Events

Science & Technology Internship Subject Info Sessions

Support and information is available to you to help you start organising your internship. Registrations are essential.

• Subject Info: Thurs 17 March 12–1pm OR 1–2pm  
• Organising a Placement: Tues 12 April 11am-12pm or 12:30-1:30pm
• Effective Cover Letter & Resume Writing: Wed 20 April 12-1pm
• Effective Interview Prep: Wed 27 April 12-1pm

GSA training and workshops

Check out the Semester 1 program of seminars and workshops to provide research students with tools for their research and writing.

Courses include:

• Word for Thesis: setting up your template and practical skills, 9am Thur 31 March
• Using Excel to tame basic data: 9am Fri 1 April

UpSkills Sessions 

These seminars equip graduate researchers with the knowledge and skills needed to undertake their degree. Register for free here.

GSA presents: The Thesis Whisperer

A series of expert lectures by Dr Inger Mewburn (aka the Thesis Whisperer) aimed at helping research students at all stages of your thesis journey. 

Wed 16 March: Surviving your thesis
Wed 27 April: Beyond the horizon, post-thesis careers
Wed 27 July: What examiners want

Counselling and Psychological Services Workshops

A range of workshops and online webinars have been created to assist with your studies and your life. Topics include overcoming procrastination and optimising focus and attention. Tuesday lunchtimes 1-2pm. Explore the sessions on offer and register here.

Opportunities

Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)

MAP is the leading entrepreneurship program in Australia and accelerates the growth of world-class startups. The Faculty of Science is committed to translating research into practice, so if you have an idea for a startup, or want to up-skill and connect with entrepreneurs of all stages please get involved in the program this year. Find out more at the Information Night, Thurs 17 March.

Microsoft Corporation Coding Competition

Teams of three can show off their coding skills and be in the running to win prizes. Prove your coding abilities and register online. The official rules and full list of the events is here.

Fresh Science

Fresh Science is a national competition helping early career researchers find and then share their stories of discovery. Nominations close 23 March. If chosen, you will receive media and communication training and wide publicity of your research. Find out more here.

Scholarships & Prizes

Museum Victoria Student Scholarships

Scholarships up to $1,500 are available for Honours, masters and PhD students completing a research project related to Museum Victoria’s collections or research. Applications close 31 March 2016. Find out more here.

Clubs & Societies

Shut Up & Write

Beat procrastination and isolation at this free weekly social writing event. No need to book, just show up! Visit website for more. Every Wed 9:15-10:30am, Tsubu Bar.

Melbourne Biotechnology Club

A group of students are working on getting The Melbourne Biotechnology Club up and running. The club will help members engage with academics and learn about the range of careers in the growing biotechnology sector. To receive updates and more information, complete the online survey.

Sci-Comm 101

Each month we will 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 #1 Know your audience

When communicating about science, you've got to know who your audience is. Who is going to be listening to you or reading your words? Think carefully about how to make your science relevant, interesting, and easy to understand for these particular people. Read more here.

Science in the Media

Check out what our amazing researchers in the Faculty of Science have been up to lately:

Drowned Apostles

PhD student Rhiannon Bezore and Associate Professor David Kennedy, from the School of Geography, have unexpectedly found another five ‘drowned apostles’ off the coast. Read more.