India, Nov. 20 -- Following a four-week consultation period with staff and the Monash Branch of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), Monash University will transition MSDI from a standalone institute, realigning and continuing its programs and centre operations to relevant faculties or the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) portfolio from 1 January 2026. This change will ensure long-term sustainability and stronger alignment with Monash's research and education model.
Monash is home to 41 institutes, centres, hubs and initiatives (33 outside MSDI and eight inside MSDI) advancing sustainability and climate change research across the University; MSDI is currently the only institute focused on climate change and sustain...