Hi there, We hope you are having a great Summer break! Semester 1 begins in less than three weeks, so it's a good time to start thinking about the year ahead. BSc_News is your fortnightly update on events, opportunities and news, hand-picked for you. Between editions, you can also keep up to date with Science related news via our Facebook page.
'The Study Resolution' “A study resolution (not to be confused with a New Year’s resolution) is a tradition, most common in university students, where a person resolves to change an undesired study habit or behaviour, to accomplish an academic goal. This usually occurs in the few weeks prior to the commencement of Semester 1”
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My exchange experience - Lachie Talbot
Science Research Project – India
12.5 Credit Point International Experience 23 June –21 July 2018The Faculty of Science is working with Australian Volunteers International (AVI) offering an opportunity to participate in a research project with Restless Development, based in Delhi, India. Successful applicants will be enrolled in SCIE30001 Science Research Project and select from a range of research projects focused on Gender, Sexual and Reproductive Health. Applications
close 16 Mar 2018. For further information click here or contact casey.hollway@unimelb.edu.au.
When do classes start?
Semester 1 commences on the 26 Feb. For more information on key dates, visit students.unimelb.edu.au/admin/enrolment/dates.
Enrolment changes
Changed your mind? You can make changes to your study plan through the ‘student admin’ tab of my.unimelb. The last date to enrol in standard Semester 1 and Year-Long subjects is the 9 Mar. However, we advise that you finalise your enrolment well before the start of Semester 1 to ensure you can create a timetable and attend the first week of classes.
Class registration dates
Class registration for 3rd year undergraduate subjects opened on Tuesday 30 Jan and 2nd year undergraduate subjects on Thursday 1 Feb. Class registration closes at 5pm on Friday 16 Mar. If you have any issues with class registration click here.
Census dates
The census date is the last date you can withdraw from a subject without remaining liable to pay for the subject, and without it appearing on your academic transcript. The census date can vary between subjects, so it is important you check the handbook when enrolling.
Course Planning Tools
The Faculty of Science has developed study plans for each major area of study to assist with course planning in 2nd and 3rd year. Click here to make use of these helpful resources.
Rotary Foundation Post Graduate Scholarships Applications are now open for the Rotary Foundation Post Graduate Scholarship valued at nearly $40,000. This scholarship is for Victorian residents and funds overseas study in a Master's degree in one of the following 6 focus areas:
- Peace and conflict prevention/resolution;
- Disease prevention and treatment;
- Water and sanitation;
- Maternal and child health;
- Basic education and literacy; and
- Economic and community development.
Applications close on 19 Mar.
Information Hub Officers - Metro Tunnel Project (Melbourne Metro Rail Authority)
The Information Hub Officers will be responsible for promoting knowledge of The Metro tunnel Project. The Information Hub has been developed as part of The Metro tunnel Project as a physical walk-in-centre in the CBD. The Information Hub includes large-scale project models, interactive displays and staff available to answer visitor's questions. $31.03 per hour More information.
The University of Melbourne 2018 Telethon Program -Team Leader and Student Caller Positions
Are you looking to develop your professional skills while helping a great cause? Do you have contact (call) centre experience? Are you a goal oriented and driven person looking for a challenge? This role provides an opportunity to learn and improve on valuable skills which will benefit both your life at Melbourne and your future career - for example, communication and negotiation skills, basic administration and teamwork. This is a great opportunity to work for a worthwhile cause while making connections with other students, graduates and alumni. $31.44 - $44.61 per hour Junior rates of pay apply. More information.
Unilever Future Leaders Programme - Unilever Australasia
Do you want to work for a company that makes a difference in the world? Focused on building leadership capability and accelerating your development, the programme involves a number of job rotations throughout the three years. More information.
Full stack website developer (Intern) - BMY Group Pty Ltd
BMY Group is seeking a creative Web Developer that can work with their IT team to achieve their business’ digital goals. The ideal candidate for this position is a hands-on professional with strong knowledge of content management platforms, and an ability to translate business needs into client-friendly functions that will expand their website’s influence in the industry. More information.
2019 Australian Federal Police Graduate Program - Australian Federal Police
Applications for the AFP 2019 Graduate Program are open until 22 February 2018 for areas in: statistics, information technology, cybersecurity, data analysis, data engineering, chemistry, biology, forensic science, engineering. More information.
Research Bazaar
Join us at the Research Bazaar, 20 to 22 Feb 2018. Showcasing tools such as R&R Studio, Python, Matlab, HPC & Cloud, this FREE Conference is ideal for current or aspiring researchers. There will also be interesting key notes, social activities and great catering. Click here for details.
Regional Health Roadshow
Are you a student from a regional area? Maybe you’re a metro student interested in a Health career outside Melbourne? Drop in to visit representatives from MDHS current students and alumni for information about degrees, placements, scholarships and assistance available to help you pursue a career in the health arena. 12 - 3pm Wednesday 21 Feb, outside Baillieu Library. Read more.
Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – Student Workshops
Once again CAPS is offering a series of workshops for students throughout Semester 1, 2018. The Lunch Time series offers the opportunity to explore topics such as ‘Assertive Communication’ and ‘Creating Social Connections’ in an open and supportive space. Students are also invited to attend Mid-Week Mindfulness, which takes place every Wednesday between 1.15 – 2.00pm in the Dulcie Hollyock Room, Baillieu Library. More information.
Universitas 21 Global Ingenuity Challenge 2018
U21 is a team-based competition, where students present a 3 to 5 minute video with ideas on how to address one of the 17 UN Sustainable Goals. Students interested in making a global difference, and increasing their professional development and networking skills are encouraged to apply. Each student on the winning team will win US $500. A grant of US $1,800 will be available to the winning team should they wish to develop their submission into a tangible project.
PACE Mentoring Program
The Australian Network on Disability (AND) is offering students the opportunity to be mentored by some of Australia’s best and brightest professionals from a range of industries through the PACE Mentoring program. If you’re interested in applying, complete this online application form no later than 28 Feb.
Student Impact – seeking committee members
Student Impact is looking for committee members to speak to students during Summerfest 2018. Student Impact offers you the chance to get involved in philanthropy and fundraising and make a real difference to the University community. This is a unique opportunity to learn valuable skills in philanthropy and fundraising, project management, marketing and communications, public relations and more. Email annual-appeal@unimelb.edu.au for more information or to express interest in being involved!
Strategies for employment and other opportunities
Attend an interactive workshop to develop strategies to boost your employability and make the most of opportunities. Click here for details.
This episode of the University of Melbourne’s Policy Shop podcast features Dr Jane Dyson and Professor Glyn Davis speaking about youth unemployment in India, which affects
over 30 per cent of young people there. Read more.
Are redheads with blue eyes really going extinct?
Red hair and blue eyes is the rarest colour combination in humans; Professor Mark Elga looks at whether they're really going extinct. Read more.
How to prevent cities from drying up
The water crisis in Cape Town, South Africa is a warning to the world, but University of Melbourne experts explain how it doesn't have to be this way. Read more.
Sounds like science fiction
Some of the technological innovations of 2017 sound like sci-fi, and several University of Melbourne experts have played a key role in those advances. Read more.
Secrets from beyond extinction: The Tasmanian tiger
Professor Andrew Pask discusses how researchers at the University of Melbourne and Museums Victoria have sequenced the entire Tasmanian tiger genome, revealing new secrets about the thylacine. Read more.
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