BSc News Edition Number 2 Week 0
Hi there,
Welcome to Semester 1. We hope you’re having a great week leading up to week 1 and enjoying the sunshine.
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.
IN THIS ISSUEUnder the Microscope BSc Tip Globe Trotter Important
Stuff Scholarships Top Jobs Events Get Involved Science in the Media
The First Five
In the last edition of Under the Microscope, we gave you a check list of all the things we wish we had known when we started at the University of Melbourne. In this edition, we want to share an amazing resource our friends at Academic Services have created. First Five is your week-by-week guide to your first five weeks at University.
To make it easier, we have summarised the first week for you. Click here to find out how you can make your transition to life in the Bachelor of Science a smooth, exciting experience.
Tip #2 – First year at MelbourneThe Stop 1 Student Development team is here to give you advice on getting started at university.
Course Planning for exchange and short-term study tours
You may be just starting in your BSc, but it is never too early to start thinking about exchange. This week The Stop 1 Course Planning Team talks all things exchange and short-term study tours. Click here to make an appointment with a course planner today.
Orientation 2018
Orientation 2018 - Make the Most of Melbourne is about to finish on Friday 23 Feb. Check out the final day activities here.
Course Planning Resources
The Faculty of Science have developed many resources to assist you with course planning for first-year subject selection. Visit Plan Your BSc for links to all the best course planning tools available.
Key Dates
A reminder for all students to ensure you’re familiar with key dates for semester one including:
- Semester 1 commences on the Monday 26 Feb.
- The last date to enrol in standard Semester 1 and year-long subjects in Friday 9 Mar.
- Class registration closes at 5pm on Friday 16 Mar.
- Friday 4 May is the last date to withdraw from standard Semester 1 subjects (without incurring a fail grade).
- The subject census date is the date by which you can make changes to subjects without incurring a fee. Census dates are different for each subject. You can review census dates by checking the subject entry in the University Handbook.
University Email Account
New students should be aware that the University will only communicate with you via your unimelb email account. It is your responsibility to check that account regularly to ensure you receive important communications. For information on forwarding emails from your university account click here.
Paterson Scholarship for Engineering Pathway Students
The Paterson Scholarship is open to first year undergraduate students who are undertaking an engineering pathway and is valued at $4,000 a year to be paid throughout your undergraduate degree and masters of engineering. Applications open on Monday 5 Mar and close on Wednesday 28 Mar - don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Hamer Scholarships for Intensive Language Study in Asia
The Hamer Scholarships Program is a language and cultural immersion program designed to help strengthen cultural awareness and partnerships between Victoria and Asia. The program supports recipients to undertake 1 semester of intensive language study abroad. Scholarships are valued at $10,000 for language study in China or Indonesia and $15,000 for language study in Japan or Korea, Applications are now open and will close on Saturday 10 Mar. Further information and applications.
Numerous roles - Tutors
See Careers Online for numerous tutoring jobs in Biology, English, Maths, Physics and more. More information.
Farrier Swier Consulting – Casual Administration Support Casual Administrative Work for a Boutique consulting firm provides expert advisory and management consulting services to businesses, governments and regulators in the utility and infrastructure sectors in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. $30/hr. More Information.
Summer Fest
The Student Union is holding their annual Summer Fest program from Tuesday 20 Feb – Thursday 1 Mar. There are heaps of fun events, workshops and free food available, so check out what is on offer!
Transitions Film Festival
The 7th annual Transitions Film Festival returns to Cinema Nova this February with another inspiring line-up of world-changing films. Info and program here.
Towards a Solar Economy Seminar
Thursday 22 Feb, 6:00pm-7:30pm. Info and registration here.How to reengineer financial markets to deliver on Paris Agreement goals? Insights from the EU Seminar
Wednesday 28 Feb, 11:00am–12:00pm. Info and registration here.
Applications open for Science Delivery Presenters
Science Delivery is recruiting eligible BSc students to inspire low socioeconomic and rural high school students across Victoria to pursue science as a career option. We’ll provide you with relevant training throughout Semester 1 so that you’re all set for a week of school visits during an interactive science roadshow in the winter break. More information.
English Language Workshops
Do you want to develop your English Language Skills for Semester 1? Academic Skills is running English Language workshops throughout March-April. Topics include Grammar, Pronunciation, Vocabulary and Improve your English in 10 mins a Day. Spaces are limited - click 'English for Academic Purposes workshops' here to find out more and register.
Melbourne Talks
Melbourne Talks is a 6 week peer to peer conversation, networking and culture program for students wishing to develop their English language skills, starting in week 3. Find out more and apply to take part by Sunday 4 Mar here.
Participate in a study of science students' rational thinking!
Employers say critical thinking is a top attribute they seek in graduates. So how do you think you would stack up? We're inviting BSc students to participate in a study of critical thinking. You’ll get personalised feedback, and a chance to win some great prizes. Express your interest here.
Melbourne Accelerator Program
Make your startup dream a reality. Applications for the Melbourne Accelerator Program are open. Accelerator participants receive $20,000 seed funding, office space, mentoring and access to a global alumni network. If you are interested in applying for the program register for the MAP18 Application Workshop & Mixer on Wednesday 21 Mar at 6:15pm to hear from MAP alumni, receive advice on your application and learn how MAP can help take your startup to the next level. Info and registration here.
Maths students trade study for trading
Over the recent summer holidays, four maths students from the Faculty of Science undertook a Trading internship at Optiver, a leading technology driven trading firm based in Sydney. William Stewart, Jesse Zhao, Andrew Roche and Kevin Yu spent 8 weeks at Optiver’s Sydney office learning how they could apply their quantitative skills to the financial markets. Read more here.
Forecasting Flu Outbreaks
Professor James McCaw discusses how new software based on statistical probability principles is helping forecast our flu season, and could also identify the level of threat of a bioterrorist attack. Read more here.
Extinct Tasmanian Tiger now back in 3D
Professor Andrew Pask discusses the use of 3D scanning as researchers peek under the preserved skin of Tasmanian tiger specimens to reconstruct its growth and development. Read more here.
Protecting our coasts naturally
Dr Rebecca Morris, Dr Teresa Konlechner, Dr Marco Ghisalberti and Professor Stephen Swearer write about their project investigating the use of natural coastal features instead of engineered structures to protect coastal communities from erosion and flooding. Read more here.
The tip of the CRISPR iceberg
PhD student Jack Scanlan talks about the amazing tool that is CRISPR and how it’s not just for human gene editing. CRISPR, biology’s methodological wunderkind, is becoming synonymous with the controversial field of human gene editing. But it’s revolutionising much wider scientific discovery too. Read more here.
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