Date: Wednesday 19 March 2014
Time: 01:30 pm - 04:00 pm
Venue: Wilson Hall & University Hall
Register: Register for this event with Careers Online

The 2014 Engineering, IT & Built Environments Fair is an effective way for you to connect with employers. The vast selection of companies participating is eager to meet both local and international students of The University of Melbourne to fill their graduate positions. This is a perfect opportunity for you to network and learn more about various industries. Come prepared and dress to impress!

Companies present include: Aurecon, Beca Pty Ltd, Brookfield Multiplex Australasia, Corplex Pty Ltd, Department of Environment and Primary Industries, Engineers Australia, Golder Associates Pty Ltd, Honeywell Ltd, IBM Australia, Lend Lease, Norman Disney & Young, See Hoy Chan Sdn. Berhad Group, URS Australia Pty Ltd, Wood & Grieve Engineers – and many more!

Date: Monday 24 March
Time: 1.00 - 2.00pm
Venue: 407 (C1 Theatre), Engineering Block C
Register: Log into SAS, find the workshop in the "Events" tab and click on "RSVP"

Do you have a group assignment this semester? This workshop presented by Academic Skills provides strategies for working with other students to manage the workload and resolve conflicts. You will also learn how to allocate tasks based on the strengths and experiences of your peers.

Date: Friday 7 March
Time: 12 - 2pm
Venue: The Pavilion - opposite ERC & Sidney Myer Asia Centre

To kick start the new semester, CSA is throwing a 'Welcome Back' drinks & BBQ for all those in Construction Management. If free drinks and sausages weren't enough, we have three Probuild reps joining us for the afternoon!

Whether you're wanting to meet new people, catch up with mates, or seek advice from Industry Professionals, there'll be enough food and drinks to go around so just come along and have a laugh.

If you're interested in being involved in CSA, we would love to hear from you. Email CSA here.

Venue: Wunderlich Gallery, 757 Swanston
Exhibition dates: 17 February - 7 March 2014

The 2nd Skin exhibition showcases wearable volumes, deploy-able envelopes and structures that accommodate the complex geometry of the body. Designed and made by first year students of the Bachelor of Environments, Virtual Environments subject during Semester 2 of 2013, each project develops techniques of measuring and defining personal spaces through the manipulation of material systems.

Working through the material systems, each project is modeled digitally using 3d modelling software and fabricated from a 2d cutting template which is output directly through CNC card or laser cutter. The fabricated components are then hand folded and assembled; fusing digital technology with craft sensibility.

Closing Party
Join us as we celebrate the exhibition and launch the virtual environments website.

Date: 7 March 2014
Time: 6.00pm
Venue: Wunderlich Gallery, 757 Swanston

Date: Monday 17 March
Time: 6.00 - 7.30pm
Venue: Deakin Edge, Federation Square

A great plan is driven by bold vision. Melbourne is acclaimed as one of the world’s most liveable cities but it can be an even better place for all Melburnians if we plan our city in a more integrated, inclusive and sustainable way.

The first seminar in the Creating a Better Future for Melbourne series asks the following four well known and passionate Melburnians what their vision is for Melbourne:

• Robert Doyle, Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne
• Major Brendan Nottle, Melburnian of the Year 2013
• Robert McGauran, award winning architect and urban designer
• Micaela Drieberg, Monash City Councillor and former Mayor of Monash

Melbourne School of Design Dean’s Lecture Series: Dr Patricia Galloway, The Unique Aspects of Managing Megaprojects in Asia

Date: Tuesday 18 March
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Carrillo Gantner Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre

Patricia Galloway, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pegasus Holdings, Washington, USA, will discuss the evolving concept of the megaproject with a particular focus on the Asian region. She will outline how megaprojects are increasingly transforming into gigaprojects and becoming more prevalent as we move into the 21st Century. She will also look at the expected rise in mega and gigaprojects in Africa, India and China, to meet increasing demand for modern transportation and basic necessities.

Dr. Patricia D. Galloway is an advisor to the energy and infrastructure industries regarding corporate governance, risk management, contracting/delivery, industry best practices, and program/project on complex megaprojects worldwide.  She was the first female President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). She is a prolific writer and world renowned speaker.

Date: Tuesday 1 April
Time: 6 - 7.30pm
Venue: Basement Theatre 1, 207 Bouverie St, Carlton
RSVP: Book online

Are fossil fuels bankrupting Australia financially and ecologically?

As numerous industrialised nations take action to reduce their emissions and shift to a low-carbon energy future, Australia plans to invest over $100billion in new coal mining developments over the next 15 years, including nine mega mines in Queensland’s Galilee Basin and the controversial Maules Creek coal mne in NSW’s Leard State Forest. Whether we like it or not, our savings are being used to fund many of these projects.

Ben Caldecott, founder of Oxford University’s Stranded Assets Programme and author of the groundbreaking report “Stranded Down Under? Environment-related factors changing China’s demand for coal and what this means for Australian coal assets”, sheds light on the ramifications of Australia’s fossil fuel addiction and how we can kick our nation’s dirtiest habit.

The Pre-Eng Club is a community of future engineers from Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Environments and Bachelor of Science.

Benefits of joining the Pre-Eng club include a welcome BBQ, club merchandise and access to events and exclusive industry site visits where you can meet industry CEOs, HR recruitment staff, and meet working engineers.

Safey and driving in Melbourne session
Time: 12-1pm, Tuesday 11 March
Venue: Old Arts Building, North Theatre, Room 239
RSVP: Book online

Moving to a new city can mean a lot of changes and it is important to learn about safety in your new community. This session provides important information for anyone new to Melbourne, or who will be driving in the city for the first time. This session will teach you about:

• Road rules in Melbourne, including our famous hook turns
• Avoiding fines on the road
• Personal safety around campus
• Staying safe on public transport and when out with friends
• Protecting your belongings

Want chance a win a 13” MacBook Pro OR a 16GB iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular OR one of five $100 Co-op bookshop vouchers? Spend just 10-15 minutes to complete the 2014 Commencing Student Survey.

The survey is open to all newly enrolled, first year undergraduate and graduate coursework students.

AA Autumn Semester Programme 2014: London
Applications due:  25 July 2014

The AA Semester Programme is a full-time 15-week studio-based course open to undergraduate and graduate students from around the world. The programme is integrated with the AA’s undergraduate history and theory seminars and media studies courses, and is designed to allow transferable study credits and the AA School awards a Certificate of Completion.

An emerging urban scale redefines the London city outline while on the same ground heritage policies protect listed urban environments. The reading of a character of the place and the definition of a new city image becomes a challenging design task which would base the units agenda.

Competition closing date: 24 March 2014
Prize: Total of USD 2 million

The Holcim Awards is an international competition that recognizes innovative projects and future-oriented concepts on regional and global levels. A total of USD 2 million in prize money is awarded in each three-year cycle.

The competition seeks projects that demonstrate an ability to stretch conventional notions about sustainable building and also balance environmental, social and economic performance – while also exemplifying architectural excellence and a high degree of transferability.

The competition has two categories:

• The Holcim Awards: open to architects, planners, engineers, project owners, builders and construction firms
• The Holcim Awards “Next Generation”: open to young professionals and university students where all project authors are no older than 30 years of age.