Professor Brian Johnson is a futurist who works with organizations to develop an actionable 10-15 year vision and what it will feel like to live in the future. Brian is currently the futurist in residence at Arizona State University’s Center for Science and the Imagination, a Professor in the School for the Future of Innovation […]
The journey through a PhD is often about much more than just research. Being flexible, having patience and persistence, and the ability to work independently while managing research and clinical work were all a part of the challenge for 2015 Allied Health Scholar Teresa Brown who recently submitted her final thesis for review. Teresa’s PhD
The Satellite Foundation’s Menzies Young Leader program is in full swing! Eight amazing young people from various parts of Victoria are participating in a series of six Saturday workshops, talking about shared experiences of living in a family where a parent or sibling has mental health issues, and how to capture and transform their experiences and
2014 NHMRC/Menzies Fellow in Medicine, Dr Si Ming Man, has been presented the Jim Pittard Early Career Award from the Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM) for his growing body of research work. The award recognises distinguished contributions in any area of Australian research in microbiology by scientists in early stages of their career. Si Ming
One of the founding Directors of the original Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Trust, Robert White AO, has passed away peacefully aged 93. Bob White, as he was better known, was also the Deputy Chair of the Menzies Foundation when Sir Ninian Stephen was Chair in the late 90s. Mr White was the honorary Treasurer for
“My Aboriginal identity is me and I work hard to make sure it is something significant in my life, so everyone knows that I am proud of my heritage.” Menzies Indigenous Mentoring Fellow, Michelle Kerrin, is working hard to making her mark during her Indigenous Studies degree at Melbourne University and as a mentor with
Liz Killen believes that Australian science is world-leading, and the more people that know about it, the better. A passionate communicator, she recently jumped at the opportunity get some of Imperial College’s researchers sharing their work at the secret bar under the Australian High Commission as a part of the ‘Pint of Science’ festival –
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The Menzies Foundation has recently undertaken a strategic review leading into its 40th year and will be shifting and refining its priorities. From 2018, the Menzies Foundation will continue to invest in visionary and inspirational Australian leaders, focusing on three key areas: new investment to identify and support the development of entrepreneurial leaders to harness
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Working on one of the world’s most intractable issues – how to improve the global response to historic levels of refugee displacement – has become a daily pursuit for Menzies Scholar, Patrick Wall. Fresh from finishing his LL.M. in International Law at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland, the 2015
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The Menzies Foundation has released its 2016 annual report following the AGM on Friday 19 May. Menzies Foundation Chair, Professor Simon Maddocks and CEO, Sarah Hardy, released the report saying it had been a time of consolidation and reflection. “Our Menzies Scholars have continued their strong record of achievement and leadership across many and variety
Natasha is driven by a profound passion for both creativity and analytics, a synergy that fosters authentic storytelling in the digital realm with both innovation and integrity.
Throughout her career, she has consistently integrated the overarching marketing and communications narrative with the emotional connections of audiences. She is currently pursuing a Certificate in Society and the Individual from Flinders University, furthering her exploration of human behaviour and the critical importance of connectedness between organisations, individuals, and communities.
