Monash Information Technology
@monash-infotech.bsky.social
Official account for the Monash University Faculty of Information Technology.
Leading experts in Data Science, AI, Cybersecurity, Software Systems and HCI.
https://www.monash.edu/it
Leading experts in Data Science, AI, Cybersecurity, Software Systems and HCI.
https://www.monash.edu/it
Happy holidays to our wonderful community. Wishing you all a restful break filled with warmth and joy 🌟
December 23, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Happy holidays to our wonderful community. Wishing you all a restful break filled with warmth and joy 🌟
Our Industry Experience Studio Projects see teams of IT master's students develop tech solutions for social good.
A great chance for students to gain hands-on experience, and for industry professionals to mentor tomorrow's bright and passionate minds: https://youtu.be/5AvjWBHax_k
A great chance for students to gain hands-on experience, and for industry professionals to mentor tomorrow's bright and passionate minds: https://youtu.be/5AvjWBHax_k
December 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Our Industry Experience Studio Projects see teams of IT master's students develop tech solutions for social good.
A great chance for students to gain hands-on experience, and for industry professionals to mentor tomorrow's bright and passionate minds: https://youtu.be/5AvjWBHax_k
A great chance for students to gain hands-on experience, and for industry professionals to mentor tomorrow's bright and passionate minds: https://youtu.be/5AvjWBHax_k
Hidden in our smart devices, surveillance has crept into everyday life. Dr Jathan Sadowski shares his expert insights on Opt Out into why simply 'logging off' doesn't cut it anymore: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/downloadthisshow/opt-out-episode-five/105872250
December 22, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Hidden in our smart devices, surveillance has crept into everyday life. Dr Jathan Sadowski shares his expert insights on Opt Out into why simply 'logging off' doesn't cut it anymore: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/downloadthisshow/opt-out-episode-five/105872250
Missed #AUSQRC 2025? Watch the illustrative recap to discover the the focus, discussions and speaker topics of this future-focused workshop sponsored by KPMG, PentenAmio, Senetas, Quantum Australia and Nisient: https://youtu.be/zyvzNhOwJv0
#cybersecurity
#cybersecurity
December 22, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Missed #AUSQRC 2025? Watch the illustrative recap to discover the the focus, discussions and speaker topics of this future-focused workshop sponsored by KPMG, PentenAmio, Senetas, Quantum Australia and Nisient: https://youtu.be/zyvzNhOwJv0
#cybersecurity
#cybersecurity
Congratulations to Prof Jianfei Cai and Prof Florian Mueller for becoming @acm.org Distinguished Members!
Awarded to only 61 recipients globally, this honour recognises their world-class research: https://www.monash.edu/it/news/2025/two-faculty-of-it-researchers-named-acm-distinguished-members
Awarded to only 61 recipients globally, this honour recognises their world-class research: https://www.monash.edu/it/news/2025/two-faculty-of-it-researchers-named-acm-distinguished-members
December 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Congratulations to Prof Jianfei Cai and Prof Florian Mueller for becoming @acm.org Distinguished Members!
Awarded to only 61 recipients globally, this honour recognises their world-class research: https://www.monash.edu/it/news/2025/two-faculty-of-it-researchers-named-acm-distinguished-members
Awarded to only 61 recipients globally, this honour recognises their world-class research: https://www.monash.edu/it/news/2025/two-faculty-of-it-researchers-named-acm-distinguished-members
The National Indigenous Space Academy is open for 2026!
If you're a First Nations student studying STEM at any uni in Australia, apply to learn at @nasajpl.bsky.social or RAL Space: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_KsvIh8b9LVoXwWemproIiePftSCxfUl0qUgjxzq8kk/viewform?edit_requested=true
If you're a First Nations student studying STEM at any uni in Australia, apply to learn at @nasajpl.bsky.social or RAL Space: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_KsvIh8b9LVoXwWemproIiePftSCxfUl0qUgjxzq8kk/viewform?edit_requested=true
December 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The National Indigenous Space Academy is open for 2026!
If you're a First Nations student studying STEM at any uni in Australia, apply to learn at @nasajpl.bsky.social or RAL Space: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_KsvIh8b9LVoXwWemproIiePftSCxfUl0qUgjxzq8kk/viewform?edit_requested=true
If you're a First Nations student studying STEM at any uni in Australia, apply to learn at @nasajpl.bsky.social or RAL Space: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_KsvIh8b9LVoXwWemproIiePftSCxfUl0qUgjxzq8kk/viewform?edit_requested=true
In CNBC Indonesia – Research co-led by Prof John Grundy to create a real-time AI platform connecting medical practitioners and community with the latest research:
Dunia Medis Bakal Berubah Total, Asia Tenggara Godok Peta Jalan AI
Asia Tenggara dan Pasifik Barat siapkan peta jalan teknologi AI untuk bukti medis real-time. Simak selengkapnya!
www.cnbcindonesia.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
In CNBC Indonesia – Research co-led by Prof John Grundy to create a real-time AI platform connecting medical practitioners and community with the latest research:
Hear Jeni Lee and Bianca Vallentine from the @emergingtechlab.bsky.social speak about their bold documentary 'Entangled' that delves into AI and the work of the Wilderness Society.
Learn more: https://wilderness-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aIuxPd_qQL26vTwaa8cDsA<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
@admscentre.org.au
Learn more: https://wilderness-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aIuxPd_qQL26vTwaa8cDsA<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
@admscentre.org.au
December 12, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Hear Jeni Lee and Bianca Vallentine from the @emergingtechlab.bsky.social speak about their bold documentary 'Entangled' that delves into AI and the work of the Wilderness Society.
Learn more: https://wilderness-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aIuxPd_qQL26vTwaa8cDsA<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
@admscentre.org.au
Learn more: https://wilderness-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aIuxPd_qQL26vTwaa8cDsA<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
@admscentre.org.au
Our student Madeleine Neaves attended #COP30 this year, connecting with innovators, advocates, researchers and policymakers working to accelerate the energy transition – including Jacinda Ardern: https://www.monash.edu/energy-institute/news-events/latest-news/articles/2025/cop30-wrap-up
December 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Our student Madeleine Neaves attended #COP30 this year, connecting with innovators, advocates, researchers and policymakers working to accelerate the energy transition – including Jacinda Ardern: https://www.monash.edu/energy-institute/news-events/latest-news/articles/2025/cop30-wrap-up
Congratulations to Prof Ron Steinfeld who is involved in the recent Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Mathematics for Quantum Era Security and Trust led by @sydney.edu.au: https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/monash-researchers-to-collaborate-on-four-arc-centres-of-excellence
December 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Congratulations to Prof Ron Steinfeld who is involved in the recent Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Mathematics for Quantum Era Security and Trust led by @sydney.edu.au: https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/monash-researchers-to-collaborate-on-four-arc-centres-of-excellence
Monash Energy Institute is hosting its energy camp in Feb 2026 for PhD students, early to mid-career researchers and all IT students!
Engage with the infrastructure driving the energy transition: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYZDrWfNFkrnsDDxMicCPQuUIoI21e2Wom8ZSXqm-m0NtATQ/viewform
Engage with the infrastructure driving the energy transition: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYZDrWfNFkrnsDDxMicCPQuUIoI21e2Wom8ZSXqm-m0NtATQ/viewform
December 10, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Monash Energy Institute is hosting its energy camp in Feb 2026 for PhD students, early to mid-career researchers and all IT students!
Engage with the infrastructure driving the energy transition: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYZDrWfNFkrnsDDxMicCPQuUIoI21e2Wom8ZSXqm-m0NtATQ/viewform
Engage with the infrastructure driving the energy transition: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYZDrWfNFkrnsDDxMicCPQuUIoI21e2Wom8ZSXqm-m0NtATQ/viewform
@monashuniversity.bsky.social is paving the path for an AI platform connecting healthcare professionals, policymakers and community with the latest research in near real-time: https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/ai-enabled-health-evidence-for-south-east-asia-and-the-western-pacific-one-step-closer
December 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
@monashuniversity.bsky.social is paving the path for an AI platform connecting healthcare professionals, policymakers and community with the latest research in near real-time: https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/ai-enabled-health-evidence-for-south-east-asia-and-the-western-pacific-one-step-closer
Prof Shonali Krishnaswamy and Prof Geoff Webb spoke on ABC Radio about the National AI Plan and the need to move forward in building sovereign AI by upskilling the Australian workforce.
Missed it? Catch up now: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/alicesprings-drive/drive/106081276
Missed it? Catch up now: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/alicesprings-drive/drive/106081276
December 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Prof Shonali Krishnaswamy and Prof Geoff Webb spoke on ABC Radio about the National AI Plan and the need to move forward in building sovereign AI by upskilling the Australian workforce.
Missed it? Catch up now: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/alicesprings-drive/drive/106081276
Missed it? Catch up now: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/alicesprings-drive/drive/106081276
Represented by A/Prof Abhinav Dhall, @monashuniversity.bsky.social joined leading organisations in a major consortium established by Fujitsu to address the growing risks of AI: https://www.monash.edu/it/news/2025/monash-joins-global-consortium-to-combat-ai-driven-deepfakes-and-misinformation
December 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Represented by A/Prof Abhinav Dhall, @monashuniversity.bsky.social joined leading organisations in a major consortium established by Fujitsu to address the growing risks of AI: https://www.monash.edu/it/news/2025/monash-joins-global-consortium-to-combat-ai-driven-deepfakes-and-misinformation
Dr Fareed Kaviani spoke to Hong Kong-based Phoenix TV about the @emergingtechlab.bsky.social's research which found that climate events such as floods are intensifying energy hardships for Australians – with potential implications globally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDypNqRbtd0
December 5, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Dr Fareed Kaviani spoke to Hong Kong-based Phoenix TV about the @emergingtechlab.bsky.social's research which found that climate events such as floods are intensifying energy hardships for Australians – with potential implications globally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDypNqRbtd0
Congratulations to Dr Tasdik Hasan for having his PhD paper accepted into @thelancet.com Psychiatry – a leading journal ranked first among 54 biological psychiatry journals and 2nd out of 288 psychiatry journeys:
Giving voice to the Deaf community: co-designing a Bangla Mental Health Sign Language Bank in Bangladesh
Deaf communities worldwide face systemic barriers in accessing mental health care because of social exclusion and marginalisation. In Bangladesh, these challenges are compounded by a historical neglect of mental health among the Deaf. This study explored mental health understanding and experiences w...
www.thelancet.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Congratulations to Dr Tasdik Hasan for having his PhD paper accepted into @thelancet.com Psychiatry – a leading journal ranked first among 54 biological psychiatry journals and 2nd out of 288 psychiatry journeys:
Our PhD researcher, Nathalie Overdevest, is designing #tech that boosts our natural ability to recall, instead of outsourcing everything to our devices.
Read our latest blog to see how #embodieddesign could reshape the future of #memory technology:
Read our latest blog to see how #embodieddesign could reshape the future of #memory technology:
Make a move: Tech that helps us remember with our bodies
Remembering is a quiet skill that shapes who we are. From recalling a favourite holiday to keeping track of a grocery list, every act of remembering reinforces our independence and sense of self.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Our PhD researcher, Nathalie Overdevest, is designing #tech that boosts our natural ability to recall, instead of outsourcing everything to our devices.
Read our latest blog to see how #embodieddesign could reshape the future of #memory technology:
Read our latest blog to see how #embodieddesign could reshape the future of #memory technology:
The Federal Government has released the National AI Plan.
Monash AI Institute Director Prof Shonali Krishnaswamy shared with The Educator her expert insights into the plan, its potential and the innovation landscape: https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/national-ai-pcanvalan-announced/288573
Monash AI Institute Director Prof Shonali Krishnaswamy shared with The Educator her expert insights into the plan, its potential and the innovation landscape: https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/national-ai-pcanvalan-announced/288573
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The Federal Government has released the National AI Plan.
Monash AI Institute Director Prof Shonali Krishnaswamy shared with The Educator her expert insights into the plan, its potential and the innovation landscape: https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/national-ai-pcanvalan-announced/288573
Monash AI Institute Director Prof Shonali Krishnaswamy shared with The Educator her expert insights into the plan, its potential and the innovation landscape: https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/national-ai-pcanvalan-announced/288573
Last week, a delegation from our Faculty travelled to IIT Bombay to run a research workshop exploring work from each institution across computer science, AI and digital health, as well as potential collaboration opportunities through the IITB-Monash Research Academy: https://www.iitbmonash.org/
December 2, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Last week, a delegation from our Faculty travelled to IIT Bombay to run a research workshop exploring work from each institution across computer science, AI and digital health, as well as potential collaboration opportunities through the IITB-Monash Research Academy: https://www.iitbmonash.org/
🎉 Well done to Siyuan Yan for being named International Student of the Year – Research at the Victorian International Education Awards! 🎉
Learn more now: https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/monash-celebrates-outstanding-success-at-the-2025-victorian-international-education-awards
Learn more now: https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/monash-celebrates-outstanding-success-at-the-2025-victorian-international-education-awards
December 2, 2025 at 3:50 AM
🎉 Well done to Siyuan Yan for being named International Student of the Year – Research at the Victorian International Education Awards! 🎉
Learn more now: https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/monash-celebrates-outstanding-success-at-the-2025-victorian-international-education-awards
Learn more now: https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/monash-celebrates-outstanding-success-at-the-2025-victorian-international-education-awards
Invented by our students, 'Nudge' is an AI budgeting app to stop impulse spending. Learn more about Zahir Hassan and Hakeem Dimozantos who created the product in our new Deep Tech Entrepreneurship unit: https://www.monash.edu/it/news/2025/monash-student-team-accepted-into-prestigious-antler-program
December 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Invented by our students, 'Nudge' is an AI budgeting app to stop impulse spending. Learn more about Zahir Hassan and Hakeem Dimozantos who created the product in our new Deep Tech Entrepreneurship unit: https://www.monash.edu/it/news/2025/monash-student-team-accepted-into-prestigious-antler-program
Google has introduced new TPUs, competing with NVIDIA's leading AI chips.
A/Prof Markus Wagner describes Google's growth in this market as 'inevitable, providing insight into the impact of this shift on AI vendors: https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/google-challenges-nvidia-in-ai-chip-market.html
A/Prof Markus Wagner describes Google's growth in this market as 'inevitable, providing insight into the impact of this shift on AI vendors: https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/google-challenges-nvidia-in-ai-chip-market.html
November 28, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Google has introduced new TPUs, competing with NVIDIA's leading AI chips.
A/Prof Markus Wagner describes Google's growth in this market as 'inevitable, providing insight into the impact of this shift on AI vendors: https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/google-challenges-nvidia-in-ai-chip-market.html
A/Prof Markus Wagner describes Google's growth in this market as 'inevitable, providing insight into the impact of this shift on AI vendors: https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/google-challenges-nvidia-in-ai-chip-market.html
Join our expert masterclass on how Gen AI is being evaluated, deployed and governed in hospitals and other healthcare environments: https://www.monash.edu/it/events/2025/building-trustworthy-genai-for-healthcare-innovation
🗓️ 5 Dec, 9AM-4:30PM
📍Online and at Monash Velos Accelerator, Clayton
🗓️ 5 Dec, 9AM-4:30PM
📍Online and at Monash Velos Accelerator, Clayton
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Join our expert masterclass on how Gen AI is being evaluated, deployed and governed in hospitals and other healthcare environments: https://www.monash.edu/it/events/2025/building-trustworthy-genai-for-healthcare-innovation
🗓️ 5 Dec, 9AM-4:30PM
📍Online and at Monash Velos Accelerator, Clayton
🗓️ 5 Dec, 9AM-4:30PM
📍Online and at Monash Velos Accelerator, Clayton
Saw a Black Friday deal that's too good to be true?
Prof Monica Whitty spoke to @theguardian.com about the rise in online shopping scams costing Australians millions of dollars: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/nov/24/over-half-australians-experience-black-friday-sales-buyers-remorse
Prof Monica Whitty spoke to @theguardian.com about the rise in online shopping scams costing Australians millions of dollars: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/nov/24/over-half-australians-experience-black-friday-sales-buyers-remorse
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Saw a Black Friday deal that's too good to be true?
Prof Monica Whitty spoke to @theguardian.com about the rise in online shopping scams costing Australians millions of dollars: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/nov/24/over-half-australians-experience-black-friday-sales-buyers-remorse
Prof Monica Whitty spoke to @theguardian.com about the rise in online shopping scams costing Australians millions of dollars: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/nov/24/over-half-australians-experience-black-friday-sales-buyers-remorse
We're excited to announce that we've received four ARC DECRAS in the latest round. Please join us in congratulating:
🌟 Dr Xiaoning Du
🌟 Dr Russell Tsuchida
🌟 Dr Danilo Urzedo
🌟 Dr Zachari Swiecki
Learn more: https://rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/Download/Report/a3f6be6e-33f7-4fb5-98a6-7526aaa184cf/285
🌟 Dr Xiaoning Du
🌟 Dr Russell Tsuchida
🌟 Dr Danilo Urzedo
🌟 Dr Zachari Swiecki
Learn more: https://rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/Download/Report/a3f6be6e-33f7-4fb5-98a6-7526aaa184cf/285
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 AM
We're excited to announce that we've received four ARC DECRAS in the latest round. Please join us in congratulating:
🌟 Dr Xiaoning Du
🌟 Dr Russell Tsuchida
🌟 Dr Danilo Urzedo
🌟 Dr Zachari Swiecki
Learn more: https://rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/Download/Report/a3f6be6e-33f7-4fb5-98a6-7526aaa184cf/285
🌟 Dr Xiaoning Du
🌟 Dr Russell Tsuchida
🌟 Dr Danilo Urzedo
🌟 Dr Zachari Swiecki
Learn more: https://rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/Download/Report/a3f6be6e-33f7-4fb5-98a6-7526aaa184cf/285