Action Plan to Address Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education, following the agreement with state and territory Education Ministers today. Read @MonashUni's statement:
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Today I joined Federal Health Minister, the Hon @Mark_Butler_MP for the news that the @MonashUni-led Artificial Heart Frontiers Program has been awarded $50m by the #MRFF to develop a suite of life-changing cardiac implants to be manufactured in Australia.
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The world’s most advanced artificial heart, including a pipeline of transformative, next-generation cardiac technologies that will treat all patients with severe/advanced heart failure, are set to be...
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Proud to showcase the boundless potential of our @MonashUni #StudentTeams to @RichardMarlesMP and @JudithCollinsMP. Their innovative space projects, created within the #MonashTechnologyPrecinct, reflect the power of access to research infrastructure, industry and education.
Today @ProfSPickering introduced @RichardMarlesMP & @JudithCollinsMP to @MonashUni's @nova_rover_team, @monashhpr & #MonashUAS. These #StudentTeams leverage #MonashTechnologyPrecinct's innovation ecosystem to drive award-winning space projects. Learn more:
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I’m excited to commence as @MonashUni’s 10th Vice-Chancellor and President today. Monash is an excellent and joyful place to work and study with a rich history and unique global mission. I’m looking forward to continuing my journey at this extraordinary place.
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I was delighted to welcome to @MonashUni Wednesday students from India’s @AmityUni, visiting us on a study tour. It is a wonderful opportunity to build cross-cultural and multidisciplinary knowledge, soft skills and employability, and hopefully lasting local friendships.
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