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Engage with the Faculty of Science

School outreach programs, industry engagement, public lectures and events are just some of the ways we are sharing science with our communities.

We are proud to work with governments, industry, donors, alumni, schools and community groups to demonstrate the value of science.

Advancing scientific knowledge is at the core of what we do, and we appreciate we cannot do this alone. With the help of our partners, supporters, collaborators and the wider community, we are one of Australia’s leading scientific teaching and research hubs. We are passionate about sharing our research, knowledge, and passion for science with curious minds of all ages.

Collaborate and connect with us today

  • Industry engagement

    Where will your industry be in ten years? Lead the way with us: the Faculty of Science is open for business and keen to partner with industry to build our combined capabilities, competitiveness and impact.

  • Government, advocacy and philanthropic partnerships

    Working with other research organisations, businesses, governments, community groups and not-for-profit organisations, our researchers investigate complex issues, build evidence and translate research into meaningful public good.

  • Research partnerships

    We work closely with hundreds of partners both nationally and across the world to tackle the world's greatest challenges. No matter the scale, we're passionate about collaboration, innovation and creating impactful change.

Broadening our impact

  • A global vision

    We actively pursue new teaching, learning and research opportunities all over the world, from co-developing curricula with other institutions to finding international training initiatives for our PhD students.

  • Science for schools

    We’re passionate about keeping curiosity alive. Learn more about the professional development courses and various secondary school programs and activities we run for students interested in science.

  • Amgen Scholars Program

    The Amgen Scholars Program is an international program that gives undergraduate students hands-on lab experience.

Expanding communities and conversations

  • Science Alumni

    We are proud of our growing alumni and networks around the world…60,000 and counting. Our aim is to offer you a life-long connection with your science community. So become an active alum and benefit through these alumni programs.

  • Science at Melbourne Festival

    The University of Melbourne’s annual Science at Melbourne Festival is a week-long celebration of National Science Week every August, with a series of free events for students, staff and the general public.

  • Science at Melbourne Conversations

    Hear the latest perspectives in science from leading experts in their fields. Through our free public event series, we share our knowledge and love of science with the community.

  • Big Science Pitch

    The Big Science Pitch sees emerging researchers from the Faculty of Science battle it out to secure a share of $100,000 in research funding.

  • Let's Talk SciComm podcast

    Hosted by Associate Professor Jen Martin and Dr Michael Wheeler, Let’s Talk SciComm is the podcast from the University of Melbourne’s Science Communication Teaching Team. Listen for advice, tips and interviews about how to communicate science in effective and engaging ways.

  • Climate Kids

    The climate crisis is complicated and our kids have questions! Luckily, our UniMelb experts are here to answer them in this series from MCF.

Support Science at Melbourne

Support from our community makes it possible for our best and brightest science talent to flourish. Find out how you can get involved to support leading discoveries, breakthroughs and fundamental research.

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