No Images? Click here Hi there, We hope your exams and end of semester assessments are going well! Remember to take time for yourself to rest, eat, sleep and exercise. The University also runs free mindfulness sessions every Wednesday that you are welcome to attend (running until Wed Nov 29). Don’t forget it is time to start thinking about your 2018 subjects, as re-enrolment for 2018 has now opened. You must re-enrol for your course by Fri 8 Dec (11:59pm). Graduate Research students please note that this does not apply to you as your re-enrolment occurs via your annual Progress Reviews. Some important news - please be aware that graduate research students are now permitted to include in-progress articles towards publication in their research thesis, with clear acknowledgement of the publication status of article/s in the preface of the thesis. This will support timely submission of theses and will broaden the scope of permissible publications in theses. More information. Finally, we would love your feedback about this newsletter so we can work on ensuring it’s as useful as possible. To go in the running to win a double movie pass, please complete our survey here. It will only take a couple of minutes! Now sit back, relax, take a break from your studies and read this month’s GradSci_NEWS! IN THIS ISSUE
Events and WorkshopsGSA Thesis Boot CampThe Graduate Student Association (GSA) will be running its next thesis boot camp on the Burnley campus, in Melbourne’s oldest gardens. Join other grad students on site for a focused three-day writing program. Fri 1 - Sun 3 Dec. Applications close Sun 12 Nov. Further details. Grad Research FestivalHosted by Melbourne CSHE, the Grad Research Festival is a unique opportunity for all graduate researchers to engage, learn from, teach and network with each other and the rest of the University. Put simply, this is YOUR day! Part conference, part festival, the program for the day includes sessions on a wide range of topics from research to professional development and transferable skills to engagement. Thu 23 Nov, 9.30am - 4pm. See the program and book a spot. Getting Started: Comprehensive library research (final session for 2017)This session is aimed at newly-enrolled graduate researchers. The session provides an introduction to structuring successful search strategies to locate quality research literature and will suggest some effective techniques for managing information and for keeping literature searches up-to-date. Tue 21 Nov, 10am - 11am. Register now. Melbourne Engagement Lab - Seminar 5: Becoming engaged through social media, with guest speaker Professor Peter Doherty.The public conversation will take place whether you like it or not. But you can choose whether or not to take part. As the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science said recently: “With public health, the planet and the future of humanity on the line, it's more important than ever that the knowledge science creates be as widely shared as possible.” Peter Doherty has risen to this challenge and is one of the most prolific and effective users of social media in his field. Tue Nov 21, 10.30am - 12.30pm. Book now. AMSI BIOINFO Summer 17: A Symposium on BioinformaticsBioInfoSummer introduces bioinformatics and mathematical and computational biology to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and professionals working in relevant fields. The symposium will cover areas of data visualisation, RNA-seq theory and practice, proteomics and metabolomics data, clinical bioinformatics and variant calling for disease, and single-cell genomics. Mon 4 Dec - Fri 8 Dec. Registrations close Fri 10 Nov. Register, find out about poster submissions or join the mailing list. Public EventsAustralian-German Climate & Energy College SeminarsSmart Meters Between Innovation Promise & Consumer Protection. Wed 15 Nov, 11am - 12pm. More Info and registration. Synthesising Uncertainties of Transient Sea Level Rise Projections. Mon 20 Nov, 11am - 12pm. More Info and registration. MBS Information SessionCome along to learn more about the world-class opportunities we offer at Melbourne Business School. Listen to presentations from our leading academics about the benefits of studying our range of Masters programs. You’ll have the chance to speak directly to our admissions staff about graduate courses, scholarships and pathways. Tues 14 Nov, 6pm - 7.30pm. More info and bookings. Top JobsCSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowships (multiple positions)CSIRO is currently offering 24 postdoctoral positions commencing early 2018 for a period of up to three years across a broad range of disciplines, including: Systems Biology of Honey Bee Nutrigenomics, Molecular Virology/Cell Biology, Molecular Plant Pathology, Pulsar Astrophysics, Data Analytics, Fisheries, Behaviour and Criminology, and Analytical and Computational Modelling. More info. Analyst – Department of Industry Innovation and Science (DIIS)Become a part of a multi-disciplinary team contributing to investigations, reviews, inquiries and other operational activities under Australia’s anti-dumping and countervailing system. More info. Research Internship with Australian Bureau of MeteorologyThe Australian Bureau of Meteorology, in conjunction with emergency service agencies are funding the development of a high resolution, regional atmospheric reanalysis dataset. Work with a range of international agencies to analyse weather during and leading up to significant historical events. More info. Research Internship with DST Group – Bayesian Risk AnalysisThe Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group are looking for PhD students in mathematics, statistics or physics to undertake this paid internship opportunity. The aim of this project is to investigate how a new class of MCMC methods, those that exploit both diffusion and geometric properties, can be adapted and applied to Bayesian risk and reliability analysis. More info. See Careers Online for these jobs and many others! OpportunitiesIn2science: inspire high school science and maths studentsDo you want to share your enthusiasm for science, maths or engineering to inspire high school students? Postgraduate students studying science, engineering and/or maths are invited to apply as an In2science Mentor for semester 1 2018. As a mentor, you will engage with high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Once a week over a 10 week placement period, you will help them with class work, increase their aspirations toward higher education and be a positive role model for students. Apply now. Science Experience: Volunteers NeededAre you interested in a volunteering opportunity for the summer break? Become a Group Leader in The Science Experience 2018 - a 3 day program of interactive and fun science activities run for Years 9 and 10 students from all over Victoria. Group leaders work in pairs, accompanying a group of students through all of the activities on offer. Being a Group Leader is a great way to build your leadership, communication, and problem solving skills. Mon 15 Jan - Wed 17 Jan, Parkville campus. Submit your expression of interest to Katie Potts by Fri 17 Nov. Australian Macadamias Innovation ChallengeThe Australian Macadamia Industry is seeking new innovative ideas to inspire packaged food product development using macadamias. You could win one of 3 major prizes including a trip to SIAL Paris 2018 Innovation Summit, the world's largest Food Innovation Exhibition or a $5,000 cash grant to help you further your studies. For more information visit the website. ServicesUniversity Health Promotion ProgramThe University is developing a Health Promotion program and we want to hear from you! Participate in this survey by Fri 10 Nov and help us understand your health and wellbeing needs. Student Wellbeing SurveyMU Sport wants your input on your wellbeing at the University and the impact that sport and recreation have for you. Participate in the Uni survey sent directly to your student email and go into the draw to win an Apple Watch Nike+ plus other prizes. Research Blog - 23 Research Things: Digital tools to support researchNew topics added to the 23 Research Things blog include: Visualise your data, Omeka, Open Access images, Manipulating images, Posters and infographics, Communicating your research and Social media. New content added regularly. Subscribe to never miss a post! Sci-Comm 101Each newsletter we feature tips from our very own science communication extraordinaire in the School of BioSciences, Dr Jen Martin. Follow Jen on Twitter @scidocmartin or check out her blog, Espresso Science. Tip #9 Harness your ConfidenceIt’s a busy time of year with exams, final presentations and other assessments looming. Feeling nervous, or anxious? There are many things you can do to ensure you are well prepared (understand what you are being assessed on, don’t leave tasks to the last minute, get enough sleep etc.) But it’s also worth thinking about your body language and how it affects your confidence as you tackle these tasks, particularly if you are giving a talk as part of your assessments. Watch Amy Cuddy’s famous TED talk about power posing here. All the very best to you all for the weeks ahead! Scholarships and AwardsAgilent PhD Scholarship – Victor Chang Cardiac Research InstituteThe Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute is proud to support and invest in the future of our students. The objective of our student program is to develop the next generation of researchers. Ericsson Innovation Awards 2018 - The Future of TruthRegister your ICT idea today for a chance to win 25,000 Euro. Finalists get an all expenses paid trip to Stockholm with the final event taking place in the Nobel Museum in the heart of the old city. More info Travel awards for PhD studentsThe Rotary Club of Balwyn is giving awards from $1000 - $2500 to PhD students in an area related to global environmental sustainability. This is to assist recipients to attend and present their research results at an international conference, held in Australia or overseas. Applications close on Sun 3 Dec. More info. Master of Entrepreneurship scholarshipThe Wade Institute is providing a $20,000 STEMM scholarship to undertake the Master of Entrepreneurship in 2018. The Master of Entrepreneurship is a one-year highly-intensive and hands-on degree where you can bring in your novel ideas or prototypes and work on them throughout the year to create your own startup. You don’t need an existing idea or any business experience - they can help you figure that out! Arrange a time to have a really informal chat with the General manager Georgia McDonald. Final applications for the program close Mon 27 Nov. Master of Teaching ScholarshipHave you majored in mathematics during your undergraduate degree? If you’re an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident wanting to study the Master of Teaching (Secondary) – with a mathematics learning area, you could be eligible to apply for our Kerry Landman Scholarship worth up to $60,000! To find out more or apply now click here. Applications close Thu 30 Nov. Congratulations!PhD student Ben Wagner receives Paddy Pallin research grantBenjamin Wagner has received one out of only four Paddy Pallin Science grants for his proposal to map the habitat of the Greater Glider possum, a tree-dwelling marsupial that eats only Eucalyptus leaves and is found along the eastern coast of Australia. Read more. PhD SubmissionThe following students submitted their PhD or MPhil theses in October. Congratulations on the culmination of your hard work! Nikki Sonenberg Llewellyn Green Herianto Lim Sunnia Rajput Xiao Han Yann Robiou du Pont Thomas Schmidt Lara Mason (MPhil) Science in the MediaGenes don't always dictate that boys will be boysThe evolutionary biology behind insect sex can tell us a lot about ourselves - but for both them and us, genes aren’t necessarily destiny. Read more. The future of climate refugeesAs world leaders meet in Bonn for COP23, Fiji’s presidency of the 2017 UN Climate Change Conference offers an opportunity to shine a light on communities facing climate change migration. Read more. Making friends with fronds: understanding how plants feelingsHow do plants sense and respond to the world around them - and do they listen when we talk? Find out in this new podcast with Kim Johnson from the School of BioSciences. To stay up to date between editions please like our Science at Melbourne and the Science Student News pages on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter. Until next time we are truly yours, Science News |