The Monash University Prato Centre (often known as Monash Prato)[1] is a teaching and research centre in Tuscany. It is located in an 18th-century palace, the Palazzo Vaj (or Vai), in the historical centre of Prato. It was opened on 17 September 2001, as part of Monash University's internationalisation policy. It was established with the assistance of the local government of Prato, the region of Tuscany and prominent Italian-Australians Rino and Diana Grollo.[2]
The Centre aims to develop Australia's links with Europe, through research collaboration, seminars and conferences, and as a centre of study for Australian students.[3]
It is now the largest Australian institution of its kind in Europe. The Centre's patron is Sir James Gobbo, AC, an Australian jurist who was the first Governor of Victoria of Italian descent.
- ^ "Chi siamo". Prato. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ "Old school network, In brief, Monash Magazine, Issue 23 May 2009". www.monash.edu.au. Archived from the original on 7 June 2011.
- ^ History and aims