No Images? Click here Dear there, We hope you are looking forward to next week's mid-Semester teaching break! You might be planning to study, take a holiday or work, but it is also a great chance to think about upcoming opportunities and booking them into your diary - whether it be looking into graduate studies or jobs, science-related events happening soon or getting on top of your study via University resources. Keep reading to learn about some of the great stuff happening on and off campus in the next few weeks. Enjoy! IN THIS ISSUE
EventsEXHIBITION: EXIT – Globalisation, Art, Climate ChangeIn a time of increasing anxiety about globalisation and its impacts, the installation EXIT at the Ian Potter Museum of Art provides a vibrant representation of some of the processes which link us, sometimes inextricably, planet-wide. EXIT is the central feature of the ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2017 Festival, which runs from April 19 until May 14 across Melbourne. A panel of experts will discuss EXIT and the provocative issues it raises at this event on Wed 26 April 6:45pm – 9:00pm. More info here. 2017 Science Graduate Study and Enrichment FairConsidering further Science study after your Bachelor of Science? Come along to the 2017 Science Graduate Study and Enrichment Fair. Speak with academic course coordinators, current graduate students and enrichment staff to learn more about Science graduate courses and the opportunities available to you outside the classroom as a graduate student. Tues 2 May 12:00pm – 2:00pm, Level 2 Physics South Foyer. Register here. A Day in the Life of a Physiotherapy or Optometry StudentThinking about becoming a physiotherapist or optometrist? Come and hear current students speak on what a day in their life is like. You will also get a chance to ask any questions you might have about the courses.
For more information about upcoming events from the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, visit their website. Werribee Open DayThinking about studying agriculture or veterinary science? Come along to the Werribee Open Day and explore the options. There’ll be information about the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, opportunities to meet some furry and reptilian friends and food stalls. Sat 29 April, 10:00am – 3:00pm, Werribee Campus. Details and registration here. DELOITTE Risky Business eventMeet the women of Risk Advisory, discover what they do day-to-day and learn more about the available student opportunities at the Deloitte Risky Business Event. Tue 18 April, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Deloitte 550 Bourke St. More details and register here. Melbourne Knowledge WeekA week long festival that melds art, technology, business and science to explore and co-create Melbourne’s future city. Hear from industry leaders, test cutting-edge technology, taste future food and help to solve Melbourne’s future challenges. Included in the program is a Workshop presented by Dr Claire Farrell and John Rayner from the School of Ecosystem and Forest Science, where you can learn to create your own Forever Garden. Mon 1 – Sun 7 May. More info here. ANZAC Day Dawn ServiceThe Melbourne University Regiment will continue a longstanding tradition by conducting the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Cenotaph (located between South Lawn & Wilson Hall, Parkville Campus). ANZAC Day recognises the service and sacrifice of all Australians who have served in war. Tue 25 April 5.45am – 6.45am. Melbourne Business School Information SessionAttend this workshop to meet the senior program academics within the Melbourne Business School and learn which graduate degree is right for you. Refreshments served. Tues 9 May, 12:00pm – 2:00pm. Register now via this link. Top JobsSparkLauncher
Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning (DELWP) – Victoria
Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI)
Cognizant Technology Solutions Australia Pty Ltd (CTS)
For these positions and more visit Careers Online. Students@Work Internship ProgramThis is a great opportunity for paid internship roles at the University of Melbourne, across a number of streams and roles, including data analysis, web and sustainability positions. There are 33 positions available.
Search for ‘S@W Internship Program’ on CareersOnline to view individual job descriptions. Land your Career - Job Explorer ToolDeveloped in collaboration with CeRDI, NRM jobs and AIATSIS, the Land Your Career Job Explorer Tool can help you find out more about real jobs in land management to help you plan your career or next steps. Explore past job descriptions, find out where these jobs were located and learn about how much these jobs paid in an interactive map format. Refine your search by career area, location, qualifications needed, experience requirements, time fraction, and salary range. Graphical data can also be found in the charts tab to view the job trends. OpportunitiesGraduate Study Drop In SessionThinking about graduate study? Come and chat with staff from the Future Students team about eligibility and pathways into our Science programs. Drop in during our next session: Thu 18 May 12:00pm – 2:00pm **New Venue: Stop 1 – G04 ** Click here to register. 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. Mentoring @ 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? 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. Click here for further information including selection criteria and how to apply. Engineering & IT Graduate Study ConsultationsThinking of a masters in engineering or IT? Come along to a graduate student consultation appointment to have your questions answered. Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00pm – 1:00pm during semester. Register via the Pre-ENG Club web page. Law School Admission Test (LSAT)The next LSAT test date is Sun 25 June and registrations are now open. Registrations close Fri 26 April. For all the required information, please click here. All Melbourne JD applicants must sit the LSAT prior to applying. For information about the Melbourne JD Program, please see here. Are you a student with disability looking for a chance to develop your career skills?The Australian Network on Disability (AND) is looking for motivated Engineering, IT and Finance students to be mentored by some of Australia’s best and brightest professionals from a range of industries through our PACE Mentoring program. Applicants are matched with mentors who can offer assistance in career planning, as well as personal and professional development. The pair meet a minimum of 6 occasions over the 12 week program. Apply with this online application form no later than Fri 14 April. For further information, email applications@and.org.au or call 03 9621 2276 to speak to a member of the PACE team. Out for Australia MentoringA unique opportunity for LGBTIQ+ students to join Out for Australia’s mentoring program that aims to equip students with information, skills, contacts and role models to help make their transition from university into the workplace easier. Click here for more information and to sign up. 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. Tip #4 – Just Write It!When it comes to writing, most of us struggle with procrastination. A blank screen or page is daunting. Which is why you simply have to start writing! It doesn’t matter if this isn’t your best writing – you’ll fix it later during the editing process. As they say, you can’t edit a blank page. There are many tools to help you get your ideas down. Try Cold Turkey, 750 words, Write or Die or go to a ‘Shut up and Write’ session on campus. BSci TipsThanks for your submissions! Here is a great tip from one of your fellow BSci students…
Have some great tips to share? Email and let us know! Our top tips for the month will receive a UoM Science Hoodie. Key Dates and ServicesStudent Connect appointments are openStudent Connect appointments are for all students – in any level, or any degree. They are a great opportunity for students to focus on their goals, skills, experiences, networks and knowledge. They can start from scratch or extend what they’re already doing. In their appointment, students will work with a professional or peer adviser to:
Students can book an appointment online via the Stop 1 booking system. Academic SkillsAcademic Writing Drop-In Sessions Meet with a peer writing mentor for advice on academic writing.
Drop-Ins are up to 15 minutes long, and may be shorter if there is high demand. Please make sure you bring along a hard copy of your work. 12:00pm – 4:00pm Monday-Friday in The Gallery (G04), Stop 1 @ 757 Swanston St. Academic Skills Hub The Academic Skills Hub is a community on the LMS where students have access to specifically designed resources and individual tutorials to develop your academic skills. These modules are self-directed study resources that contain activities and quizzes to test your understanding. You can self-enrol in the community: Log into the LMS, then head to the Academic Skills Hub to self-enrol. Library opening hours over Easter and Anzac DayAll Libraries are closed on Good Friday (14 April), and Anzac Day (25 April) but the after hours study zones will be available. Most libraries are open over the remainder of the Easter break so please check the Library opening hours webpage for up-to-date details on opening hours. ScholarshipsNew Colombo Plan ScholarshipsThe New Colombo Plan Scholarships support Australian undergraduates to study and undertake internships in the Indo-Pacific region. This prestigious and highly competitive program will provide around 120-150 scholarships in 2018 to strengthen Australia’s connections with the region. This is an incredible opportunity for students to expand the breadth of their education and develop an understanding of our neighbouring region. Melbourne Global Mobility are holding a number of Information sessions about the program. Click here to book into one. More details about the Scholarships is available here. Science in the MediaStudent success at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS)Urban Horticulture students from the Burnley campus once again competed in the Avenue of Achievable Gardens at MIFGS, designing and building installations that showcase affordable and inspirational small gardens. See here for more information. Alien life as we know itIn this article, Jacinta Den Besten from the School of Physics reviews the new sci-fi horror film 'Life', which depicts the horrifying development of a martian organism on the International Space Station. She reflects on how the increasing likelihood of finding life in outer space is shifting the back-story of such films out of the fiction genre. How staying close to mum pays off for kangaroosA behavioural study conducted by Dr Wendy J King, a visiting scholar in the School of BioSciences, has shown that kangaroo offspring are much better off staying with their mothers long after being weaned and independent. Why? Find out in this article. 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 |