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To read all about the prize winning scientists and research, head along to the Nobel Prize website. Also, we want your feedback! The Subject Experience Survey (SES) seeks feedback on students’ perceptions of their learning experiences in subjects taught at the University of Melbourne. The survey will close on Sun 29 Oct. Click here to complete the Subject Experience Survey today! Keep reading for a great list of upcoming events and opportunities. IN THIS ISSUE
EventsEnergy Hack 2017This two-day hackathon will bring researchers and students from diverse disciplines together with experts in energy and digital technology from both business and policy. Unlock ideas, educate influencers and stimulate entrepreneurship in the energy industry worldwide. $5000 cash prize! $25, all food and beverages included. Fri 20 - Sun 22 Oct. Register now. Endeavour Engineering & IT ExhibitionSpread across two venues at Wilson Hall and South Lawn, this exhibition will display over 130 Engineering and IT projects created by our final year master students. These projects tackle industry problems, improve processes and have significant commercial applications. Thu 19 Oct, 10am - 4pm. Please register to attend. AMSI BIOINFO Summer 17 – A Symposium on BioinformaticsBioInfoSummer introduces bioinformatics and mathematical and computational biology to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and professionals working in relevant fields. The symposium will cover areas of data visualisation, RNA-seq theory and practice, proteomics and metabolomics data, clinical bioinformatics and variant calling for disease, and single-cell genomics. Mon 4 Dec - Fri 8 Dec. Register, find out about poster submissions or join the mailing list. Apollo Music Society’s POPS CONCERTThe Apollo Music Society is hosting their annual POPS Concert on Fri 20 Oct, 6.30pm, at the St Martins Youth Arts Centre in South Yarra. The concert will feature strings, choir, jazz, acapollo, fusion and a bake sale! All proceeds go to the 2017 Spring Appeal of Autism Spectrum Australia. Buy tickets ($8.50 Concession, $13 Adult). Georgina Sweet Awards for Women in Quantitative Biomedical ScienceThe Georgina Sweet Awards for Women in Quantitative Biomedical Science recognise female scientists who demonstrate excellence in the area. The Awards Ceremony for the 2017 recipients will be a great opportunity to celebrate, network and hear from the Guest Speaker Professor Anne Kelso AO, CEO of the NHMRC. Mon 23 Oct, 2pm - 6pm. To register, email by Mon 16 Oct. Top JobsCancer Council - Research AssistantContribute to tobacco research for a recognised not-for-profit, improving health outcomes for all Victorians. More information. Informed Solutions - Graduate Technical Associate Program (2 years)Work with industry thought leaders and digital specialist across Technical Delivery, Strategy and Consulting on international digital transformation projects. Must have a minimum credit average in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree. More information. Alfred Health - Ward Clerk - Inpatient Psychiatry UnitYou will be responsible for the co-ordination and completion of administrative requirements of the Unit. You will be a valued member of the Acute Program team and will require sound communication skills and administrative skills. More information. University of Hong Kong, School of Public Health - Senior Research Assistants/Research Assistants I/II (several positions)Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health or related disciplines, with at least 3 years’ work experience. Applicants should have a strong quantitative background; experience in analysis of epidemiological data using R, STATA, SAS or other statistical packages. More information. black.ai - (3 roles) Computer Vision Researcher / Data Scientist & Network Engineer / Machine Learning EngineerBlack.ai is a VC backed Australian research start up in the field of AI. They are looking to hire Computer Vision Engineers/ Data Scientist & Network Engineers/ Machine Learning Engineers to join the team and help solve the hard problems surrounding the future of automation and robotics. More information. Akuna Capital - Junior Quantitative Researcher - Machine LearningAkuna’s Quantitative Trading and Research team is looking for Junior Quant Researchers with a Masters or PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related subjects. The team creates trading strategies scientifically by combining its quantitative expertise with understanding of derivatives and financial markets. More information. See Careers Online for these job and many others! OpportunitiesApplications are now open for the 2018 intake of Science Student Ambassadors.Represent your Faculty at a range of future student, alumni and current student activities, develop your professional skills and meet other Science students! Ambassadors are current students in the Faculty of Science, from a variety of disciplines. They receive training and opportunities for development in public speaking, leadership and communication skills. Graduate students who have completed a minimum of one Semester of study in the Faculty of Science are eligible to apply. Read the position description. Applications close Fri 27 Oct. In2science: inspire high school science and maths studentsDo you want to share your enthusiasm for science, maths or engineering to inspire high school students? Are you seeking an opportunity to develop your employability skills? As an In2science mentor, you will engage with high school science or maths students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Once a week over a 10 week placement period, you will work with the classroom teacher to be a positive role model for the students. Apply now. Our Campus TELLUSThe University of Melbourne is inviting communities to co-create a vision for the Parkville Campus. Our Campus Tell Us is two weeks of imaginative events where people are asked what they like and don’t like about the campus and how it can be improved. Students are encouraged to fill in a survey to go in the draw for breakfast and lunch vouchers, RSVP for campus walks and events or visit the TellUs Hub to have your thoughts on the campus heard. More information. Applications open: graduate students on University committeesGSA-nominated members sit on 28 committees across all areas of the University, and ensure that graduate students are heard and represented in University decisions. Being a committee member is a great opportunity to get first-hand experience of how the University governs itself, and how policy and decisions are made. They are looking for highly-engaged, responsible graduate students who want to make a difference for their peers and work with GSA to represent graduate students at every level of the University. Apply now. Applications close Fri 20 Oct. Feedback about your experience of Course and Subject Planning and AdvisingThe University wants to know about your experience of course and subject planning and advising. This could be from Stop 1 or academics, professional staff in Academic Divisions, friends/peers, online information or course planning events and expos. What was good? How could they be improved? Submissions to be sent to caspa-taskforce@unimelb.edu.au. An anonymous option is also available. Submissions close Fri 13 Oct. Graduate Research OpportunitiesInternships for PhD students (numerous positions)
Short Courses/Workshops for Graduate ResearchersAcademic Skills Statistical Consulting Centre Graduate Students Association LibraryThe Library runs regular workshops for Graduate Research students. Upcoming sessions include:
More information and bookings. Book a Research Consultation with a LibrarianAre you just starting on your Masters by Research or PhD and are struggling with finding relevant information or don't know where to begin with managing all your references or your data? You can book an appointment with a subject specialist librarian who can provide some information and guidance in effective searching, reference management software such as Endnote or Zotero as well as referencing styles and the options available to manage your original research data. Book now. ServicesStop 1 Employability SessionsStop 1 runs regular practical workshops aimed at assisting students to develop their employability skills. Upcoming workshops include Interview Skills, LinkedIn Profiles and Networking Skills. Full list of workshops. Graduation Dates and InvitationsIf you are in your final Semester of study, it’s important to look out for and respond to your Graduation invitation. More information about the graduation process. Academic Skills Hub - LMSJoin the Academic Skills Hub community on the LMS to access some great online resources to assist in your studies. In particular, the Critical Academic Writing section and Research to Writing Process may be useful. Login now. Sci-Comm 101Each 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. Tip #8 Get VisualSometimes the most effective way to communicate your science is with visuals. Infographics are an excellent way to break down and simplify complex scientific messages and can be used to engage a variety of audiences with many different types of data and other scientific information. Infographics are easily shared on websites and social media and there are many free tools to help you create a fantastic infographic. ScholarshipsWayne and Marion Patten Mobility Scholarship - $2,500Offered to students who are Australian citizens intending to undertake overseas study. Preference is given to graduate students in a Business or Commerce related degree; in particular those with a background in engineering, science or IT. More information. 2018 Rowden White Scholarship (Prospective Graduate Research students)If you are considering applying for a UoM Graduate Research degree in 2018, please note that all applicants for graduate research will automatically be considered for the Rowden White Scholarship. The value of this scholarship is $6,500 and it can be awarded in addition to another scholarship. Successful applicants will be selected based on academic merit and notified in 2018. The deadline for domestic Graduate Research scholarship applications is Tues 31 Oct. Congratulations!PhD SubmissionThe following students submitted their PhD or MPhil theses in August and September. Congratulations on the culmination of your hard work! Emma Read Majtaba Kermani Ahangarani Farahani Science in the MediaNerds and Billionaires: Let scientists out of their boxesAn interesting article written by CSIRO Chief Executive, Dr Larry Marshall about breaking down barriers between scientists and business, and how this will help us to take more great Australian science from benchtop to beta to buyer. Read it. Written in King Billy's tree rings: 1700 years of climate historyThe iconic King Billy Pines of Cradle Mountain offer a glimpse into climate history, with the publication of one of the longest tree-ring chronologies in the Southern Hemisphere. Find out more. Can We Save The Reef?Prof Madeleine van Oppen was featured on last week's episode of ABC's Catalyst program, about the scientists racing to understand and save the Great Barrier Reef. Watch it now. PhD student wins chemical ecology awardEdita Ritmejeryte, a PhD student from the School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences (SEFS), has won the Best Student Poster Award at the International Society of Chemical Ecology Meeting in Kyoto. She was also awarded an ISCE student travel award to present at the conference. Read more To stay up to date between editions please like our Science at Melbourne and the Science Student News pages on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter. Until next time we are truly yours, Science News |