No Images? Click here Hi there, We’re nearly at the half-way point of semester! It’s probably a good time to reflect on your semester so far.
Check out the Key Services section below for info on other upcoming workshops run by Academic Skills, and the Counselling and Psychological Services to help you stay on track over the semester. And for an end-of-week giggle, check out the Faculty of Science logo from 1992! Happy reading! IN THIS ISSUE
First Year InfoDid you know that there are help facilities specifically for first year Science students? Check them out if you haven’t already! Laby Ideas Centre (Physics)The Laby Ideas Centre (previously called the First Year Learning Centre or FYLC) provides facilities for students to work together to learn physics. You will be able to find a tutor on duty to answer questions, and computers if you need to do your prelabs or weekly homework. Mathematics and Statistics Learning CentreThe Mathematics and Statistics Learning Centre has been set up to help first and second year students. Click here to find out more. EventsScience Drop In SessionsThinking about graduate study? Come and chat with staff from the Future Students team about eligibility and pathways into our Science programs. Upcoming sessions are:
Please register to attend. Information Session: Doctor of Physiotherapy, Doctor of OptometryConsidering a career as a Physiotherapist or Optometrist? Why not come along to our info session and hear directly from a practicing Physiotherapist who teaches into our Doctor of Physiotherapy and an Optometrist who teaches into our Doctor of Optometry. You’ll learn more about what the courses are about, what the professions entail, career opportunities and career challenges that await you. Thurs 6 April 1:00pm-2:00pm, Level 2 Lecture Theatre, 200 Berkeley Street. Registration is essential. Werribee Open DayThinking about studying veterinary science or agriculture? The Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Science are running a Werribee Open Day on Sat 28 April, 10:00am-3:00pm. Find out more about the programs, meet some furry and reptilian friends, and have your questions answered. Registrations for course lecture times and veterinary hospital tours are essential, so visit the website and RSVP today. Hour of Power Internship WorkshopDo you want to do an internship but don't know where to start? Come to one of our computer-based workshops to learn how to use online resources to find organisations, people and projects for the Science and Technology Internship Subject. We will be holding a number of workshops in week 5-8 of semester one for people interested in: science; computer science, IT and engineering; health and biomedical sciences, maths, physics and data; and environmental agriculture, plants and animal science. More information and bookings at Careers Online. Public EventsHow will change happen in a post-truth world?Dr Duncan Green will share the ideas from his latest book 'How Change Happens' in a public forum, targeted at all who have an interest in understanding the factors and processes which affect social and political change. This free public event is co-presented by the Research for Development Impact (RDI) Network, the Developmental Leadership Program, Oxfam Australia and the International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA). Thurs 6 April 6:00pm-8:00pm. To register go here. Top JobThe University of Melbourne Graduate ProgramEvery year the University of Melbourne employs ten new staff members in our graduate program. Could one of them be you? Working for the University of Melbourne means working in a dynamic, world class organisation. Our two-year graduate program will provide you with the tools, skills and support to accelerate your professional development and kick-start your career at Melbourne. Visit the website to apply before Sun 2 April. Graduate Programs - 2018 IntakeThere are still a large number of organisations opening graduate programs for the 2018 intake. Make sure you do your research to put your best foot forward as you begin your transition from university to your career.
To find out more and to apply visit: Careers Online OpportunitiesMentoring @ MelbourneIt can be daunting to think past your final year of undergraduate study and what you might be doing next. What does a career in a particular field actually look like in reality? Should you undertake further study? Having a mentor can help! Being mentored provides you with insights into the professional world and helps you to expand your knowledge of career options and plan for life after study. More information on the website. Express your interest for being matched with a mentor for Semester 2, 2017 here. Student Engagement GrantsStudents can apply for up to $5,000 in funding to support activities that are student led, facilitate collaboration and change in the local, national or international community and address an important social, economic, environmental or cultural cause. For further information including selection criteria and how to apply, go here. 3 Day Startup ProgramSpend an intense and fun weekend of ideating, validating, and pitching your ideas at the Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship! The program is free but you must apply to get in. Applications close Sun 2 April. 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 #3 Use a hookStart any writing or speaking with a hook: something guaranteed to capture your audience’s attention. Your aim is to write or say something so engaging that people can’t help but listen attentively or continue reading. It could be a short story, a question or a surprising fact. Think carefully about your audience and what will be most fascinating for them. Here’s a great discussion about hooks that work. BSci TipsThanks for your submissions! Here is our latest tip from your fellow BSci student…
Have some great tips to share? Email and let us know! Our top tips for the month will receive a UoM Science Hoodie. Key ServicesUpcoming Counselling and Psychological Services WorkshopsWellbeing and Adjustment as an International Student Developing Roots as an International Student Tuesday Lunchtime Workshops Academic Skills ResourcesAcademic Skills Hub Academic Skills WorkshopsHow to Write Great Reports Essay Writing Fundamentals How to Write your first Literature Review Click here for the full list of workshops and how to enrol. ScholarshipsACEN Scholarships – Opening Call!Applications are now open for scholarships to provide financial support for students undertaking a work integrated learning (WIL) placement in a regional or remote area of Australia as part of their 2017/2018 university studies. Eight scholarships to the value of $1,500 each are being offered to eligible university students who may experience financial disadvantage when completing a WIL placement. Applications close Fri 21 April. Click here for more info. Science in the MediaLizards keep it local when it comes to colour changeA bearded dragon's habitat influences how well it can camouflage to different colours. Read this article to learn about experiments conducted by the School of BioSciences, to study the colour changes of bearded dragons from Mildura and Alice Springs. The physics that stops a bullet also makes your car more fuel efficientIn this article, Professor Geoffrey Taylor explains why you (theoretically) could stand in front of a rifle in a swimming pool and walk away uninjured. The physics of resistance also applies to how cars are becoming more efficient, and how cyclists find the most efficient position to ride in. 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 |