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On Monday the 28th of August, the annual John Monash Oration took place at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s Colonial Theatre in Sydney. The event featured a keynote speech by Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel AO. John Monash Scholar (2004) Lara Olsen, gave a response. The topic of this year’s Oration was leadership in Science: how it impacts jobs of the future, innovation and energy security in Australia. “Education, Aspiration and Encouragement” is what the Chief Scientist says we need to get things done in Australia’s future. To read Dr Finkel’s full speech click here ( http://www.chiefscientist.gov.au/2017/08/speech-john-monash-oration/ ) About the General Sir John Monash Foundation: Our mission is to invest in outstanding Australians from all fields of endeavour who demonstrate remarkable qualities of leadership and have the ability to deliver outcomes and inspire others for the benefit of Australia. The John Monash Scholarships are postgraduate scholarships awarded to outstanding Australians with leadership potential who wish to study overseas. The John Monash Scholarships are amongst the most important postgraduate scholarships currently available in Australia. Apply for a John Monash Scholarship: Applications open on the 1st of May and close on the 1st of August of each year. Australian Citizens who have completed an undergraduate degree in Australia (or are about to complete) and want to pursue a Masters or PhD program overseas are eligible to apply. There are no restrictions to age, study discipline, or choice of overseas institution. Visit our website to learn more about us and apply for a scholarship: http://johnmonash.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MonashScholars Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/general-sir-john-monash-foundation Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnmonashfoundation