Featured news, opportunities and events for Science students
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Science Student Opportunities
Check out a range of student opportunities that extend beyond the lab and lecture theatre.
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Science News
Stay updated on the latest news and research from your faculty.
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Science Events
Find faculty-related discussions and events to attend on all areas of science.
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UNSW Science | We're on LinkedIn!
Find us on LinkedIn to see exciting science stories, upcoming events and news.
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TalkCampus | Peer-based mental health support app
Have you downloaded the TalkCampus app yet? It's a free mental health support service available to all UNSW students.
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Register now for the STEM Career Launchpad!
At UNSW Science, we understand that career planning can be overwhelming, so we’ve created a career management program just for science students: the STEM Career Launchpad.
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Alumni Talks: Academia vs Industry
Join a captivating exploration of the interface between academic research and industry practice. Learn what it's like to be in either camp by joining a Q&A panel made up of alumni.
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Alumni Talks: Start-up vs Private vs Government
Not sure if you are looking to work in a sector of entrepreneurship, private enterprise or public service? UNSW Science has got you covered as they call in some alumni to help you with all your burning questions.
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UNSW x National Science Week 2024
UNSW x National Science Week is returning in 2024! This year's program illuminates groundbreaking advancements in science, medicine, and tech.
Archive | News, opportunities & events from 2024
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Quantum Australia 2024 | Free Careers Fair!
Come along to the 2024 Sydney Quantum Academy Conference and Careers Fair!
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myEnglish Week
myEnglish Week is back! Join us to polish your academic English skills before the start of Term 1.
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Python Programming Workshop
Learn Python programming in this hands-on workshop perfect for beginners!
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Arduino Electronics and Coding Workshop
Experience the creative power of Arduino electronics in this hands-on electronics and coding workshop!
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Resume Writing Workshop | UNSW Science x UNSW Employability
Attention all science students! Join us for an engaging workshop to improve your resume-writing skills on June 4.
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Science WIL 101 Info Day
Are you thinking of completing an internship during your undergraduate Science program? Learn how this can shape your academic and professional journey at the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) 101 Info Day.
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Explore Vertically Integrated Projects
Whether you want to work on implementing VR and AR in surgeries, building artificial hearts or growing animal products in the lab, there's a project for you.
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Alumni Talks: Start-up vs Private vs Government
Not sure if you are looking to work in a sector of entrepreneurship, private enterprise or public service? UNSW Science has got you covered as they call in some alumni to help you with all your burning questions.
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Resume Writing Workshop | UNSW Science x UNSW Employability
Attention all science students! Join us for an engaging workshop to improve your resume-writing skills on June 4.
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UNSW Cancer Symposium
Join the symposium to collaborate and foster new ideas with cancer researchers from UNSW, local health districts, and medical research institutes.
Archive | News, opportunities & events from 2023
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2023 STEM Student Competition Sponsorship Program | Apply now!
Apply now for the 2023 STEM Student Competition Sponsorship Program offered through the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer.
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Volunteer with SEDIWG | Postgraduate Science student wanted
The Science Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Working Group (SEDIWG) is seeking a voluntary postgraduate student representative from the Faculty of Science.
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UNSW Science goes to The Big Meet
Are you a UNSW Science student unsure of what your career may look like, or do you want to expand your professional network before you graduate? Join the Science Faculty on an excursion to The Big Meet!
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How will climate migration reshape our world?
Join award-winning author and science writer Gaia Vince, for a keynote talk followed by a conversation with Ben Doherty and Jane McAdam about how climate migration will reshape our world.
Women Leaders in STEMM | IWD 2023
Join us to celebrate Women Leaders in STEMM this International Women's Day.
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Celebrating [STEMM] Women
Be inspired this International Women's Day by three UNSW Women leading the way in STEMM.
ADA Innovation Hub Design Sprint 2023: Circular Economy
Participate in an exciting Design Sprint, where you'll learn and apply Circular Economy principles.
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Science T2 Work Integrated Learning Opportunities
Watch out for upcoming Science Work Integrated Learning Opportunities in Term 2!
Applications Open: Monday 20 March 2023
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VivCourt Business Insights
Do you have an interest in trading? Want to learn the skills needed to make split-second decisions in fast-moving financial markets? Join us for the VivCourt Business Insights event.
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Genetics and Society | Enrol now for Term 2
Enrol in this GenEd course to learn about the exciting world of genetics and genomics!
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Scientific Computing in an AI World
In this public event, scientific computing meets the modern world of artificial intelligence, which can be a data-driven, model-free zone.
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myEnglish Week
Put your best foot forward in Term 2! myEnglish Week is a free program of fun and interactive workshops to help you build confidence in Academic English.
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Jeremy O'Brien | The Quantum Revolution
Could this be the decade of the world's first quantum computer? Join Jeremy O'Brien to find out.
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2023 Australasia Astrobiology Meeting
The 2023 Australasia Astrobiology Meeting is taking place at UNSW! Abstract submission will remain open until Monday 15 May.
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Science students | Express your interest for Work Integrated Learning
Expressions of interest have opened for the Work Integrated Learning program through an Annual Course Enrolment option.
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Your Science Career - Alumni Talks: Science Communication
Learn from accomplished UNSW Science alumni, network with other like-minded individuals, enjoy some delicious food and win prizes.
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UNSW Science Student EDI and Sustainability Awards
Do you know anyone who has contributed to the field of Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) or Sustainability? Self-nominate or recommend your peers to be recognised in the 2023 Awards!
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APRU Global Health Mini Certificate in Health Research Ethics
Join students from around the world to develop competencies to conduct ethical health research in a free lecture by APRU!
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Science | Term 3 Work Integrated Learning opportunities
Gain experience and UOC towards your program with a WIL placement in Term 3! Applications are now open.
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SCIF3000: Science Industry Project
Are you a science student looking to take your skills to the next level and tackle a live, real-world science project? Applications are now open for Term 3!
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UNSW x National Science Week 2023
UNSW x National Science Week is back for 2023! We have an exciting line-up of events to illuminate advancements in science, medicine, tech and engineering.
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UNSW SciConnect Movie Night
Join us for free food and a science movie!
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Introduction to Fusion Energy: Technology and Innovation
Explore how fusion energy is relevant to your career pathways with lectures, workshops, and networking
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Materials for the Future
Join Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Kostya Novoselov in discussing materials on demand, the fascinating world of 2D materials and their growing significance in research, development, and real-world applications.
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Planning to Publish: Research Datasets
Are you an HDR candidate interested in publishing your research dataset?
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BEES Honours Information Night
Interested in the Natural World? Passionate about the environment?
Study Honours with UNSW Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES)
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Your Science Career | RIL x WIL Showcase
Celebrate and experience insightful intern presentations, while forging connections with industry representatives at the networking event.
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Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering | Postgraduate O-Week
Planning to apply for a 2024 AINSE Scholarship? Join the AINSE Postgraduate O-Week to attend workshops and more.
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Undergraduate scholarships | Sydney Quantum Academy
Undergraduate scholarship applications for the Sydney Quantum Academy are now open!
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The Role of Fossil Fuels in our Renewable Energy Future
Join Dani Alexander, Dr Kerry Schott AO, Amy Kean, and Professor Iain MacGill for a discussion on the journey to net zero carbon emissions.
Gifted Education Student Leaders Wanted!
Are you a student over 18 years old studying Education or Psychology?
Gain experience teaching gifted students, learning about best practices in gifted education and delve into socio-emotional aspects of gifted child development.
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UNSW Aviation Industry Panel | Aviation Green Paper
Experts from across Aviations' regulatory, educational, operational and consultancy sectors discuss the wins and losses in the Government's Aviation Green Paper.
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Book Launch | The Best Australian Science Writing 2023
How can we separate quality information from uninformed opinion? Hear from journalists and scientists as they navigate science in the digital age at the launch of 'The Best Australian Science Writing 2023'.
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2023 Dirac Lecture | Quantum Quest
Join Professor Klaus Mølmer for the 2023 Dirac Lecture, exploring the field of quantum mechanics.
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Paid Opp: Be a PASS Leader! 💸
Are you in your second or third year of undergraduate studies?
Help first-year students in 2024 develop a deeper understanding of course content by facilitating PASS study sessions. Extensive training and support will be provided!
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Chubb Hackathon
This February, work in a team to solve real business problems! Attend a week-long hackathon to gain industry experience and compete for cash prizes.
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PASS sessions are running until Week 10
Hey first-years! Looking for support and guidance while you study? Join a PASS session and upskill before your exams.
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Funding Open for Sustainability-Focused Outreach Ideas
Bring your idea for a sustainability-focused event or activity to life with a new funding scheme launched by the Science Sustainability Working Group.
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Science Work Placement: NCP Malaysia Internship
Travel overseas and gain global experience with an NCP Malaysia Internship over Summer 2023/24!
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VIP Program
Up for a ChallENG? Application for various Vertically Integrated Projects in T1 2024 are now open for students.
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Akuna Capital | STEM internship and graduate opportunities
Recruitment for internship and full-time graduate positions at Akuna Capital is open!
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Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is now available to UNSW Science students!
Are you looking to gain professional work experience whilst studying? Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is now available to UNSW Science students.