Three Indian Students Win Monash University Change It Challenge Final

Study in Australia: These students are from The Indian Public School, Coimbatore. They have been crowned as winners of the Monash University challenge in Melbourne.

Monash University announced the winners of the Change It Challenge. The winners are three students from The Indian Public School in Coimbatore.

Srivatsav, Srinivas and Sriram have won with their presentation on the impacts of the rising temperatures and methane gases. The solutions they provided included using a biogas generator to convert the cow dung into renewable and clean energy.

Srivatsav, Srinivas and Sriram said, “The week was not just an opportunity to challenge ourselves, but a chance to meet other students from across the world who share our passion for making a difference,” said the team from Coimbatore. We’ve embraced the cultures, friendships and inspiration that comes from being part of a global community. Being able to meet senior academics who care about education and their students will leave a lasting impression on us.”

While commenting on the challenge, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) and Senior Vice President, Professor Craig Jeffrey, said, "The Change it Challenge Grand Final was an opportunity for students to make a positive impact on the world. The participation of students from across the globe reflects our dedication to international collaboration and the power of global ideas. We believe that great ideas can emerge from anywhere. We are committed to providing opportunities for people around the world to share, develop, and bring their ideas to life."

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Taman Rama Intercultural School Bali students Neyja, Michelle, and Anna finished in second place with their presentation on reusing, reducing, and recycling to support Bali's ocean ecosystem. The third position was secured by Aditya from International School Dhaka who provided solutions for water hyacinths by creating eco-friendly products like paper and baskets.

The challenge aimed to encourage high school students to provide solutions to the issues around climate change and thriving communities. They were told to leverage research, education, cultural transformation and innovation in their presentation to make a global impact. Students from India, Thailand, China, South Korea, Bangladesh and Indonesia participated in this challenge.

"As part of their visit to Melbourne, the group of 12 students, accompanied by their school counsellors were able to partake in a week of activities that showcased the world-class facilities of Monash University’s Clayton and Caulfield campuses and tour the vibrant city of Melbourne. They also participated in an academic roundtable hosted by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) and Senior Vice-President, Professor Allie Clemans. Researchers from the Monash Assistive Technology and Society Centre, as well as the Monash Gender, Peace and Security Centre, shared insights into Monash’s impactful research, the power of collaboration and how young people can drive change in their communities," says the university statement.

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