Monash Asia Institute

From the MAI Director's Desk

For the last Bulletin for 2011, we hereby present another diverse range of upcoming and recent Asia-related events, announcements and other postings. For 2012, we have begun looking into new ways of organising thematic seminars and public lectures that draw together MAI and Arts and other faculty expertise, while also continuing to host occasional speakers.

There will be another stimulating range of scholarly discussion on thematic issues pertaining to South Asia. We also hope to involve the Hon John Brumby, who is now a Vice Chancellor’s Fellow at Monash and Melbourne Universities, in sharing some of his experiences in government and business in relation to engaging more closely with Asia, especially China. And the Annual Indonesia Lecture Series looks set to address the theme of Sustainability.

Beginning 1st January 2012, I will undertake the role of MAI Director for 2012. We will begin to introduce the new MAI template and website. We will also continue to build up MAI’s research and teaching activities more generally, in particular by zeroing in on the pool of expertise in Arts and other faculties, including that of the highly valued MAI Adjunct Research Fellows.

Warmest regards for the Festive Season,
from Dr Max Richter and the MAI team

MAI Bulletin incorporates news items from the research centres of the Monash Asia Institute, partner organisations and other groups working to promote Asian Studies in Australia: December 2011 (link to past Bulletins & Join Mailing List). The first MAI Bulletin for 2012 is scheduled for Wednesday 1st February 2012. If you have news on any events or other announcements which you would like us to include, please forward this to mai-enquiries@monash.edu, by Friday 27th January 2012.