No Images? Click here Hi there, Sadly, this is our final edition for 2016. But never fear, we are going out with a bang. A stellar newsletter is coming up! Have you visited our updated BSci Majors page? View sample course plans, career outcomes, graduate pathways and student profiles for each major here. A reminder that you still have time to re-enrol for 2017 (deadline Fri Dec 9). Make sure you either enrol in your subjects for next year (you can swap via your my.unimelb account later if you change your mind) or apply for a leave of absence if you’re taking a break. Visit this website for all you need to know about re-enrolling yourself. This newsletter contains some new science subjects and interesting breath options you can choose. If you’ve been out and about in the city, you might have noticed this logo on street corners, tram stops and even trams. This is a free exhibition called Made Possible by Melbourne, celebrating world-changing research by the University of Melbourne. From rice that could improve half the world's diet to a breakthrough that could save thousands of babies, there are some exciting things happening at your university. More info here. IN THIS ISSUE
New SubjectsGEOG20013 Health Geography (Semester 2) SUBJECTS NOW AVAILABLE AS BREADTH: AHIS30022 Global Renaissance BreadthDid you know that breadth subjects can change your life? We’re not kidding, some Bachelor of Science students take breadth and it changes their career choices – so make sure you get informed of all your options and don’t leave your breadth choices to chance. View breadth options videos by discipline here, or see the full list of possible breadth subjects for the Bachelor of Science in the Handbook. Beer: Theory and CraftIf you have a general interest in home or hobby beer brewing, or you are considering a career in the industry, one or more of the ‘Beer: Theory & Craft’ breadth subjects may be for you: MGMT30019 The Future of WorkRunning over a 2-week intensive in the Summer semester, this subject is available as third-year breadth (no prerequisites required). This subject assists you in meeting challenges and opportunities of the rapidly transforming world of work, and to making informed decisions to secure a strong start in your desired profession, whether following an existing career path, or creating your own. See more in the Handbook entry for this subject. ScholarshipsHigh Profile Scholarships for study in AsiaInformation sessions will be run to discuss the following scholarship programs: Westpac Asian Exchange program, New Colombo Plan and Endeavour Mobility grants. Due to eligibility of these programs the sessions are for undergraduate, Australian citizens. Thurs 17 Nov, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Thurs 8 Dec (repeat), and Thurs 5 Jan (repeat). Harold White Lecture Theatre – Stop 1. Register online for further details. Science in the MediaImproving half the world's diet - Made Possible By MelbourneAlex Johnson and his team of researchers are on the cusp of making a real difference by developing a new strain of rice that contains much higher quantities of the essential micronutrients iron and zinc in the grain. Find out how in this article. Growing greener cities - Made Possible By MelbourneThey naturally cool cities, reduce energy costs, and are set to become part of Melbourne’s booming skyline. In this article, find out why the Faculty of Science is a leader in the research and implementation of green roofs. 1000 Happy Birthdays - Made Possible By MelbourneRecent research breakthroughs by Laura Parry and her team in the School of BioSciences is bringing us closer to solving the tragedy of stillbirth. Read about it here. OpportunitiesBecome an In2science MentorAre you passionate about science and maths? Science and Technology Internship SubjectIf you’re considering an internship for 2017, it’s not too late! Apply by Mon 5 Dec for a Summer internship and Mon 6 Feb for Semester 1. Internships give Science students valuable experience working in industry: everywhere from small start-ups, Victoria Police to the World Health Organisation. Visit the Internship Subjects website for details. Placement Experience ResearchIf you’ve participated in a placement such as an internship, apprenticeship, practicum, community engagement project etc as part of your education, then Macquarie University would like to hear from you. Please share your experiences in a 5 minute survey as this may help other students to make informed decisions about their choice of placement and provide feedback to employers about the quality of the placements they offer. To find out more and to share your experiences and stories please follow this link to the project website. EventsDean's Lecture: The Power of a Warm WelcomeAs part of the Faculty of Science Dean's Lecture Series, Professor Uma Kothari from the University of Manchester will discuss public representations of refugees and the forging of everyday humanitarianism. Tues 29 Nov, 6:00pm - 8:00pm in The Spot. Register here. Doctor of Optometry Online Chat SessionThis session takes place on Facebook, so you can tune in from wherever you are and ask questions about the Doctor of Optometry. Optometry academics, professional staff and current students are looking forward to meeting you online. Wed 23 Nov, 3:00pm - 4:00pm and Thurs 24 Nov, 9:00am - 10:00am. Join via The University of Melbourne Health Hub Facebook page. All questions will be answered on the event page. Register here. Master of Public Health Information SessionCome along and hear from Dr Melissa Russell who is the course coordinator of the Master of Public Health (MPH). You will learn about what life is like as a graduate of the MPH program, find out more about working in the field, career opportunities and benefits that await you. At the end of the session, do stay back to have a chat with the academics who teach into the MPH. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered! Light refreshments will be served. Tues 22 Nov, 5:30pm- 6:30pm. Register here. To stay up to date with Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences events visit their website. Considering Graduate Study in 2017 and beyond?With teaching and research expertise based on over 150 years of pioneering scientific discovery, our graduate degrees are designed to empower students to apply scientific thinking and analysis to issues that impact on the world today and the challenges of tomorrow. The Master of Science degrees offer advanced research training, specialised coursework studies and professional skills development, while our Professional Masters degrees offer graduate science training that is focussed on skills relevant to industry, business and government. Email the Future Students team on to find out more about the entry requirements and admissions process or apply directly online. A range of information sessions will take place in 2017 – keep an eye on the Science Events page for information. Top JobsCampus Brand Ambassador, Teach For AustraliaWhat: You will be responsible for marketing and brand awareness by: Summer Internship - Junior Civil Engineer, Estimator, Eifers Civil Pty LtdWhat: The role will involve being given tender applications, measuring quantities and estimating costs as well as reviewing
tender documentation for compliance. Applicant will work with a systems manager to address IMS components as well as a project manager who will review the documentation prior to submission. The applicant may also use the same skill to assist with quoting projects that are not tender based as well as assisting with current projects. Summer Internship Opportunities - Cognizant Technology Solutions Australia Pty LtdWhat: You will be assigned to a team where
you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions to our clients. This program will promote various learning IT consulting and technical development methodologies which will help further develop your capabilities at the end of the program. ServicesIntroducing myUniApps!myUniApps is a new service for students that provides online access to software packages – anywhere, any time and to any device. These include general productivity software and software that may be relevant to your particular subjects. Anywhere, any time, any device myUniApps is accessed via any web browser and from any web-enabled device (iPhone, Mac, PC, iPad, Windows Phone, Linux, Android, etc.). The software runs online, you only need to download a small Citrix receiver application. Opening, saving & printing From myUniApps you can access and save files as normal and print to your own printer or a University print queue. myUniApps is now live. Please visit this website, install Citrix, log-in with your usual University credentials and try it out for yourself! Thank you, and see you in 2017! This is the final edition of BSci News in 2016. We hope you have found our newsletters helpful. If you have comments or suggestions for future editions, please email us. See you again in 2017! To stay up to date over Summer please like our Science at Melbourne and the Science Student News pages on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter. Until 2017 we are truly yours, Science News |