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24.01.2022 Upcoming lecture of interest This highly anticipated Royal Society of South Australia lecture on March 12 at 6pm will explore Spectacular Australian deep-sea canyons: their formation, associated biota, physico-chemical processes and past environmental changes. Professor Patrick de Deckker, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, will argue that it is crucial to investigate canyons due to their antiquity, the biota that inhabits or frequents them, and the current ...physical processes occurring within them which are relevant to how humankind relates to this mysterious part of our world. Learn more about this event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3228626880499083/

22.01.2022 While we're a little late for National Email Week (June 8-14), we thought this article is a great reminder of how to write a networking email. With so many working from home, there's no better time than to start making some connections electronically! https://www.linkedin.com//20140610145359-10999323-how-to-w

21.01.2022 Hey guys, don't forget that our speed networking night is happening in 4 weeks!! Tickets are limited so make sure you get one early so that you don't miss out!!

19.01.2022 The recent recall of almond milk in Australian supermarkets and cafes is causing a stir. Luckily, bioscientists help keep food systems safe! In fact, Australia's food safety regulatory body, Food Safety Australia and New Zealand, hire staff with expertise in microbiology, biotechnology, immunology and toxicology. Learn the difference between bovine and plant-based milk production - and where contamination can occur - by visiting the link below.... Open access publication: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com///10.1111/1541-4337.12505 Product recall latest news: https://www.9news.com.au//cf804160-b43a-4cf8-acb0-a5b2efab FSANZ scientific expertise: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au//exper/Pages/default.aspx

19.01.2022 If you're an academic, then it's (unfortunately) very likely that you have experienced what is known as 'impostor syndrome'. The persistent feeling of unworthiness can be overwhelming at times, but thankfully there are ways to overcome this in the workplace so you can focus on on achieving your research outcomes with self-confidence. Check out the article below for some great tips!

19.01.2022 In our increasingly digital world, a strong and professional online presence is essential. LinkedIn is a great platform to build your professional connections, and much more! Check this video out to help you set up a LinkedIn account: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kwqqtpprrE... Here's an article with some great tips to improve employment prospects through LinkedIn as well (we thought two resources were better than one!): https://www.fya.org.au//how-to-sort-out-your-linkedin-pr/

18.01.2022 Applications are now open for GradConnection 2021 Top100 Future Leaders Awards! The annual Top100 Awards recognise top employers, universities and university students across Australia. By applying you have a chance to be recognised as one of Australias top university students, giving your career a head start before you even graduate. No matter what discipline you are studying you are eligible to apply! So what are you waiting for? Apply now: https://careerhub.adelaide.edu.au/stude/jobs/detail/2545394

18.01.2022 If you're interested in learning more about the research conducted at the University of Adelaide look no further! Throughout the semester Waite Research Institute has been holding regular webinars. These cover a range of topics from stress responses in Wheat to the sustainable future of food. Some of these webinars have been recorded and are available to watch here https://www.adelaide.edu.au//n/wri-research-webinar-series

18.01.2022 Worried about what happens post COVID-19 in terms of job prospects in science? This recorded webinar hosted by APR.Intern and CSIRO includes several experts who speak about "the trends forecasted to follow the pandemic, growth opportunities and how digitalisation can help future-proof your business". Have a watch here: https://aprintern.org.au//webinar-innovating-in-time-of-c/

16.01.2022 Meet Cesar Chaparro! Cesar will detail how COVID-19 has changed our workplaces and industries in SA at our Sustainability Week event, COVID-19: How has it changed the workplace? Register for this FREE online event below: https://adelaide.zoom.us//regist/WN_ZiFriwgxSHyXH0G0FQEiwQ

16.01.2022 Want to know more about COVID-19 research in Adelaide? Are you curious about the economic impact? Interested in learning how to maintain your wellbeing during these unprecedented times? Join us TONIGHT for this FREE online event where expert panelists will consider how they tackle challenges associated with COVID-19 in the workplace and how we can move forward in a more sustainable manner. Register here to receive the webinar link ... https://adelaide.zoom.us//regist/WN_ZiFriwgxSHyXH0G0FQEiwQ Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/341296083924912/

14.01.2022 Want to be IN the know on the oncology industry? Participate in "The changing face of early phase oncology in Asia Pacific" with Dr David Fuller (Syneos Health) and Eun Jihn Roh (Selecxine) as they review the rapidly changing global oncology environment, and discuss the key trends and implications for sponsors developing oncology compounds within the Australia and Asia Pacific environment. For more information and to register: https://www.ausbiotech.org//biotechtalks-the-changing-face

13.01.2022 This is a great free resource on modern statistical techniques written for a biologist audience! (Good for those of us that don't have a heavy maths background! :)) http://web.stanford.edu/class/bios221/book/

12.01.2022 Did you know that bioscientists answer crucial questions about food production in Australia’s future climate? At Wheat Hub, genetics, biochemistry and plant science researchers join forces to better understand stress mechanisms in wheat, optimising cultivars for tomorrow’s climate. See their newly published 2020 showcase here https://wheathub.com.au/showcase/

11.01.2022 How can chicken eggs, trojan horses and gene-spaghetti help us discover a Covid-19 vaccine? ABC News Story Lab showcases science communication in action, explaining complex immunology concepts like the human immune response and vaccine development through engaging storytelling. If science communication piques your professional interest, follow our upcoming Speed Networking Event for the unique opportunity to chat with one of Adelaide's own science communicators. Stay tune...d for guest bio releases next week! Register here https://www.facebook.com/events/645240766407405/ ABC News Story Lab interactive story: https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-covid-vaccin/12310814

11.01.2022 As part of Sustainability Week, the AUBN and the SDG Student Hub have partnered up to create an online event to explore the impacts of COVID-19. The speakers diverse backgrounds will allow for a rounded discussion of current issues and sustainable future directions for Australia in light of this global pandemic. Register to receive the webinar link: https://adelaide.zoom.us//regist/WN_ZiFriwgxSHyXH0G0FQEiwQ Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/341296083924912/

10.01.2022 Checkout our latest blog post on the AUBN website! In this post Grace Tulysewski interviews postgrad students on how they chose a lab and supervisor plus includes some useful resources. Very useful for upcoming honours/PhD applications!

09.01.2022 Check out the podcast series In Their Element This series is about the unfolding careers of Adelaide Uni Science graduates! https://open.spotify.com/show/1IcNUeMe9LRx4qJQXgt7so

08.01.2022 Have you ever considered a career in bioethics? As the race for a COVID-19 vaccine continues, the ethics of vaccine development has come into the spotlight. Read on for an expert evaluation of the risks and benefits of using human challenge trials to speed up vaccine development:... https://academic.oup.com/jid/article/221/11/1752/5814216

08.01.2022 Meet Rosa Coldbeck-Shackley! Rosa will be telling us about the genetics of SARS-CoV-2 infection in SA and more at our Sustainability Week event, COVID-19: How has it changed the workplace? Register below to find out:... https://adelaide.zoom.us//regist/WN_ZiFriwgxSHyXH0G0FQEiwQ See more

07.01.2022 Want to change lives and win prizes through problem solving, innovation, and collaboration? The Biogen Neurohack is for you! Over four days, experts from neuroscience biotech pioneer, Biogen, and the Australian eChallenge will guide participants through the process of creating, developing, assessing, and executing ideas to help solve real-world neuroscience problems. Students with diverse interests and experience are encouraged to apply (that includes bioscience student...s!) Register now: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/echallenge/neurohack

07.01.2022 Interested in "Xenotransplantation, gene editing, stem cells and pig insulin"? Join Assoc. Prof. Mark Nottle as he goes "Back to the future" tomorrow (4 Aug) 1pm at the Braggs Lecture Theatre. Working from home? Fret not - it will be live streamed on Zoom too: https://adelaide.zoom.us/j/4277815732

07.01.2022 Meet Dan Schmidt! Dan will discuss the wellbeing strategies implemented in South Australia to deal with the impacts of the pandemic at our Sustainability Week event, COVID-19: How has it changed the workplace? Register below to find out: https://adelaide.zoom.us//regist/WN_ZiFriwgxSHyXH0G0FQEiwQ

07.01.2022 Dont forget that the Science Networking Night is on this Thursday! The Adelaide University Sciences Association, Adelaide University Geology Society, Adelaide University Biosciences Network, Women in STEM Society, and Biology Society of South Australia have all joined forces to bring you the ultimate sciences networking event. A range of industry professionals will firstly discuss how they got to their current job, followed by an open Q&A session with the panelists, and then... some relaxed networking. Find out more and get your tickets here: https://www.facebook.com/events/571890160170482/

07.01.2022 What is the role of Public Health in the Era of Precision Medicine? Held on the 12th of Dec (Thurs) from 10am-5pm, The School of Public Healths 2019 Research Symposium will be showcasing their research in epidemiology, health economics and policy, environmental health, early childhood development, and big data. For program details and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2019-school-of-public-healt

06.01.2022 Seminar: Impact of our changing weather on wildfire behaviour and natural environments To be held tomorrow (21 Feb) 3-4pm at Benham Lecture Theatre, issues of fire behaviour, its impact on native vegetation, and potential mitigation strategies will be explored. Experts include paleobotanist Professor Bob Hill, civil engineer Professor Holger Maier, State Manager of Bureau of Meteorology John Nairn. For more information: https://www.adelaide.edu.au//ecology-evolution-series-impa

05.01.2022 Have you heard the good news? We are back again with our most popular event of the year, the AUBN Annual Speed Networking Night! As per usual, tickets are LIMITED to 30 people, so make sure you get in quick! This year, we have gathered speakers from a variety of different backgrounds, including the biotechnology industry, science communication and environmental sciences. Join us to build your network and have the opportunity to get first-hand advice about how to progress your career in the biosciences. Check out the link below for more information

05.01.2022 Could you condense 80,000 words of PhD research into a three-minute speech? Tune in next Tuesday 8th September for the Three Minute Thesis Adelaide University finals! After fierce competition, just 10 students remain - two from the Faculty of Sciences - all vying for their position in the virtual Asia Pacific finals. Follow the link to see their online video submissions and register for the real-time webinar. ... https://www.adelaide.edu.au/resea/events/research-tuesdays

04.01.2022 The AUBN Team wishes all bioscience students the best of luck for their upcoming exams! Everyone deserves an HD for their resilience this year. No matter how this exam season goes, the AUBN will be here to connect students with career paths through information and networking events throughout the rest of 2020. Sleep, eat, study, relax, repeat! You've got this. ... Check the student 'Assessment and Grades' FAQs: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/covid-19/student-information

04.01.2022 Don't forget that the Department of Ecology and Evolution holds monthly seminars (currently over zoom) that is open to anyone interested. This Friday 3rd July at 3pm is featuring Professor Megan Lewis our previous Head of School and Yeniu (Mickey) Wang, a PhD student who will speak on the topic of Conservation Technology. For the zoom link and more info click here: https://sciences.adelaide.edu.au//ecology-and-evolution-se

04.01.2022 It's Grow Your Career Week at Adelaide Uni, a great event to help give you that extra edge in the job market! There are many Zoom seminars for whatever you are interested in. Our favourite is Careers Coffee with Pathologists, where you will be able to chat with staff from Clinpath! Make sure you check out the full program and book at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au//grow/grow-your-career-week-pr

04.01.2022 Get ready to be inspired by pioneering researchers in your field: Web of Science’s annual list of ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ has just been announced! Check out their methodology and citation analysis (used to predict Nobel Laureates) below: https://clarivate.com//highly-cited-researchers-2020-exe/

02.01.2022 Dreaming of publishing high impact research? Hear from two highly published health science researchers for tips and tricks to generate high impact research during a PhD. BONUS FOR HDRs: This is a CaRST accredited event. Register now and tune in next Thursday 1pm on Zoom.... Event presented by the Health Sciences Postgraduate Association (follow HESPA on Facebook for more info). https://www.facebook.com/events/197010484927744/

02.01.2022 For those interested in COVID-19 immunology, check out this Nature article which summarises recently published work investigating two major lineages of SARS-CoV-2 and the host determinants of disease severity! https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01915-3

01.01.2022 The Visualise Your Thesis competition is open now and closes July 28! If you're a PhD or MPhil student you could win up to $1000 and move into the National competition by visualising your research in video format within 60 seconds. For all the information head here: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/visualise-your-thesis