Hi there
Welcome to another edition of the GradSc News. There are great things happening on campus lately, most notably Science Festival which has been engaging many people in science activities and workshops celebrating National Science Week.
This month, why not check out this great UOM Bucket List. Whether you’re a new student or have been here a while, this is a great list of activities and events to try out on campus to help you make the most of Melbourne!
In this issue you will see some great opportunities, particularly the Global Health Case competition and Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship.
Read on for this and much, much more…
IN THIS ISSUE- Under the Microscope
- Global Opportunities
- Events
- Top Jobs
- Internships
- Opportunities
- Congratulations
- Science in the Media
Science and Technology Internship Subject
Internships are a great way to road test possible jobs and explore different career options. To find out more about the Science and Technology Internship subject and how your internship could be counted towards your degree click here.
Making connections through international fieldwork and conference presentations
''Another challenge was the immersive nature of the field work. From waking up in the morning to going to bed at night, every minute added details to the research. Watching how people interact during menial tasks gave insight into interview responses and discussion group dynamics. Not only is it physically and mentally taxing, it becomes difficult to take the detail of notes required to capture every thought", Jack Simkin, Master of Environment.
Read the full article here.
Three Minute Thesis Competition Finals
The University’s Three Minute Thesis Competition is now at the Finals stage. Head along to support the three Science candidates still in the competition: Wing Yan Chan (BioSciences), David Kirszenblat (Mathematics & Statistics) and Howard Tang (BioSciences). Congratulations to our finalists and we wish you all the best! Wed 22 August, 11.00am–12.00pm, Level 1, 187 Grattan Street. More info here.
Climate and Energy College Seminar
Diplomatic Leadership and National Climate Action: Understanding the Shifting Roles of the US and China. 11.00am-12.00pm, Weds, 22 Aug, Level 1, 187 Grattan Street. More info here.
Student Open Days: Walter & Eliza Hall Institute
Discover your opportunities for PhD study at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute's Student Open Days. Meet our scientists and students, tour our facilities, learn about our Medical Biology PhD Program, projects and scholarships. Project areas include medical biology, chemistry, maths/stats, bioinformatics and computer science. 5 & 11 Sept, 1G Royal Parade. More info here.
Career workshops
Get a head start on your future employment options by developing your skills and experience while you study. Find information on work experience, skills development, entering the workforce and understanding the job market. Upcoming workshops include:Professional Image and Networking Resumes and Cover Letters Strategies for Employment and Other Opportunities Making the Most of LinkedInCareer
Directions Preparing for Interviews
See here for full details and registrations: Career workshops
Are you graduating in 2018? Numerous graduate programs are now open for applications!IBMNSW Government Graduate Program – Multiple Locations Closing Soon!!!TeslaCorrections Victoria Information Technology Graduate ProgramAllianz Australia 2019 Graduate Program – Multiple LocationsIT Graduate Associate
Program – Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) (All candidates considered including international students)NSW Government Graduate Program – Multiple LocationsKPMG Graduate Programme 2018 – Actuarial Advisory (Hong Kong
office)AusNet Services
See the full list here.
Field Assistant - Water Industry – ADS Environmental Services Pty Limited
This is a great opportunity for Engineering or Science Graduates with a desire to embark on a career in the Water Industry. Looking for individuals keen to do fieldwork, working with crews installing and maintaining data logging devices on site. You will need to be hands-on, good computer skills, a head for safety and a keen interest in hydrology and the water industry in general. Applications close on 31 Aug 2018 More information.
Digital Product Designer: Application Graphics & User Interface Design – Ynomia
This role can be somewhat flexible for a part-time student with demonstrated skills (and/or be full-time). Part-time will be ~20hours/week. An opportunity for the role to become permanent exists. Pre-Requisites:Demonstrated education pathway and experience in a similar role, ideally 1-2 years of relevant design experience (incl. internships, own projects, school projects)Relevant bachelors, masters or degree work, experienceAbility to communicate in a fluent and courteous manner, both orally and in writing, offering information supported by proven data and reasoningAdaptability, patience, and ability to define your own concept of success and outcomesWillingness to learn and ability to support open communication channels
All candidates considered including international students
Applications close on 20 Aug. More information.
There are numerous companies already recruiting for Summer internships!
Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities – Program Management, Policy Development, National Transport Systems, Regional Development.
GM Holden – Supply Chain and Logistics, IT, Engineering and more….
Wood – Engineering
Jane Street – Quantitative Trading Intern
PPG – Chemistry, Engineering
Bosch – Artificial Intelligence software development
Carlton & United Breweries – Engineering, IT, Science
Commonwealth Parliamentary Internships – Cybersecurity, Science Policy, Environmental Science, Energy Policy, Counter-Terrorism, Public Health
More info here.
Science and Technology Internship – SCIE90017
Interning gives you the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge in a professional environment while still counting towards your degree. Why do the subject?Gain real experience working in a science or technology-related workplace for ~100 hoursRoad test your career and potential career pathways in scienceReflect, enhance and develop your communication and leadership skillsBuild valuable networks
To find out more about the Science and Technology Internship subject and how your internship could be counted towards your degree click here.
International Internship in Environment – GEOG90022
International Internship in the Environment is an elective subject available to students in the Master of Science (Geography), Master of Environment, Master of Urban Horticulture or Master of Forest Ecosystem Science. Eligible students gain subject credit for a placement with an organisation based in another country. It provides students with the opportunity to gain exposure to a different cultural setting and to think critically about the nature of the relationship between theory and practice.
The broad aim of the internship is to provide the opportunity for graduate students to gain invaluable practical experience and to build their networks with industry, government or NGOs in order to further enhance their knowledge and skills in their chosen area of study. Students will have the chance to make a positive contribution to the host organisation by applying their previous experience, skills and knowledge gained through study.
To find out more about International Internship in Environment click here.
Mentors wanted! Meet a NASA astronaut, and help develop an experiment for the ISS
From September 24-28 we are hosting Mission Discovery, a five day space and STEM program for high school students, featuring NASA astronaut and International Space Station commander Steve Swanson and other NASA leaders. We are looking for graduate students or final year undergrads to volunteer to mentor two groups of six students over the week as they develop an experiment for the ISS. Mentors will get an exclusive VIP experience with Steve Swanson and the winning experiment will be launched into space and conducted by astronauts on the ISS. Email Daryl Holland for more information or to register your interest.
Wanted: Postgraduate students to represent the University in Atlanta
We will be entering a team of six postgraduate students in the elite Emory Global Health Case Competition to be held in Atlanta in Mar, 2019. We will cover the team’s costs of travel to and accommodation in Atlanta. Our Emory team will be selected from among the participants in the University of Melbourne Global Health Case Competition, the final of which will be held in Oct 2018. In order to be eligible to enter the competition students will need to be still enrolled in a postgraduate degree at the University on 31 Mar, 2019. More info here.
Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship
Are you considering applying for a 2019 PhD Course at UoM? Open to Australian students wishing to undertake graduate coursework or research in the areas of technology and innovation, strengthening Australia-Asia ties or enabling positive social change, the scholarship includes up to AUD$120,000 over 2-3 years. More info here.
LEAD: Leadership Exploration and Development
LEAD is the pilot of a new leadership development program from GSA. It is offered free to University of Melbourne graduate students and will challenge you to think beyond your studies and drive change in your community. Participants are supported by a team of leaders and a supportive, values-driven community. The program includes workshops, meet-ups, projects, coaching and a retreat. Applications close 27 Aug. More info here.
Applications Open for 2019 RV Investigator voyage
Masters students – you can now apply to join the 2019 CAPSTAN (Collaborative Australian Postgraduate Sea Training Alliance Network) Research Vessel Investigator voyage. The 2019 voyage will depart from Hobart, Tasmania on 29 Apr 2019 and arrive in Fremantle, Western Australia on 9 May 2019. The voyage will consist of practical hands-on
research, sea training, theoretical lectures and an assessment of your ability to communicate scientific findings and ideas. If successful, you may be eligible to enrol in the Science & Technology Internship subject for credit. University of Melbourne Masters students are encouraged to apply before applications close on 30 Sept. Applicants should copy robyn.schofield@unimelb.edu.au into their application email. More info here.
SSAF Questionnaire- Prizes to be won!
A Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) Questionnaire is now available for students to complete until 19 Aug. The main question it asks is – if you had $100 of SSAF funds to spend, how would you spend it? Then there is a range of categories where you can allocate the money. This will help inform SSAF spending in the future. Any student who fills it in will have a chance to win a blue tooth polaroid camera or some Uni merch. More info here.
Academic Writing Feedback and Maths & Stats Help
Meet with an experienced peer for:
- Academic Writing, 12.00pm-4.00pm, Mon–Fri, venues listed here. Bring a printed copy of your writing and some questions you want to ask.
- Maths and Stats Help, 12.30pm-2.30pm, Mon–Fri, venues listed here. Ask for help with basic maths and statistics in any discipline or subject.
English Language Workshop Series
Want to develop your English language skills in semester 2? Academic Skills is running English language workshops throughout August. More info here.
Calling all Food Innovators!
The Australian Macadamia Industry is seeking new innovative ideas to inspire packaged food product development using macadamias. Your idea could WIN you a trip to Fi Europe 2019, the leading global meeting place for food beverage innovation hosted in Paris, a trip to the judging event in Byron Bay or a $5,000 cash grant to help your further studies. More info here.
Help us make the University of Melbourne inclusive of students with ALL abilities!
We want you for 10-20 minutes online! Click here to participate in the survey. All Welcomed! Particularly students on the autism spectrum.
Starting Somewhere Internships Podcast
Starting Somewhere is a ten episode podcast from the University of Melbourne all about finding and making the most of your internship. We give you three new places to look for an internship, and ironically for a podcast, some visual ideas for finding your perfect placement. Everyone has to start somewhere - The University of Melbourne shows you how. More info here.
CAPS Lunchtime Workshops
Counselling and Psychological Services have the following upcoming free workshops:
- Overcoming Procrastination, Tues 21 Aug, 1.00pm–2.00pm, Stop 1 Room 109
- Optimising Focus and Attention, Tues 28 Aug, 1.00pm–2.00pm, Stop 1, Room 109
- Assertive Communication, Tues 11 Sept, 1.00pm–2.00pm, Stop1, Room 109
Chancellor’s Prize for Excellence in the PhD Thesis
Congratulations to Rebecca Leane from the School of Physics who was awarded one of 6 Chancellor’s Prizes for Excellence in the PhD Thesis for her thesis, Phenomenology of Particle Dark Matter, submitted in 2017.
Thesis Submission
The following students submitted their PhD and MPhil theses in July. Congratulations on the culmination of your hard work!
Yingjun Chen
Jaimys Arnott
Chen Li
Hannah Alcantara
Els Karel Van Burm
Axel Newton
Alexander McDonald
Eiasha Waheed
Xuan Cheng
Mandy Freund
Evelyn Chou
The sleepy lizard awakens new tools for climate change research
Associate Professor Michael Kearney discusses how the way Australia’s sleepy lizard reacts to water shortages gives us an insight into the effects of climate change on animals. Read more here.
Tropics expansion nudges cyclone formation into new areas
A new paper by Dr Sharmila Sur and Professor Kevin Walsh has found that tropical cyclones are forming further from the equator as the planet warms, bringing new regions into the zone of the intense storms, including parts of eastern Australia. Read more here.
Feral cat observed hunting at nest boxes: another threat to the critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum?
A team in the School of BioSciences say new evidence has raised concerns about the possibility of feral cats preying upon the critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum, with a cat detected on cameras at two nest boxes used by the possums. Read more here.
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