Environmental Science: Opportunities for graduate study

Fri 9 Sept, 1:15-2:15pm, Babel-G03 (Lower Theatre), Building 139

Master of Science and Graduate Diploma (Advanced) in Mathematics and Statistics: General Information Session

Thurs 15 Sept, 12pm-1pm, Russell Love Theatre, Richard Berry, Building 160

Earth Sciences Honours/Masters Information Session

Wed 14 Sept, 5:15-6:15pm, Fritz Loewe Theatre, School of Earth Sciences, Building 200

Major in Forest Sciences information session (School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences)

Like the idea of making a difference to the forests of the world? Then why not come along and check out what careers a Forest Science major can take you on. Pizza and drinks provided. Thu 22 Sept, 1-2pm, David Caro Podium 211, Building 192.

Master of Environment coffee information session

Join us for a coffee and chat with our academics about how your undergraduate degree could lead you into exciting environmentally-focussed areas such as Climate Change, Sustainable Cities or Conservation? Tues 13 Sept, 12pm-1pm, Meeting Room 1.04, OEP Walter Boas, Building 163. Register here.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Information Session

Interested in becoming a veterinarian?  In this session Dr Elizabeth Tudor will provide an overview of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Thurs 22 Sept, 1pm-2pm, Lower Theatre, FVAS Building 142. For more information visit the DVM website. 

Gender Diversity and Science: Busting the Myths and Opening Doors

Gender inequality in Science has a big history that continues today, yet we all know now that gender diversity is a key to successful teams and organisations. So why does the inequality still exist?Come and join in the discussion and hear how we as individuals and as an organisation can foster gender diversity in Science. More info here. Fri 23 Sept, 1pm-2pm, Malaysian Theatre, Basement, MSD, Building 133

BioSciences Majors Information Session for early-year BSc students

A showcase of majors for students going from first to second year, with short talks by staff working in the seven different majors offered by the School. Then mingle with the staff and share a pizza lunch. Tues 20 Sept, 1:05pm-1:55pm.  Agar Theatre, BioSciences 4, Building 147.

Breadth – Study animal health and behaviour, food, beer and wine production, and more

Find out about the full range of breadth subjects and tracks available at the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences. Learn about the wine industry, the principals of brewing beer (NEW subject), the origins of human and animal interactions or food for a healthy planet. Tues 20 Sept, 1pm-2pm, Lower Theatre, FVAS Building 142. For more information visit the website.

AstroLight Festival

Physics at Melbourne and Scienceworks have joined forces with experts, astronauts, artists and performers for a night starring astronomy and light. Enjoy talks and shows which illuminate the latest research on dark matter, lasers and light sabers, cosmology in Antarctica plus the astronomical knowledge systems of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

View the full program and book tickets online here. Facebook details here. Sat 10 Sept, 6:00pm-10:00pm.   

Spring Writing Festival

The Academic Skills writing session is an all-day event held Sat 17 Sept on the Parkville campus. Open to all, the writing festival aims to help you better communicate your ideas, knowledge and understanding in an academic context. Make sure you bring you own device and sign up via SAS.

Career Wise Sessions:

How to Approach People to Research Your Career

This session provides a systematic approach to identifying the “right” people to connect with, and shows you how to make useful connections. Mon 12 Sept, 12.00–1.30pm. Register here.

Presenting the Best You at Interview

Practice and fine-tune your interview skills before presenting to an employer. Thu 15 Sept, 1:00–2:00pm. Register here. 

South Africa in 2017- New Field Study Programs!

Get over to the Old Quad Wed 14 Sept, 4:00pm and groove to the live sounds of Alariiya’s Afrobeat and funk rhythms!

Find out how the School of Geography is partnering with RESEED to offer 4 new and exciting field study programs in South Africa during the 2017 Summer and Winter breaks.

Break Free from Anxiety Workshop

Worry, anxiety and stress are common experiences that can get in the way of study, work and relationships. Learning some facts about the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that go along with anxiety and some practical strategies can help you manage anxiety and lead a productive, fulfilling life. Sign up now online to attend this free one-day workshop over the non-teaching week. Wed 28 Sept, 9:30am-4:30pm.

Student Open Days: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

Discover your opportunities for medical research training at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, the University of Melbourne's Department of Medical Biology. Meet our scientists and students, discover our projects, tour our facilities and learn about our $5000 Alan W Harris Scholarship.
 
Wed 14 Sept, 4:00pm-6:00pm. More information here. 

Melbourne Business School Information Evening

Attend the MBS Information Evening to find out more about your options for studying business at the graduate level. Including our Master of Management programs in accounting, finance, management, HR and marketing designed for students without a commerce/business undergraduate degree. Tues 13 Sept, 6pm. Register here.

Master of Entrepreneurship: Wade Institute Open House

Discover the University's Master of Entrepreneurship degree and how it can help you gain the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to launch your own start-up over 1 intensive year.
Mon 19 Sept, 5:00pm-6:30pm. Registrations essential. All the info here.

Science and Technology Internship Subject SCIE30002

Are you interested in completing an internship over Summer or Semester 1, 2017 for course credit?
All the information you’ll need about the subject is on this website.  There’s still time to apply! Your first step is to submit an Expression of Interest form.

Forward Deployed Software Engineer Internship
Palantir

What:  Summer internship to design end-to-end solutions to solve customers’ hardest problems.
Who:  Do you love coding? Any students from engineering, maths, physics, computer science and other science majors who have a passion for developing and using technology to achieve a larger goal.
Where: Sydney
Remuneration: $8500/m
Applications close: Fri 30 Sept

Project Firefighters
Melbourne Water

What:  A number of opportunities for seasoned field based firefighters.
Responsibilities of the role include:
•Fire prevention and suppression in water supply catchments
•First attack fire response
•Land management activities
•General maintenance.
Where: Must reside permanently within 20 minutes normal driving time of the nominated Work Centre (Healesville, Warburton, Silvan or Thomson).
Remuneration: $25-$30p/h + allowances
Applications close: Sun 18 Sept

The Global Consulting Group is now recruiting

The Global Consulting Group (GCG) is a pro bono consulting firm that brings together not-for-profits, consulting professionals, and students to create real impact on social issues. Applications are now open for semester 1 2017, with roles available as project consultants, and in the marketing, HR, and events teams. Applications close on October 7. Please visit the website for detailed position descriptions.

Planting the seeds of sovereignty

Two plants that were brought to Australia more than 100 years ago bred together. But instead of creating a new hybrid, one plant has taken over. Find out why in this article. 

Yes, Aussie swimmers ‘choked’ in Rio

Many Australians felt disappointed by the swimming team's performance at the Rio Olympics, but is the criticism just? Or were expectations too high? This article explains it all.

Eureka Awards success for the Faculty of Science

In this news article, read about Associate Professor James McCaw, from the School of Mathematics and Statistics, who is part of a team that won a Eureka Prize for their science research.

The Selfish Gene
By Richard Dawkins

In his internationally bestselling, now classic volume, The Selfish Gene, Dawkins explains how the selfish gene can also be a subtle gene. The world of the selfish gene revolves around savage competition, ruthless exploitation, and deceit, and yet, Dawkins argues, acts of apparent altruism do exist in nature.

The Brain That Changes Itself 
By Norman Doidge, MD

Meet the ninety year old doctor, who, with the aid of a few simple exercises, is still practising medicine. His is just one of the incredible stories brain expert Norman Doidge tells as he reveals our brain's remarkable ability to repair itself through the power of positive thought.

Lab Girl
By Hope Jahren

An illuminating debut memoir of a woman in science; a moving portrait of a longtime friendship; and a stunningly fresh look at plants that will forever change how you see the natural world. Acclaimed scientist Hope Jahren has built three laboratories in which she’s studied trees, flowers, seeds, and soil. Her first book is a revelatory treatise on plant life—but it is also so much more.

Ask Counselling

Ask Counselling is a web-based blog that enables current students to submit questions anonymously, read answers from our counsellors, and view all other blog posts.

Relationships: from love to loss? Just look here. How to cope with exam stress? We have plenty of questions and answers related to that.

Want to ask a question? Just click on the Ask a question button and ask!

Services Finder

The University provides a wide variety of services to all students. Check out our online Service Finder, store it as a bookmark and come back here whenever you ever need. 

Help shape the future of your student precinct

The University is seeking input from current students to help shape the future of the proposed new Student Precinct at Parkville.

As part of a co-creation community you can get involved in discussions. Log in and participate at any time that suits you, and participate only in the conversations and topics that are of interest to you!

10 x cash prizes of $100, and a number of smaller incentives on offer.

Interested in taking part? Go here.