No Images? Click here Hi there, Welcome to Semester 1. We hope you’re having a great first week and enjoying the sunshine (a warning to those students new to Melbourne…good weather is never guaranteed)! Start your study year off on the right foot by managing your time and tasks. Take a look at this semester planner, weekly planner and other useful resources from Academic Skills. If you’re still settling in, check out these University apps to assist you with your studies and help you find your way around campus. Interested in developing your communication skills? Want to be extra employable? The Faculty of Science is running Job Ready, an 8-week long, FREE course to help you effectively convey your talents to employers. Applications close this Sunday so apply today! Read on for more tips, upcoming events and opportunities! IN THIS ISSUE
First Year InfoAcademic Skills Orientation Session VideoIf you missed it, click here to watch the session on Getting Ready for Studying Science. First Year Undergraduate Subject PreviewsGet a taste of what a subject might be like by viewing course materials from previous years for more than 100 undergraduate first year subjects! View the list now using your unimelb login. EventsDiscover where Computer Science can take youHow will artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and the ‘internet of things’ affect your future career? This panel event with workshops and networking is your chance to interact with and hear insights from leading industry professionals. Registrations essential. Wed 8 March, 6.00pm - 8.30pm. Forecasting your Mathematical Modelling CareerAre you thinking about where your Mathematics degree will take you? Hear panellists discuss their career paths and the mathematics they use in their work. Ask questions and network in workshops with your chosen company. Topics will include modelling, network optimisation, quantitative risk analysis and statistics in industry. Registrations essential. Thurs 9 March, 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Science and Technology Internship Subjects (SCIE30002 and SCIE90017) Information SessionAre you interested in undertaking an internship related to your current field of study? The Science and Technology Internship subjects will enable you to gain real experience working in a science or technology related workplace. Register for an info session to find out more. Tues 14 March, 12:00pm and 1:00pm. MAP17 Information Night Learn about the suite of offerings at MAP (Melbourne Accelerator Program) in 2017 and how you can get involved. With programs to help aspiring and active entrepreneurs spanning everything from ideation through to funding for your startup, MAP has it all! Wed 15 March, 6.15pm - 7.30pm, click here for event information. Dean’s Lecture: Hidden Hazards – Common Consumer Products and Indoor EnvironmentsLearn about the hidden hazards in our consumer products and indoor environments, as well as practical solutions, at this free public lecture hosted by the Melbourne School of Engineering. Tues 28 March, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, register here. Graduate program information sessionsThe Faculty of Science has a number of Graduate programs that you may be interested in pursuing after your Bachelor of Science. Keep an eye on this newsletter for dates and information about events happening across 2017. Information will be listed on the events page. In the meantime, if you are interested or have a question about one of the Faculty’s graduate programs – email scifuture-students@unimelb.edu.au and we’ll get back to you. Careers FairsThe 2017 Careers Fairs are fast approaching and as a student within the Faculty of Science there will be 68 organisations who will be targeting you! See the full list below. The Fairs will take place over Tues 7 March - Wed 8 March in Wilson Hall. Get more information and register for the fairs here. There are a range of benefits of attending a careers fair and now is a good time to start thinking about what information you may want to gain on the day?
Head along to the event well researched, confident and prepared to make the best first impression. These are the organisations who will be speficially targeting Science students: Be sure to watch the ‘How to Prepare for the Fairs’ video and download the UniMelb Careers Fair Plus app in order to gain detailed information on exhibitors, including their visa requirements, targeted majors, and current positions being advertised. Clubs and SocietiesScience Students Society (SSS) – Free BBQs!The SSS provides activities and services which allow students to take a break, make some friends at uni and have some fun! They hold FREE fortnightly BBQs for members, click here for more info. Women in Technology: Employer’s talk - AtlassianCome along to hear more about Atlassian. Hear from developers who've joined Atlassian as grads and what their day-to-day roles involve. Wed 8 March, 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Go here for event information. Apollo Health Music SocietyThe Apollo Music Society is holding a Welcome Night (with free pizza!) at the Level 1 Student Lounge, Union House on Mon 6 March, 6:00pm - 9:00pm. For further details on this and other events, go here. Computing and Information Systems Students Association (CISSA)Join the University of Melbourne’s premier tech club for the following upcoming events: OpportunitiesFirst_Year@UniMelb Blog Applications Now OpenLove blogging? Share your experiences of starting and surviving uni by blogging for Academic Skills. Click here to apply. Applications close Mon 13 March. Video Competition ‘Why be a forester’Do you have an engaging and inspiring story to tell about your motivations for working in forests or with forest management? If so, then share your story via a short 30-45sec video and you could win a prize that includes a trip to Cairns. For further details please click here. Ford Graduate ProgramApplications are now open for the 2018 Ford Australia Graduate Program. The 2-year program offers talented and motivated students the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in automotive and mobility solutions. Visit the website to apply before Thurs 23 March. Sci-Comm TipsEach 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 #1 Who are you talking to?The first rule of effective communication is to know who your audience is. Who is going to be listening to you speak or reading your words? Think carefully about how to make your science relevant, engaging, and easy to understand for these particular people. How can you tailor your approach to ensure this audience will understand and remember your message? For the full story, click here. BSci TipsThanks to Yunhan for the following tip about work-life balance at uni:
Have some great tips to share? Email and let us know! Our top tips for the month will receive a UoM Science Hoodie. Key Dates and ServicesCensus DatesA reminder for all students to ensure you’re familiar with key semester dates for semester one including:
Counselling and Psychological ServicesThe Uni’s Counselling and Psychological Services run a series of free workshops during semester to help you learn skills to improve performance and assist you through challenging times. Check out the program and register here. ScholarshipsMetcalf Scholarships for Undergraduate Research PlacementsAre you an undergraduate looking for research experience? Metcalf Scholarships support outstanding students to work with leading medical research groups at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute. For further details and to apply, go here. Applications close Mon 3 April. Science in the MediaSupermassive Black Hole Controls Star BirthIn this article, featuring Dr Christian Reichardt from the School of Physics, find out about the supermassive black hole at the centre of a cluster of galaxies that appears to be regulating star growth. Finding Quinoa's Sweet Spot to Feed the WorldSequencing the quinoa genome has created the opportunity to make it not just a superfood, but a sustainable super crop. Read more about it in this article featuring Professor Ute Roessner and Dr Berin Boughton, from the School of BioSciences. Equality in Science: A Mission still not AccomplishedIn this article, Dr Katie Mack and Jacinta Den Besten review and reflect on the film Hidden Figures, which tells the true story of three African-American women who worked for NASA in the 1960s. It is an important reminder to keep working against the inequality that exists in science and engineering. 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 |