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Academic Skills Exam Resources

Give yourself the best chance to succeed during the exam period and familiarise yourself with all that Academic Skills has to offer. Get hints, tips, and study tricks to study smart and ace your exams. Find out more here.

Undergraduate Award for Science Communication

The Royal Society of Victoria (RSV) is inviting undergraduate students to submit an article on an issue relating to science and/or technology that you consider to be of interest to wider society. It's a great way to develop your science communication skills, and you could win $500 as well as recognition by the RSV. Entries close Sun 31 July. Apply online.

University of Oxford Summer School

The Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment is looking for students to attend their annual Summer School, 11th – 22nd July 2016. This is a rare opportunity to experience the University of Oxford from a typical student’s perspective. You will be taught by University staff in a University department, live in a college’s student accommodation, and attend formal dinners in a traditional college atmosphere. Please note this is not available as course credit towards the Bachelor of Science. Applications close Mon 6 June 12:00pm (UK time).  Read more and apply online.

Melbourne Biotechnology Club

The Melbourne Biotechnology Club is now recruiting members. The club will help students learn about the range of careers available in the growing biotechnology sector. People from any discipline are welcome. Sign-up now for access to all their events and activities.

Next Steps

School of Geography: Honours and Masters Information Session

If you are nearing completion of your Bachelor’s degree and have obtained good grades in your Geography major, we encourage you to consider Honours or Masters. Come along and hear what Honours and Masters are all about and what they can mean for you. Options for future pathways will be discussed, and all interested students are welcome. Pizza will be provided. Mon 23 May 5:15pm, Theatre 1, 221 Bouverie Street. Register here.

Are you interested in taking the Science and Technology Internship Subject?

Applications are still open for studying a Science and Technology Internship as part of your degree in Semester 2. Remember you must have 100 points of science subjects to be eligible.  All the information you need to approach an organisation and apply for the subject is on our website. Applications close Mon 4 July. Don’t forget to get your CV checked by the Career Express drop-in service before sending to hosts!

Santos Vacation Program 2016/2017 – Geoscience

What: Santos is currently offering 12 week vacation employment between November and February

Who: Geoscience students in their penultimate year of undergraduate study in the following disciplines: Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics. Santos looks for the following qualities in applicants: results orientated (demonstrated in high academic results, other commitments, hobbies, work); demonstrated initiative; communication skills; commitment to achieving commercial outcomes through technical excellence; alignment to Santos values; and capability through online testing.

Where: Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth (Students undertaking a placement outside of their home state will be provided with return flights and student accommodation for the duration of the program.)

Remuneration: above award

Applications Close: Mon 6 Jun 2016

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Sci-Comm 101

Each 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 #4 Get active on Twitter

Despite what you many think, Twitter is a fabulous resource for scientists. Many scientists use Twitter and plenty of useful scientific discussions take place on Twitter. Follow interesting people and before you know it you’ll be reading fascinating science and asking and answering questions.  And what’s more, condensing your ideas into 140 characters is a very effective way to improve your communication skills.

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BSci Tips

As we get into exam-mode our focus can become narrow and this can sometimes lead to frustration with what we’re learning. Practice changing your perspective, as explained by one of our fabulous first year BSci’ers!

"Connect what you learn with your daily life. The content taught in science is so applicable to the real world. We can use these skills right here, right now to help it gain relevance in your life and help you gain interest in your area of study in science even more. For example, improving your health based on what you've been taught in med, or creating a helpful program for yourself based on what you've learnt in computing. When you connect your studies with your daily life, you'd become much more engaged in what you're learning, creating a stronger and healthier approach to your studies." – Robyn Lee

Have some great tips to share? Email and let us know! The tips that get published will win a 2GB Science USB and our top tip will receive a UoM Science Hoodie.