Published: 07 Aug 2020
Sarah McColl-Gausden from the School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences won the competition with her thesis presentation on changes to the spread of fire in south-east Australia.
Published: 04 Aug 2020
Connect with an academic, voice your questions or concerns, and share tips and tricks for online learning.
Published: 04 Aug 2020
Miss out on a session for the Graduate Orientation? Catch up sessions such as the Graduate Welcome and Academic Skills.
Published: 29 Jul 2020
Missed a session at Orientation and want to catch up? Or in need a refresher? We've got all the videos linked below so you can watch the presentations again.
Published: 03 Jun 2020
The Dean’s Honours list comprises the top 3% of undergraduate students, the top 3% of honours students and the top 5% of graduate students within the Faculty.
Published: 28 Apr 2020
Between work and study, it can be easy to forget that your mental health is something you need to actively look after by doing things that make you feel like yourself and speaking to people that are part of your community.
Published: 22 Apr 2020
Connect with a BSc academic and a small group of your peers, ask questions, and share your experience and online learning tips and tricks.
Published: 01 Apr 2020
Did you miss out on the first application round for the BSc Academic Advising Program? Good news, limited spaces have now become available!
Published: 30 Mar 2020
James Tait, one of three winners, will be given an expenses-paid week-long trip to PwC Middle East along with career development coaching from the PwC Academy.
Published: 04 Dec 2019
Volunteering is a great way to get involved, meet other science students and boost your resume.
Published: 05 Sep 2019
How science communications encouraged Jess to start her own “My Mini Scientist” program for kids.
Published: 31 Jul 2019
Get ready to study Science with these helpful tips and resources!
Published: 31 Jul 2019
Get the most out of your Semster 2 by checking out these top tips.
Published: 17 Jun 2019
Mission Discovery is a five day space and STEM program for yr 7-10 high school students, from 30 September – 4 October (mid-semester break), right here on campus, featuring NASA astronaut Tony Antonelli and other NASA leaders.
Published: 06 Jun 2019
Join us for the 2019 Three Minute Thesis Competition on Wednesday 12 June.
Published: 27 May 2019 under BSc Tip
Yes, exams are just around the corner. And while you might think you’re the only one getting stressed, you’re not alone.
Published: 16 May 2019
Jin-Sol Lee is a University of Melbourne student who ventured on the CAPSTAN Voyage. Read his blog about conducting soil samples and the daily life of a sedimentologist.
Published: 16 May 2019
Kimberley is a PhD student in the School of Earth Sciences. Read about her research in atmospheric rivers and her goals for future study.
Published: 16 May 2019
After studying the physics of fluid flow in his honours year, Ewan resolved to study atmospheric science at a graduate level. Read about his research and experiences as a graduate student.
Published: 06 May 2019
Maddie Brown in a University of Melbourne student currently on the RV Investigator for the CAPSTAN Voyage 2. Read her blog about the experience.
Published: 06 May 2019
Jeremy Lee is a PhD candidate in the School of Earth Sciences and he recently spent time in Antarctica to conduct fieldwork.
Published: 01 May 2019
It's that time of the semester again where the workload builds and the weather gets colder. Congratulations on all your hard work so far, it's been a busy semester! Our friends at Stop1 have put a list of health and wellbeing tips and next steps suggestions to get you through the next few weeks!
Published: 01 May 2019
Despite the miraculous feats you may have seen in movies such as ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ or ‘The Core’, accessing the interior of our planet is presently impossible given the extreme temperatures and pressures any probe (or person) would experience. In fact, the deepest hole on Earth (Kola Superdeep Borehole, Russia) only reaches to 12 kilometres depth at a diameter of just 9 inches. With these difficulties in mind we must find other ways to understand the processes occurring inside the interior of our planet. In my case, that is through interrogating the geochemistry of rare, but valuable, rocks.
Published: 18 Apr 2019
Following the completion of my BSc (Hons) at the Florey in mid-2018, I submitted my thesis to The Undergraduate Awards, an international competition to which one can submit any work assessed as part of an undergraduate degree. Luckily, I was a regional winner in the medical sciences category – so in late November 2018 I was fortunate enough to attend The Undergraduate Awards Seminar in Dublin.
Published: 11 Apr 2019
The Faculty of Science will be hosting a Three Minute Thesis competition on Wednesday, 12th of June 2019.
Published: 04 Apr 2019
My name is Ujash Patel and I am in the final semester of my Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne. After learning Psychology, Genetics, Neuroscience, and Software Development (thanks to the Melbourne Model) over the past 2 years, I am excited to graduate with a major in Computing and Software Systems, along with an understanding of a wide breadth of disciplines.
Published: 15 Mar 2019
Clayton Alexander Carner has completed his Bachelor of Science and is excited to share some of the things he'd wished he had known in first year.
Published: 20 Feb 2019
Nicole has finished her first year in the Bachelor of Science and is excited to share her experiences with new students through the Peer Mentoring program.
Published: 14 Feb 2019
Lauren Ware is in the second year of the Bachelor of Science student who wants to share her tips and tricks for starting at uni.
Published: 08 Feb 2019
Zoe Borghouts is a 2nd year Bachelor of Science student offering her time to mentor commencing students in 2019. Recently, Zoe took some time to speak to us about her experience of transitioning to uni back in 2018!
Published: 08 Nov 2018
It has been almost a full year since I crossed the PhD-submission finish line, so now seems like a pretty good time to reflect on my life after submission.
Published: 11 Oct 2018
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.
Published: 05 Oct 2018
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.
Published: 21 Sep 2018
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.
Published: 20 Sep 2018
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.
Published: 14 Sep 2018
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.
Published: 13 Sep 2018
Never fear! You can download the slides.
Published: 13 Sep 2018
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.
Published: 07 Sep 2018
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.
Published: 05 Jul 2018
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.
Published: 22 Jun 2018
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.
Published: 14 Jun 2018
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.
Published: 12 Jun 2018
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.
Published: 31 May 2018
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.
Published: 30 May 2018
Fourth-year Bachelor of Science student, Renee Demeo, talks about her study abroad experience at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Published: 17 May 2018
Published: 17 May 2018
Published: 10 May 2018
Master of Science (Physics) student, Madeleine Zurowski, recounts her experiences during her time on exchange at the University of California, Berkeley, and Princeton University.
Published: 07 May 2018
The Faculty of Science will be hosting a Three Minute Thesis competition on Thursday 31st of May 2018.
Published: 01 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.
Published: 19 Apr 2018
Bachelor of Science student, Jason Hobson, discusses his time volunteering as part of the In2Science and Science Delivery programs.
Published: 12 Apr 2018
David Adams, reflects on his first year as a PhD candidate in the School of Geography.
Published: 11 Apr 2018
Expressions of Interest for the Faculty of Science Thesis Boot Camp are now open. Late stage graduate research candidates are encouraged to apply.
Published: 22 Mar 2018
Bachelor of Science student, Beiwei Lin, discusses the importance of mentoring through her undergraduate studies.
Published: 21 Mar 2018
Bachelor of Science student, Oliver Murray, talks about his experience while on exchange to Rutgers University.
Published: 08 Mar 2018
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.
Published: 07 Mar 2018
In February a group of school kids got a lesson in physics while experiencing the stunning beauty of a flyover of Antactica.
Published: 28 Feb 2018
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.
Published: 22 Feb 2018
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.
Published: 22 Feb 2018
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.
Published: 08 Feb 2018
Your (un)official guide to starting out at University
Published: 08 Feb 2018
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.
Published: 19 Dec 2017
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.
Published: 15 Dec 2017
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.
Published: 15 Dec 2017
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.