Honorary degree for Monash professor

Professor Mollie Holman AO was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws at a recent Monash graduation ceremony, which also included the inaugural award of the Mollie Holman Doctoral Medal.

Professor Holman has made a significant contribution to the university since 1963. She held a personal chair as professor of Physiology from 1970 until her retirement in 1996. Now an emeritus professor, she is still actively engaged in teaching and research.

Professor Holman was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in recognition of her significant contributions to science and education. She was a founding member of the Australian Physiological and Pharmacological Society, and served as its president for several years. She is also a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Physics.

The Mollie Holman Doctoral Medal will be awarded annually for the best thesis for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in each faculty of the university. It has been created in honour of Professor Holman's endeavours in postgraduate education.

Monash chancellor Mr Jerry Ellis and Emeritus Professor Mollie Holman.