Annual Review 2016 | Page 7

LIBRARY AND LEARNING COMMONS RECEIVES A FACELIFT The Library and Learning Commons reveals a brand new look with 20% additional seating capacity. Taking the needs of students into account, it features individual and collaborative learning spaces, and social spaces. MONASH MALAYSIA PLEDGES TO SUPPORT WWF-MALAYSIA Monash University Malaysia signed a corporate pledge to support WWF-Malaysia’s My Fin My Life campaign to reduce shark fin consumption and promote sustainable seafood. RECOGNISING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 121 undergraduate and postgraduate students were recognised for their academic achievements at the Scholarships and Awards Ceremony 2016. MONASH SIGNS RDA WITH CCM INNOVATIONS Monash University Malaysia signed a three-year Research Development Agreement with CCM Innovations Sdn Bhd. Together with the School of Engineering, they will embark on two projects under the “Monash-CCM Advanced Polymer Research Program”. FOUR GOLDS FOR MONASH RESEARCHERS AT ITEX All four Monash Malaysia teams were awarded gold medals at the 2016 International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition. Organised by the Malaysian Invention and Design Society, the exhibition attracted more than 1,000 creations by inventors and researchers from both local and international universities and research institutes. 5