Faculty of Science Orientation Events

Science Graduate Orientation will be held on Friday 24 February 2023 at our Parkville campus.

Science Graduate Orientation
Friday 24 February 2023

9am - 12pm

Hoodie handout

1888 Building Courtyard
Grab your free Science hoodie! Register now!

1:00 - 1:30pm

Graduate Welcome

Kathleen Fitzpatrick Theatre, Arts West
*and Online for those overseas

Associate Professor Craig Nitschke, who is the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, provides an official Welcome to the Faculty and some valuable tips and suggestions for your course.

1:30pm - 2:00pm

Graduate Student Q&A Panel

Kathleen Fitzpatrick Theatre, Arts West
*and Online for those overseas

Hear from current science students about their experience studying Science at Melbourne. There will be time for questions towards the end of the session.

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Academic Skills: Transitioning to graduate learning

Kathleen Fitzpatrick Theatre, Arts West
*and Online for those overseas

Dr Ha Nguyen from the Academic Skills team will share useful suggestions to help you navigate your course, including time management skills and correct citation techniques.

2:45pm - 3:45pm

Graduate Services Expo + afternoon tea

Arts West Foyer

At this expo-style session you will have the chance to speak to representatives from various University services including Careers and Industry,  the Graduate Student Association, Global Learning and more. While you're there, grab some light refreshments.

Register now

To register for the on-campus Science Graduate Orientation (Welcome, student panel, academic skills session and expo), click below.

On-campus Science Graduate Orientation

To register for the online Science Graduate Orientation (Welcome, student panel and academic skills only) click below. NOTE: This is only available to students who will be overseas at the time of Orientation.

Online Science Graduate Orientation


To check out all the other events happening during Orientation week, click below.

Orientation