You put your hand up to let the invigilator know you need to go to the bathroom. As you stand the invigilator asks if you have anything in your pockets and suddenly you remember that you left your phone in your pocket… and it’s still on.

I didn’t always know I wanted to become a teacher, but I knew I wanted to make a difference. Being fascinated by science from a young age, I was lucky to have teachers who nurtured this interest, and encouraged me to constantly question, experiment and problem solve. I threw myself into any opportunity to engage in STEM, which naturally drew me to study the Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne.

A group of University of Melbourne science students recently attended the Corinium Chief Data & Analytics Officer Melbourne conference. The interactive day provided insights into how organisations are tackling the high-priority challenges facing data executives today including governance, privacy, culture, talent and the effective application of AI, Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics. With over 60 speakers from companies such as Uber, TNT, NAB and HSBC, the day was full of industry experts, including University of Melbourne's Business Development Director, Jack Rejtman.

Have you begun writing up your thesis? Yes? Do you need a bit of support? The Faculty of Science are offering all PhD students the opportunity to participate in the Science Thesis Boot Camp from 19 to 21 October.

The trip to the National Environmental Science Program conference on Indigenous conversations in science was a very poignant one. I have learnt much about problems that Indigenous people and communities are facing in modern science, but also it has allowed me to reflect on how, as a young Palawa man, I am able to help my own communities in the face of these issues.

Never fear! You can download the slides.

This is the first time I participated in the 3MT contest and I am amazed by how much I have learned in the process. Based on feedback from the judges and other participants, my talk has “evolved” a lot during the three rounds of competition. I feel like I have gained a great amount of clarity about my research, and this is very useful for my career and my PhD.

At various points in our lives, 'the future' can seem like a far-off thing. An abstract concept to consider at some later point in time. However, we find that for many BSc students, it is generally this point in the year that the future starts to take on a tangible quality.

My name is Joe Alexander and I am in my final semester studying the Master of Geography at the University of Melbourne. During my time in Geography at Melbourne I have been lucky enough to go on many field trips that have taken me to all corners of Australia and overseas.

We all know that the assessment period can be challenging, especially in winter. Motivation can be low and stress and anxiety can be high. Looking after your health and wellbeing is essential to being your best at The University of Melbourne. We are here to provide our top tips for surviving the assessment period and keep your cool.

The Faculty of Science hosted a Three Minute Thesis competition on 31 May. The event was an excellent showcase of the great research happening across the Faculty and gave participants the chance to prepare for the University’s central 3MT competition, which will begin in July.

My name is Jack Simkin, and I graduated in April 2018 from the Master of Environment at the University of Melbourne. After completing a Bachelor of Environmental Science at RMIT in 2012, I worked as a Hydrographer for 4 years, collecting water quality and river flow information across Victoria. This experience in the work force helped me focus my ambitions for coming back to university, culminating in a year ling research project, which took me from a coastal Fijian community to presenting at the Resilience2017 conference in Stockholm, Sweden.

Sarah Dickson-Hoyle has recently been awarded the Future Forests Fellowship from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada, where she will complete her PhD studies in place-based fire management under the supervision of Dr Lori Daniels, a disturbance ecologist.

SWOT Vac is a time for you to cram a full semester of knowledge into one week, right? Believe it or not, SWOT Vac week is a great opportunity for you to stop, relax and reflect on the past 12 weeks. You should be proud of the hard work and effort that has been the past semester. Use SWOT Vac to your advantage and make the most of your available time.

Fourth-year Bachelor of Science student, Renee Demeo, talks about her study abroad experience at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Master of Science (Physics) student, Madeleine Zurowski, recounts her experiences during her time on exchange at the University of California, Berkeley, and Princeton University.

The Faculty of Science will be hosting a Three Minute Thesis competition on Thursday 31st of May 2018.

The Faculty of Science hosted a panel as a part of Employability Week (11–17 April) for undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Science. The panelists provided students with insight into the transition from university to the workplace.

Bachelor of Science student, Jason Hobson, discusses his time volunteering as part of the In2Science and Science Delivery programs.

David Adams, reflects on his first year as a PhD candidate in the School of Geography.

Expressions of Interest for the Faculty of Science Thesis Boot Camp are now open. Late stage graduate research candidates are encouraged to apply.

Bachelor of Science student, Beiwei Lin, discusses the importance of mentoring through her undergraduate studies.

Bachelor of Science student, Oliver Murray, talks about his experience while on exchange to Rutgers University.

We hope you're having a great time settling into the first weeks of your course. We also hope you’ve been trying out a few active learning methods such as preparing for lectures, taking notes and setting up a self-study schedule.

In February a group of school kids got a lesson in physics while experiencing the stunning beauty of a flyover of Antactica.

Science alumnus Jonathan Ling, now a Digital Analyst at Accenture, took to Linked In to share his advice for science undergraduates on life after university.

Do you want a head start in your career? The Unimelb Careers Festival is new in 2018 and will feature a week-long schedule of careers & employability events.

In the last edition of Under the Microscope, we gave you a check list of all the things we wish we had known when we started at the University of Melbourne. In this edition, we want to share an amazing resource our friends at Academic Services have created.

Your (un)official guide to starting out at University

It has happened to all of us. We have woken up on the morning (or afternoon) of the 1st of January and thought about the things we’re going to do differently this year.

Over the recent summer holidays, four maths students from the Faculty of Science undertook a Trading internship at Optiver, a leading technology driven trading firm based in Sydney.

Been offered a place in the Bachelor of Science for 2018? Congratulations! Now for the next step: attending Science: Day 1. Come along to learn all about what the BSc can offer you, and how you'll choose your subjects.

We welcome all students beginning a graduate coursework degree to an orientation session on Monday 19 February. Depending on your graduate program, there will also be other orientation sessions for you.

The process of choosing your first-year subjects may appear daunting, but don’t worry, we have lots of resources to support you through this important process.

The high temperatures of the Last Interglacial warmed our climate. Now a study with University of Melbourne finds out what the past can tell us about the future

University of Melbourne software for learning quantum computer programming means students can see inside a quantum computer and start using the 'weird' physics.

Urban forests keep our cities cool and healthy, but University of Melbourne research finds as temperatures go up, we're going to have to be wiser with our water

University of Melbourne experts discuss the impact of selective breeding, designer dogs and clones on the health and wellbeing of man’s best friend.

In this episode of the University of Melbourne's Eavesdrop on Experts podcast, Roger Rassool discusses FREO2, first electricity-free oxygen concentrating system

The University of Melbourne is combining innovative design and new, low-cost nano-satellite technology to build Australia’s first space telescope, Skyhopper.

In this episode of the University of Melbourne's Eavesdrop on Experts podcast, David Bissell discusses how commuting is transforming our cities and our lives.

As the University of Melbourne joins the IBM Q Network, researchers, businesses and universities are already getting themselves quantum ready.

As the University of Melbourne joins the IBM Q Network, advances in quantum mechanics could answer the question posed by Erwin Schrödinger: What is life?

As the University of Melbourne joins the IBM Q Network, we explore what quantum sensors can tell us about the level below the atom and the questions it raises.