Menzies Foundation
We’re assisting the Menzies Foundation to promote the 2013 scholars.
Seven scholarships have been awarded for 2013. Three were presented at a dinner on Thursday 29 November 2012. The other four scholars were already studying overseas.
The press release and background is available here.
Stories of past scholars are online here.
For more information, contact Niall Byrne 0417 131 977, or email niall@scienceinpublic.com.au
Sir Robert Menzies’ legacy continues
Scholarships announced today to young leaders in physiotherapy, engineering, and the law in Sydney and Melbourne.
The treatment of “loose joints”, or hypermobility, a painful inherited condition particularly of adolescent girls; the provision of safe and adequate water resources to communities in Australia and the developing world; and examining the possibilities and limits of executive power—these are just some of the issues being tackled by this year’s crop of Menzies scholars. [continue reading…]
Young leaders from Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide awarded Menzies scholarships to study in US, UK, and Australia
The effect of diet on brain function; whether virtual reality can be used for rehabilitation of arm movements following traumatic brain injury; how chemotherapy damages nerves; and the role of engineering in sustainable development—these are just some of the issues being tackled by this year’s crop of Menzies scholars.
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Below are photos of the five 2012 Menzies Scholars who received their award at a dinner on Thursday 24 November. [continue reading…]
