Hi there,
We hope you are making the most of Employability Week and enjoying the activities around campus.
National Science Week begins tomorrow and we are running our annual Science Festival all next week.
Read on below for upcoming opportunities, jobs, internships and more!
Science Festival starts next week!
Each year, the Faculty of Science hosts the University of Melbourne Science Festival, as part of National Science Week. Science Festival is a week-long celebration of scientific knowledge, innovation and progress with a series of free events and activities for both students and the public.
Events include workshops, activities, trivia, movie screenings, public lectures as well as the big Lunchtime Carnival (Monday, 12pm-2pm, North Court) featuring free food, entertainment and live demonstrations. Make sure to check out the program and register your attendance.
More info here.
Tip #2 – First year at Melbourne
The Stop 1 Student Development team is here to give you advice on getting started at university.
Science and Technology Internship Subject
Interning gives you the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge in a professional environment. As an intern, you're there not just to get coffee or run errands, but to gain actual hands-on work experience. Internships are a great way to road test possible jobs and explore different career options. Did you know that with the Science and Technology Internship Subject your internship can count towards your degree?
Through the subject you will:gain real experience working in a science or technology-related workplace for ~100 hoursapply your skills and knowledge in a work settingroad test your career and potential career pathways in sciencereflect,
enhance and develop your communication and leadership skillsbuild valuable networks.
Find out more about the Science and Technology Internship subject and how your internship could be counted towards your
degree. More info here.
Teach Coding to Kids at Code Camp Holiday Programs - Assistant Teachers
Code Camp is a company that offers school holiday and after school coding classes to kids aged 5-12yrs. Last holidays they taught over 4500 students how to make their own app and employed lots of casuals to help. Casual. $24 per hour. Applications close 15 Aug. More info here.
Tutors IB/VCE - Apex Tuition Australia
Wanted tutors who have an expert knowledge of their chosen subject area and are able to break down scientific concepts so that they are easily comprehensible. Chemistry/ Biology/ Further Maths. Casual. $35 per hour. Applications close 15 Aug. More info here.
Operations Support - GradReady
GradReady is a technology company that builds Adaptive Learning software to help students learn more efficiently and effectively. You will be working with the operations team: Setting up various seminars/workshops, speaking with students to identify areas of need, social media assistance and working with student societies to hold GradReady seminars/workshops. Expected time commitment: 5-10 hours/week. Applications close 16 Aug. More info here.
Do you want to be a consultant? Consulting for STEM students
Interested in being a consultant? But don't really know what it is? Come to this event and hear about how your science degree can be applied to consultancy work and what career pathways could be open to you. To get answers to these questions and more, come and join our interactive panel and meet representatives from the Big 4 Consulting Firms. 1.00pm-2.00pm, Wed 15 Aug. Panellists include:PwC - Holly Sullivan, Graduate in Management Consulting - Customer- EY - Felicity Jacob, Climate Change & Sustainability Consultant
- Deloitte - Marylyne Pushparajan, Analyst, Risk Advisory
- KPMG - Chantal Suder, Manager, Data Engineering
More info here.
The Future of Space Travel
For Science Week, Let’s Torque and Sisters in Science are joining forces to deliver a panel discussion on a topic that humans have puzzled over for centuries: space exploration. Join us at the Royal Society of Victoria to ponder the implications of humanity entering space in an interactive dialogue. 7.00pm, Wed 15 August, Royal Society of Victoria 8 La Trobe Street. More info here.
Health Science Webinar Series
If you are considering a Career in Social Work, Nursing, Speech Pathology or Audiology then don’t miss the Health Science Webinar Series every Tues through Aug from 4.30pm-5.30pm. Academic Staff and students will be online to discuss the courses and give you the opportunity to have your questions answered. Registrations are essential. More info here.
Women in STEM - Internship Info Session
Find out why gaining experience in the workplace during your degree can increase your graduate employability. Together we'll explore why this is particularly important for women in CompSci, IT, Chemistry, Engineering, Maths & Stats and Physics and provide you with guidance on how to approach your search and access additional support. More info here.
Science Photography
Enjoy an exhibition of science photography by Michael Silver for National Science Week, presented by Royal Society of Victoria. More info here.
Why Singapore?
"So you might be thinking to yourself, why would one pick Singapore for exchange? It’s so small! Most students tend to overlook countries in Asia, but I think there’s plenty of things to see and do, even in a small country like Singapore. Many are scared that they’ll suffer severe communication barriers, won’t like the food, or find it hard to get around, but in Singapore, you’ll feel like you’re in a booming and bustling metropolis!" Luke Elson, BSc.
Read more here.
Starting Somewhere full season now available
Starting Somewhere is a ten episode podcast from the University of Melbourne all about finding and making the most of your internship. We give you three new places to look for an internship, and ironically for a podcast, some visual ideas for finding your perfect placement. Everyone has to start somewhere - The University of Melbourne shows you how. More info here.
Funding and credit for ACICIS Agricultural Professional Practicum
Are you interested in Agricultural Science? Do you want to receive up to 25 points of credit towards your BSc for an international experience? Are you keen to receive up to $3000 of funding? YES! Then you should apply for the ACICIS Agricultural Professional Practicum! A 6-week study program undertaken at Bogor Agricultural University Indonesia prior to the commencement of the Australian academic calendar year. More info here.
Short term programs
Summer (Nov– Feb) short-term programs have been launched. There are so many amazing language and culture programs on offer which you could take as breadth, but also some very interesting science options at Korea University, Otago University and the University of Auckland (to name a few). More info here.
Science Employability Skills Workshops
This can help to build your professional brand. You might also like to get your CV checked by the Careers Consultants at Stop 1. Upcoming workshops include Professional Image and Networking, Resumes and Cover Letters and more! More info here.
Academic Writing Feedback + Maths and Stats Help
Meet with an experienced peer for quick feedback on your academic writing (12.00pm-4.00pm) and maths and stats help (12.30pm-2.30pm). Ask for help with basic maths and statistics in any discipline or subject. Peer-led drop-ins run from week 3 – SWOT Vac, Mon-Fri. More info here.
SSAF Questionnaire- Prizes to be won!
A Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) Questionnaire is now available for students to complete until 19 Aug. The main question it asks is – if you had $100 of SSAF funds to spend, how would you spend it? Any student who fills it in will have a chance to win a blue tooth polaroid camera or some Uni merch. Scroll down on this page for the link to the Questionnaire.
Melbourne Ideas 2018 Competition
The Competition seeks to engage students to present implementable ideas and/or solutions that would improve the student experience on campus. There are over $10,000 worth of prizes to be won, including an all-expenses paid trip (for 3 finalists) to take part in an overseas entrepreneurial experience. Submissions for ideas close 5pm Wed 15 Aug. More info here.
Counselling and Psychological Services Semester 2 Workshops
The University of Melbourne Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides free, confidential, short-term professional counselling to currently enrolled students and staff. More info here.
Australian Macadamias Innovation Challenge 2
If you are studying food science and technology, or a related field where you are learning about food product development, this challenge is for you. Create a tasty new packaged food product using Australian grown macadamias as an ingredient, and you could win a trip to FI EUROPE 2019 in Paris or AUD$5,000 cash grant or a tailored mentorship program. More info here.
Work Shadowing Program
The Work Shadowing Program (WSP) provides you with a one-off immersive opportunity to visit and observe a professional work environment to explore potential career paths and industries while enhancing your networks and connections with employers. Registrations close on Mon 20 Aug. More info here.
The sleepy lizard awakens new tools for climate change research
Associate Professor Michael Kearney discusses how the way Australia’s sleepy lizard reacts to water shortages gives us an insight into the effects of climate change on animals. Read more here.
Tropics expansion nudges cyclone formation into new areas
A new paper by Dr Sharmila Sur and Professor Kevin Walsh has found that tropical cyclones are forming further from the equator as the planet warms, bringing new regions into the zone of the intense storms, including parts of eastern Australia. Read more here.
Feral cat observed hunting at nest boxes: another threat to the critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum?
A team in the School of BioSciences say new evidence has raised concerns about the possibility of feral cats preying upon the critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum, with a cat detected on cameras at two nest boxes used by the possums. Read more here.
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