Flinders U announces Gary Stewart joins as professor of creative arts. Mr Stewart moves from Australian Dance Theatre, where he is artistic director.

Shane Murray (Monash U dean of art, design and architecture) is appointed a life fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects.

Monash U announces its professional staff awards

Individual award: Claudette Gerreyn (Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences)

Team awards: Marta Spes Skrbis, Rosalind McFarlane, Negar Mehr, Josephine Prestia, Lucas Santos, Lillian Saw and Belinda Ting from English Connect, Student Engagement and Campus Experience