No Images? Click here Hi there, Science Festival is over for another year - we hope you had a great week! With almost 40 events in the program, including our very first Lunchtime Carnival, we celebrated National Science Week in style. Did you attend Science Festival this year? We’d love your feedback to help make next year’s event even better. Fill out the short survey by next Fri 1 Sept to go in the running to win a $100 Coles/Myer voucher. Coming up next is Map Your Future! Now is a good time of year to be thinking about where your studies are taking you, and to reflect on the skills you are developing and how they might be best deployed in the future. The Map Your Future program is designed to help you choose what direction to take in your undergraduate studies, potential graduate study, and career. The events will provide you with information so you are ready to tackle decision making at any stage of your degree. Key sessions for the Bachelor of Science include:
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Course and Career PlanningScience Graduate Study and Enrichment Fair and Information SessionYour one stop shop for Science Graduate Programs. Speak with Academic Course Coordinators, current Graduate Students and Enrichment staff to learn more about Science graduate courses, including entry requirements, fees, scholarships, extra-curricular activities and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to Map Your Future. Tues 5 Sept, 12:30pm – 2pm, Physics South foyer. Register here. The Associate Dean (Graduate Programs) Andy Martin will present an information session covering: student experiences, opportunities in the Faculty, Masters programs available, alternative pathways, research, applications, next steps. Tues 5 Sep, 12:15pm – 12:45pm, Hercus Theatre - Physics South. Register here. BSc and Beyond: Course planning for your futureAs you progress through your undergraduate studies, you may be thinking more closely about what lies ahead. At this event you will hear from current students about their experiences in course planning, and you'll be taken through choosing further year subjects and majors. Tues 12 Sept, 12.15pm - 1.15pm. Register here. Hour of Power – Science and Technology Internship SubjectAre you considering applying for the Science and Technology Internship subject but you are unsure how to secure an internship? Sign up to an Hour of Power, an interactive computer-based workshop where you will learn how to research and approach organisations. Interested in taking your Biomedical, Psychology and Oral Health studies to the next level?The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) is hosting Focus on MDHS Honours from Thurs 31 Aug – Tues 17 Oct. You will have the opportunity to hear from and speak with academic staff and students about the program and the potential opportunities and pathways it could lead you on. More information. Student Open Days: Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteConsidering Honours or Masters? Discover your opportunities for medical research training at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, the University of Melbourne's Department of Medical Biology. Students with skills in biological and medical sciences, chemistry, pharmacology, mathematics, statistics and computer science can tackle important problems in medical research. Meet our scientists and students, discover our projects, tour our facilities and learn about our $5000 Alan W Harris Scholarship. Wed 6 Sep and Mon 11 Sep, 4.00pm - 6.00pm. More information and registration. An Hour with the Expert webinar seriesAre you considering graduate study in health? Come join us in this webinar series to hear firsthand from our Academics and get your questions about the course answered! Mon 4 – Thurs 14 Sep. More information. GAMSAT Information sessionThinking about taking the GAMSAT? Come along to this session to find out what’s involved in GAMSAT and tips on how to prepare for it. Tues 3 Oct, 1.00pm - 2.00pm. More information. Master of Social Work Information SessionYou'll learn about the course structure, entry requirements, fieldwork placements, career outcomes and what's like to be a social worker. Wed 30 Aug and Wed 27 Sep, 5.30pm-6.30pm. More information and registrations. Master of Nursing Science Information SessionYou'll hear from academic staff as well as current and past students about the course structure, entry requirements, career outcomes and what it's like to be a nurse. Wed 30 Aug, 5.30pm-6.30pm (register for this session) and Wed 27 Sep, 5.30pm-6.30pm (register for this session). Sci-Comm TipEach 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. SciComm Tip #10 Embrace your inner artistOne of the best ways to improve the way you communicate about science is to look at science from different perspectives. Many scientists find looking at, or making, art helps them refocus their attention. As Tim Minchin said ‘Please don’t make the mistake of thinking the arts and sciences are at odds with one another. That is a recent, stupid, and damaging idea. You don’t have to be unscientific to make beautiful art or to write beautiful things.’ And please don’t miss Science Gallery Melbourne’s Blood Exhibition. BSci TipHave some great tips to share? Email and let us know! Our top tips for the month will receive a UoM Science Hoodie. Top JobsGlaxoSmithKline (GSK) multiple internship opportunities12 month paid internships commencing in Jan 2018 • Gain invaluable industry experience • Work in an organisation that makes a difference. More information. GHD Victorian Vacation Student Opportunities Summer 2017/18The Vacation Student Program is an ideal stepping-stone to the GHD Graduate Development Program at the conclusion of your study. More information. Western Water Asset Information Officer/Asset Management Improvement PlanWestern Water is a trusted, innovative organisation with an excellent reputation and a great culture. More information. Akuna Capital multiple international full time opportunitiesJunior Quant Traders, junior Traders, C++ Junior Developers, Python Junior Developers, Junior Quantitative Developers. More information. LXRA Graduate Program – students with an Engineering majorThe Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) Graduate Program offers recent university graduates hands-on experience on one of the most high profile infrastructure projects in Melbourne. Applications close Sun 27 Aug. More info. OpportunitiesMelbourne IdeasMelbourne Ideas is a competition inviting students to submit an idea that addresses this year’s theme ‘The Student Experience – Towards Greater Inclusion’. Come up with an idea that improves an aspect of the student experience and encourages greater inclusion within our University community. Submit your idea by Fri 1 Sept. IET Present Around The World CompetitionHave a technical passion? Want to practice your presentation skills? Enter the IET's Present Around the World Competition and speak about a subject related to engineering and technology, for an irreplaceable experience! The winner of this local event will represent Victoria at the National Finals, with the chance to continue into the Asian regional finals, and then the global final. There is prizemoney on offer at each final and the travel costs are covered by the IET! Wed 6 Sept, 6.00pm. To nominate as a presenter, fill out the application form, or register as an attendee. Malaysian Students BursaryThe University of Melbourne Alumni Association Malaysia is pleased to announce a bursary for Malaysian students studying at the University of Melbourne. The bursary is in the form of a cash amount of AU$2,500.00 awarded directly to the Malaysian students. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Sun 10 Sept. For further details on eligibility requirements, and how to apply please visit the website. Any queries e-mail umaa.my@gmail.com Palantir Technologies - Grace Hopper Conference SponsorshipPalantir is launching the Grace Hopper Sponsorship this year to celebrate and support women who are beginning careers in technology. They want to encourage women to pursue computer science, engineering, and technical studies, and become leaders in the field. This year's winner will receive an all expenses paid trip to attend the Grace Hopper Conference in Orlando, FL from Wed 4 - Fri 6 Oct. More information. Application deadline is Fri 25 Aug. STEM CupThe STEM Cup is a dynamic national maths challenge based on the real-world career of Collingwood Football Club’s Capologist, which is part of the national 'Day of STEM' initiative. Participants will leverage maths and problem solving skills to select Collingwood FC’s player salaries for the 2018 season based on individual performance statistics, whilst ensuring that the team’s overall salary remains under the AFL salary cap. Click here for more on how it works and to register! EventsSupporting girls in STEM: strategies for the classroom and beyondIn 2016, women made up just 16% of Australia's STEM-qualified people (Australia's STEM Workforce Report, March 2016). There are many compounding issues that contribute to the gender inequity in STEM fields, such as lack of role-models, stereotypes and unconscious biases. One approach to tackle the issue is to 'fix the leaky pipeline' and support girls and young women who show an interest in pursuing STEM in their studies. Join In2science for a panel event, breakoff sessions with presenters, and a networking expo showcasing school outreach programs and organisations. The event will conclude with canapes and drinks. Thu 7 Sept, 6pm-8pm. Registrations essential. Women in Science and Engineering Networking DinnerIntroduce yourself to influential people, gain insight into your career and explore graduate opportunities and internships over a two course sit-down dinner and drinks. Free for Students! Wed 20 Sept, 6.30pm, St Andrew’s Conservatory, Fitzroy. Book here. Melbourne Children’s Campus Networking EventJoin us at the Melbourne Children’s Campus for pizza and drinks, meet potential supervisors and current students and find out more about Honours, Masters and PhD projects offered in 2018 at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne. Thurs 7 Sept, 5.00pm - 7.00pm. Register here. Key Dates and ServicesCensus DateNext Thurs 31 Aug is the last day to withdraw from Semester 2 subjects, apply for leave of absence or course withdrawal, without financial liability. If you are planning to make any changes, make sure you do so before Thursday to avoid having to pay for the subject. If you have any questions or need advice, chat to the friendly staff at Stop 1. Further details on the Census Date can be found here. Clubs and SocietiesThe Earth Sciences Postgraduate GroupWhat’s a speleothem? Visit the lobby of the McCoy building to see a new display of stalactites and stalagmites (collectively, speleothems) showcasing the University’s world leading research in speleothem science, created by PhD students John Engel and Rieneke Weij. Science in the MediaCan seaweed fight climate change?The next stage of humanity’s fight to reduce greenhouse emissions may revolve around seaweed, according to this week’s episode of ABC’s Catalyst, which asks the question “can seaweed save the world?” Read about it and watch the segment. Supermassive blackholes feed on jellyfishScientists have discovered a previously unknown way that so-called jellyfish galaxies fuel supermassive black holes - helping our understanding of the evolution of the Universe. Find out what it is. Farmed salmon are deaf - and now we know whyScientists have discovered why fast-growing farmed salmon are three times more likely to be partially deaf than their wild relatives. Find out why. To stay up to date between editions please like our Science Student News page on Facebook, as well as our Science at Melbourne page on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter. Until next time we are truly yours, Science News |