As a practicing landscape architect, Zoë Metherell saw that land transformation could have a positive impact on biodiversity. Now nearing the end of her PhD, Zoë talks us through her interdisciplinary research journey, and why she is optimistic about the future.

Vicky Au is the Engagement and Strategy Lead on the CSIRO Hydrogen Industry Mission. We recently met with Vicky to discuss her exciting new role, the lack of diversity in STEM and how she approaches mentoring.

BSc graduate Garry Sien has gone from majoring in computer science to being a leader in the tech space, with extensive experience in the Asia Pacific. Currently based in Hong Kong as a Principal Advisory Consultant for Alibaba Cloud, Garry doesn’t let distance get in the way of giving back as a STEM Industry Mentor.

The July Lectures in Physics series will run every week throughout July. Join us online to learn how physics is applied to solve a broad range of problems, from the  origins of life to epidemiological modelling.

Explore the dark skies and its celestial objects through the lens of Australian Aboriginal history and knowledge. By weaving Indigenous knowledge and physics together, Associate Professor Duane Hamacher and BSc student and Yorta Yorta person, Jessie Ferrari, share how the animals, seasons and stars come together in Aboriginal Astronomy.

Caleb McElrea is a science communicator, wildlife photographer and filmmaker. It’s an occupation that combines comedy, conservation, and close encounters with cassowaries. Read on for insight into Caleb’s adventures in wildlife filmmaking.

Learn how to make the most of your June garden in this month's planting guide with expert horticulturist Sascha Andrusiak.

Timothy Shue started the ICLEI Young Writers Network when he noticed a gap between the passion and education of young researchers, and their confidence to effectively communicate their research to the wider community. In this insightful Q+A, Tim and fellow Science Alum Amélie Uhrig discuss the power of effective science communication in climate change discourse.

If you missed Dr Jen Martin present Discover the Sights and Sounds of Antarctica, you can now catch up on demand.

Oceans produce over half of the world's oxygen and absorb 50 times more carbon dioxide than our atmosphere. Within them are coral reefs that contain some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, and provide habitats and shelter for a host of marine organisms. They also protect coastlines from the damaging effects of wave action and storms. Now, it is up to us to protect them.Dr Wing Chan, a postdoctoral researcher of the University of Melbourne, researches coral reef restoration and conservation, and ocean warming and acidification. Wing is also passionate about science outreach and sharing her love of the ocean. Read her reflections below.

After completing a PhD at the University of Melbourne, Marissa Parrott landed her dream job with Zoos Victoria. She now dedicates every day to the conservation of wildlife and, despite increasing challenges, she still holds out hope for the future.

How can challenging scientific naming conventions better reflect 60,000 plus years of Indigenous Knowledge about landscapes and medicine? Bachelor of Science student Sidney Ruthven shares her experience of discovering three new species of fungi, and the exciting decision she made next.

If you missed BioInspiration: Sustainable Materials Inspired by Nature, the first webinar in a series that explores all things bio-inspired, you can now catch up on demand.

In this month's Spotlight on a Crop, Sascha Andrusiak and Dr Chris Williams talk us through everything we need to know about planting and harvesting garlic.

Science Alum Henrietta Farr is undertaking a graduate program with VicRoads (now part of the Department of Transport) while directing Vocal Vibes, an a cappella women’s choir, on the side. Find out how she keeps her love of music and nature alive in and outside of work.

The Science Gallery's Disposables installations ran in 2019 - but if you missed out, no worries. We're here to take you back in time and guide you through it! Learn how Science and Art are tackling issues around sustainability in this bio-inspirational episode of Event FOMO.

In the first of a new monthly series, expert horticulturalist Sascha Andrusiak talks us through what to plant in Melbourne this May.

As a global community, we must work beyond our national borders to protect threatened species and maintain biodiversity. Read more on Pursuit.

Australia needs new business models between industry and agriculture to inspire investment in trees on farms. Read more on Pursuit.

How can we take advantage of the benefits associated with nature while we're staying home to flatten the curve? University of Melbourne researchers discuss in this article, recently published on The Conversation.

Experience Antarctica through the eyes and ears of science communicator Dr Jen Martin in this article for Triple R.

Want to help save wildlife after the fires? Find out how you can do so, even if you life in a city, with these practical tips from University of Melbourne researchers.

Shona Cameron sits on the national Banksia Foundation Sustainability Award judging panel, has managed safety at 25 airports and freight facilities across the country, is a mentor in the STEM Industry Mentoring program, and is also taking on a Master of Engineering. How does this young Science leader do it all?

New Jersey-based Peter is a pharmaceutical consultant. He provides services and advice to pharmaceutical companies in terms of how to best position their new drugs for commercial success. So how did a scientist, first trained in research, carve out a successful career within Science, from research, to marketing and now in consulting? What is the importance of understanding the business side of science? How are mentors important? Peter shares his personal journey with us.

Larger animals tend to live longer than smaller ones, but within the dog kingdom it pays to be short. Here’s why.

In order to know why an ice age ends, we need to know when it ended. Now, new research is working to solve one of the enigmas in palaeoclimatology.

As a chemist, Faculty of Science alum Dr Georgina Such has dedicated her career to investigating nanoparticles to improve the delivery of drugs and vaccines. Recently, Georgina has taken on the role of Associate Dean (Diversity, Inclusion & Women in Science). Discover why below.

Research into our gut microbiome – or our ‘second brain’ – has already produced vast amounts of data, but we are only scratching the surface of our own complex ecosystems

Amy is a Threatened Species Biologist at Zoos Victoria. She is engaged in protecting the Eastern Barred Bandicoot, with the aim to recover them from the threatened species list. She is also smashing gender stereotypes and inspiring women and girls as a 2019 Superstar of STEM.This is Amy’s story, her perspective on the recent bushfires and how we can all maintain hope through action.

Join us on 28 March for a volunteer data-collection event. Bring a friend and contribute to our understanding of the impact that living breakwaters have on the health of our coasts.

University of Melbourne researchers are redesigning wheat to create healthier versions of one of the world’s favourite foods – bread

When Gerald realized he was “very capable, but impossible to manage”, his solution was to start his own company. Now a successful entrepreneur living in the San Francisco Bay Area, his current focus is CompilerWorks, which Gerald describes as “a software company that is very geeky”. Gerald recently spoke to us about the importance of interdisciplinarity, what really makes a good startup, and the subjectivity of ‘success’.

The Science Dean’s Thank-You Reception was a celebration of the world-changing innovation that occurs when scientific and philanthropic visions collide.

Veronica Allen is CEO & Managing Director of IBM Singapore. Her impressive career trajectory epitomizes the globalized workforce that characterizes the business field today.

Many Australians blame our variable climate for the recent severe bushfires and crippling drought, but researchers say these ‘natural’ disasters are not natural at all

I believe my science background will be invaluable in providing a fresh and innovative perspective to my future endeavours in the corporate sphere.

“As society becomes more and more technical the interaction between law and technology will become increasingly important. We are currently in a very interesting time for the junction between science and law”.

Under the clear, blue skies of a remarkably still day, a group of Citizen Scientists gather on the Portarlington foreshore.

On 1 August 2019, hundreds of Faculty of Science alumni and friends gathered to celebrate the inaugural Dean’s Winter Reception.

Looking to make a global impact, University of Melbourne student Ryan Tan was inspired to further his love for engineering at a world class institution.

Devon completed both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering at the University of Melbourne. He is now working at Ericsson as part of their graduate program.

Ibrahim is currently on a well-trodden pathway through the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Model, having completed the Bachelor of Science as a route into the Master of Engineering.

“AI is going to increasingly impact all of our lives in significant ways, yet it is currently in the hands of very few people, a very homogenous group of people. We want to address this imbalance.”

"I’ve always really enjoyed science. It’s been a passion of mine, I enjoyed it at high school, and I chose to continue doing it because I loved it."

Olivia is a Faculty of Science graduate who chose to cap off her undergraduate studies with a Master of Public Health. Since graduating in 2018, Olivia has been working in epidemiology.

“Be prepared to take managed bets, where the downside risk is limited but there’s no limit to the upside.”

“We can work towards bridging the gap between science and policy decision-making."

“Be true to yourself – whatever that means for you. You might want to work in one discipline for a while and then move into something different... There was a time when specialising and following a straight line was advantageous for career progression. But I don’t think that holds true today.”

“I thought it would be a fun project where I could gain some new skills and learn about the energy market. However, this whole experience has been beyond anything I could have ever imagined.”