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Locality: Armidale, New South Wales

Address: Trevenna Road 2350 Armidale, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Our Bachelor of Science with Honours Information Session is on today! Will you be tuning in with us at 12.30pm? Find the zoom link here: ... https://okt.to/VSJtYe The session will provide information about: What the Honours program is What majors are available The structure of the Honours year Projects available for 2021 Who can enrol/ how to enrol/key dates Discipline academics and supervisors will also be available! And don't stress if you can't make it! The Information session will be recorded and available on the S&T and ERS websites under Courses - Honours Programs link Please note: This is about year long Bachelor of Science with Honours not BRural Science Hons

25.01.2022 From Science to Songwriting - the story of UNE Alumnus and Cold Chisel founding member, Don Walker. Before Don made Cold Chisel the renowned band it is today, he studied science at UNE in the mid-1970s and worked as a theoretical physicist in weapons research. Mr Walker was recently awarded an Honorary Doctorate by UNE for his songwriting achievements, and spoke with University of New England, AU about his journey since science.... https://okt.to/c98iYb UNE Alumni

25.01.2022 Don't forget! Nominations are open for the 2020 #AusBioAwards Nominations close 2 October 2020 The Dr Kim Ritman Award for Science and Innovation was developed in honour of Dr Kim Ritman, a biosecurity champion and outstanding contributor and ambassador for science, innovation, and plant health in Australia.... To learn more about this new award category, or to put in a nomination, visit awe.gov.au/ABA.

24.01.2022 Hot hot hot! One of the most extreme planets ever discovered has just been revealed - exoplanet, WASP-189b, located in the Libra constellation some 322 light years away has surface temperatures reaching up to 3200C Measured by European Space Agency's CHEOPS (CHaracterising ExOPlanet Satellite). While its not quite as hot as the surface of our Sun, the temperatures reached are enough to melt all rock and metals, even turning some into gas ... "WASP-189b is especially interesting because it is a gas giant that orbits very close to its host star" said astrophysicist Monika Lendl, "It takes less than three days for it to circle its star, and it is 20 times closer to it than Earth is to the Sun" Check out the full article by Science Alert here: https://okt.to/RILbAh

23.01.2022 Through the chaos, came the next stage in their story, Which for the faint hearted, may be rather gory Emily Dickinson? Wrong. Bachelor of Biomedical Science student, Jen Gilmore? Right! ...Continue reading

23.01.2022 For First Class Honours student, Dawn Lewis, her honours degree opened up a whole new world of opportunities including Oxford University. Dawn is due to leave Australia this weekend to study a Masters of Science in Archaeological Science at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. This is an amazing effort for Dawn and we congratulate her on this! Dawn’s humble beginnings began after she completed her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science with Majors in Archaeology and...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Did you know 100% of people reading this article are half cat In this weeks Newcastle Herald, our much-loved Dr Mary McMillan goes into why statistics can not always be trusted "Numbers don't lie. But unfortunately the way we collect, manipulate and present them can"... In the article Dr McMillan tells us the ways collecting and analysing data may not always be accurate representations; selective bias, over-generalising, false correlations and much more Dr Mary McMillan - Statistics, and why you can't always trust them https://okt.to/pykjMB

22.01.2022 Ever wondered about the science behind blackholes? UNE lecturer in Mathematics, Dr Jock McOrist delves into the 'matter'... A group of UNE mathematicians, together with collaborators in Italy and Russia, have made exciting new progress in understanding the mathematics of blackholes! Blackholes have been a hot topic throughout history and were recently the subject of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics. But time has proven to help scientists better understand the phenomena......Continue reading

21.01.2022 It took Phil Thomas a single online unit on microbiology through UNE to change the course of his career. From 30 years working in the IT industry to changing career paths with a Bachelor of Science at UNE, Phil is now working full-time on a Masters thesis that seeks to shed light on the little-understood world of microbiology in the roots of hydroponic plants. Phil's project is one of the biggest glasshouse operations in the Southern Hemisphere, the Costa Group's Guyra Tomat...o Exchange, with funding from the Future Foods Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), and is being conducted in partnership with Western Sydney University. "Microbiomes touch on almost all aspects of life, from health and medicine to agriculture, ecology and conservation, and even climate change." "The project results will hopefully help Costa to better manage the microbial health of their crops in ways that improves fruit quality, reduces the need for chemical use, and ensures more efficient use of water and fertilisers," Phil says. read on https://okt.to/gXuEBx University of New England, AU

21.01.2022 Ah 2020 - a year like no other... Another brilliant article from Senior Lecturer Dr Mary McMillan Here Dr McMillan goes into depth on the ins and outs of both short and long-term stress. Dr McMillan is concerned with the health impacts caused by isolation and other stressors from what 2020 has thrown at us. ... However there is some brightness in all this there are things you can do to help cope with all the stress; exercise, stick to a regular daily routine, get enough sleep AND REMEMBER - talk to people, it's a big help! Read Dr McMillan's incredibly interesting article in it's entirety for the Newcastle Herald here: https://okt.to/JY6jEQ

20.01.2022 Science once again to the rescue! This time saving us from the self-guilt we often feel during hangoversl In another great article by Dr Mary McMillan Mary discusses the theory behind acetaldehyde which are a by-product of us metabolising alcohol. This build up in our bodies is thought to explain a lot of the symptoms of our hangovers. Huh! ... Full article in the Armidale Express here https://okt.to/n5a97A

20.01.2022 Passionate about regional NSW? Have ideas and views on issues impacting young people want to make a contribution? Check out the Regional Youth Taskforce! The NSW Government is looking for people that are aged 12-24, living in regional NSW to join the Regional Youth Task Force for 2021 This taskforce will advise the Minister for Regional Youth about issues that affect the youth in regional NSW and will allow you to have a say on how the NSW Government can improve outcomes ...and deliver better services. There will be a focus on wellbeing, connectivity, work readiness and community and you will be invited to contribute to various government policies Applications are open until the 18th of October For further information and how to apply, check here: https://okt.to/tUQhWP

20.01.2022 2020 Girls in Science Forum The 2020 Girls in Science Forum, is a virtual event being held on Monday 26th October from 2.00pm 3.00pm (AEDT). This event is for female secondary and tertiary students interested in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine, and aims to encourage young women to consider STEMM-related fields. ... The 2020 event will be a Climate Edition including a panel of leading female researchers tackling the important issues surrounding climate change. The forum provides an opportunity for students to hear from the 2020 Fellows and ask them questions about their research and career path. For more information, and to register, see here: https://okt.to/nBSoy8

20.01.2022 It’s time for another Drinks and Directions Event! Zoom in and hear about the amazing career pathways awaiting you in Science! The event is scheduled for next Tuesday (24/11) @ 7 pm!... Register here: https://okt.to/SiJNvw See more

17.01.2022 An inspiring look at the career of UNE Alumna, Dr Vanessa Guthrie! In a recent conversation with UNE Alumni, Dr Guthrie gives an incredible insight into her journey from a Bachelor of Science with Honours at UNE to being listed in the worlds top 100 inspirational women in mining Since her time at Robb College, Dr Guthrie's career has taken her all over the world (France, Germany, UK) and seen her on several boards including Santos; ABC Australia; Curtin University, where ...she is Pro Chancellor; and the WACA - Western Australian Cricket Association, where she is deputy chair Full article with UNE Alumni https://okt.to/1Sou5m University of New England, AU Robb College

16.01.2022 What does it mean to study science?! A collaborative team from the Schools of Science & Technology and Environmental & Rural Science, and Open Learning Ltd have been awarded a platinum award for Best Social Learning Project at the LearnX Live Awards. Transitioning into tertiary education in STEM and Agriculture courses can be a challenge. However, the new online learning tool, Boosting Science Pathways, allows potential UNE students to explore the discipline whilst brea...king down the knowledge barrier that might surround the subject. Science can be perceived as narrow and laboratory based. The Boosting Science program delivers a taster of the vast range of what an education in real world science can contribute to your future, Project Leader Dr Adrienne Burns said. This is wonderful recognition towards UNE’s dedication to early engagement with potential students. The award demonstrates the capacity of collaborative innovation in providing a successful initiative for inclusive education in STEM, Dr Burns said. The social aspect of the award acknowledges a key aspect of the program to foster early interaction between tertiary level faculty and future students in a low risk, online educational space. At UNE we provide flexible learning modes to suit a broad range of past learning and life experience, and so we welcome all to explore science at UNE, to make friends and prepare yourself for success. Congratulations to Dr Adrienne Burns, and her design team including; from UNE, Dr Tommy Leung, Dr Russell Bicknell, Dr William Billingsley, Dr Mel Robertson-Dean, and Mr Andrew Napier from Open Learning Ltd. The program engaged over 100 prospective students from UNE Early Entry and other offers for 2020. And is anticipated to be delivered for Early Entry in 2021. Enrolments for Trimester 3 are now open! Discover our variety of courses here: School of Science & technology https://okt.to/ltX8wh School of Environmental & Rural Science https://okt.to/IOB4te

14.01.2022 Come along and support a fellow Honours student, and learn about our bottlenose Dolphins! Bachelor of Science with Honours student, Shaun McIntyre has just completed SCI400 full year BSC Honours and will be presenting his final seminar today. The seminar is open to all students!... When: today 2.00 pm Wednesday 25 November Shaun will be discussing the residency Patterns of Indo-Pacific bottlenose Dolphins in the Cape Byron Marine Park. How: via zoom, linked here: https://okt.to/hc7VPO The final seminar is 15 minutes with 5 mins for questions from the audience. This is worth 10% of the final grade for Honours and will be marked by academics in the audience. Discipline input for grading and comment is appreciated. The marking proforma is available on the SCI400 moodle page and should be emailed to [email protected] Contact either Adam Harris ([email protected]) or Sue Wilson ([email protected]) for any questions or a copy of the marking sheet if you don’t have access to the SCI400 moodle site.

12.01.2022 Blood Bound Blundell biology ballads back by... bopular bemand? (we’ll show ourselves out) Continuing our dive into the creative cleverness the BCHM341 unit - this week we are showcasing Masters of Scientific Studies (Biochemistry) student James Cutting and his unit project titled, Blood Bound Blundell. Tasked with presenting a topic within clinical biochemistry or biology while being as creative as possible, James created a poem detailing the history and work of Eng...Continue reading

11.01.2022 UNE Scholarships are now open for Trimester 1, 2021 Scholarships aren't just for students who achieve high academic results but can also be for those who excel in sports, come from rural areas, study specific degrees, are part of a disadvantaged group or live in our residential colleges. Most applications close on 1 January 2021 ... There's still time to review the criteria and apply! PS... you can apply for multiple scholarships by completing one simple form! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact AskUNE or by calling the Student Centre on 02 6773 2000 and asking for Scholarships, Prizes and Awards. Please visit our Scholarships page to view what is available in 2021. New scholarships are added routinely so make sure to visit this page on a regular bases. UNE Scholarships https://okt.to/dLrP16

11.01.2022 Some massive news off the shores of Northern Queensland, so lets DIVE on in Researchers have found a new 'detached' reef in the waters off of Cape York. Estimated to be over 20 million years old at it's deepest part, the reef is around 1.5km long and laterally spans from 500m deep to 40m below the surface. Bigger than the Empire State Building! 'Detached' meaning the reef is bedded on the ocean floor and not attached to the body of the Great Barrier Reef. It is the firs...t to be discovered in over 120 years. Full article by ABC Science here https://okt.to/TRYkah

11.01.2022 Don't miss out on our Drinks & Directions Event tonight! Zoom in and hear about the amazing career pathways awaiting you in Science! The event is scheduled for next Tuesday (24/11) @ 7 pm!... Register here: https://okt.to/0kOjMA See more

10.01.2022 Welcome to Trimester 3! We hope you had a restful break and are raring to go for another trimester. Good luck everybody! If you thought you were a little late to the party, fear not enrolments for tri 3 are still open until November 2 ... For assistance enrolling or if you have any other questions and concerns head over to the Student Success page here UNE Student Success

10.01.2022 Our future students asked we answered. The University of New England’s Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law (SABL) offers a variety of first-class undergraduate degrees in a flexible and approachable style. But what about the finer details? Three potential UNE students quizzed the course coordinators from our SABL bachelor degrees to find the answers for you. ... They explored everything from career aspirations, learning flexibility, course work, and prerequisites. See it on our SABL undergraduate page https://www.une.edu.au//faculty-of-science-agr/sabl-videos

10.01.2022 Interested in learning more about biosecurity? The Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer (Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment) is hosting a series of webinars on environmental biosecurity, with more planned for next year. The webinars cover a range of interesting topics, from plant diseases to invasive animals. ... You can view the program and find details on how to watch at the link below. https://okt.to/hxXvf9

09.01.2022 PASS@UNE is back for T3! Sessions started last week - but do not fear, you can lock in a session this week! PASS sessions are a great way to review content & connect with other students in your area of study. All of the PASS leaders are past students from their chosen unit, and are here to help out with any questions you might have with the course work throughout the unit - we highly recommend! ... Session times & zoom links can be found in the PASS@UNE Moodle site. Contact the PASS team if you have any questions.

07.01.2022 ‘Alexa play Ischemia’... ‘Wait! I mean Cecelia’ If you’re looking for a catchy yet informative look into the field of clinical biochemistry and cell biology - third year Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience and Biotechnology) student, Kaitland Parker, has created just the bop for you! Explaining Ischemia, a condition where oxygenated blood is prevented from reaching tissues depriving the cells of oxygen and its effects on the heart Kaitland has cleverly created a parody ...of the classic song ‘Cecelia’ by Simon and Garfunkel in her project for her unit on clinical biochemistry and cell biology in BCHM341. I have actually had this parody idea in my head since doing PSIO230 last year. The way the lecturer pronounced ischaemia reminded me of a cover of Cecelia by The Vamps - In the end, I chose the original song rather than the cover Miss Parker said The BCHM341 project enabled Kaitland the unique opportunity to step outside the box of written assessments like reports and essays, and have a little fun demonstrating her knowledge of the topic Sharing information through creative means, such as songs, pictures, and humour, can change a difficult concept that you might not be engaged with into something more enjoyable,. Offering this insight into her own studies Kaitland said, Humour and creativity are a big part of my study, and they always have been. I’ll create jokes and funny picture to help remind me of concepts. So, attempting to turn a concept into a song isn’t much of an extension from my usual way of doing things. I’ve never really done anything like this before, and so I’m really glad that it went well. Taking a broader look at her student experience, Kaitland is very thankful of all the support offered by the academic staff here at UNE I’ve really appreciated the support that lecturers have provided. I liked how I could go up to a lecturer after a lecture to ask questions if I was uncertain about something or wanted to know more. Speaking of the BCHM341 unit in particular I’m grateful for the way BCHM341 has been able to continue scheduled lectures and tutorials, and create assignments that put a different spin on how we learn. Biochemistry is a topic with so many interesting concepts and using creativity to learn about them and share that knowledge is great. Congratulations on a job well done Kaitland! Check out her entire project below

07.01.2022 Just incased you've missed it (which you better not have) your definitive champion for 2020's Fat Bear Week has been crowned - Bear 747 The final was between 2 LARGE, male, brown bears. Bear 747 and bear 32, nicknamed 'Chunk', went head to head in a battle of the ages for the worlds heftiest boy. With bear 747 coming out on top as your peoples champion Fat Bear Week provides a fun, interactive initiative, not only raising awareness for bear conservation but also a great ...way for people of all ages to get involved with a bit of science "While the contest lures us in with promises of big bottomed bears (on which it definitely delivers), it also sneaks in a bit of science." Said UNE's Dr Mary McMillan "We've learnt that the bears can put on up to 2kg of weight each day while gorging themselves on salmon, and that they'll eat as many as 40 fish in a day" For more on Fat Bear Week 2020, check out Dr Mary McMillan's article for The North West Star here: https://okt.to/gbUE6F And check out the website for Fat Bear Week here: https://okt.to/CdM6h2

07.01.2022 Time for the DL (down-low) on GF (gluten-free) with Badly Drawn Science Have you ever wondered if you should go gluten free? Or, why gluten is so bad for people with coeliac disease? ... And I guess while we are at it... what even is gluten? Fear not, all your questions can be answered by our favourite microbiologist, Dr Mary McMillan, and her awesome YouTube Channel, Badly Drawn Science. See it here: https://okt.to/wRomnV

05.01.2022 Looking for a poem about urinalysis? Well urine luck Bachelors of Biomedical Science student, Molly Malone has created just the poem for you The History of Urinalysis: Why you should give a wee. Another project from Dr Gal Winter’s brilliant BCHM341 class, Molly’s poem details the history of urinalysis. For those who aren’t educated on the topic Urinalysis is the biochemical analysis of urine.... Most people will do at least one test in their lifetime as they are used to investigate a very broad range of diseases, from diabetes to cancer. It is also one of the oldest medical tests and has been used for over 6000 years, including in ancient Egypt Molly said. With a particularly interesting point being, the fact that the ancient Greeks and Egyptians were testing urine for disease and created several theories that still hold up is pretty amazing. Tasked with presenting this topic of clinical biochemistry in a creative way, Molly enjoyed the opportunity to work in such a space, the brief allowed us to choose anything that catches our interest within the field of clinical biochemistry, and urinalysis has such a long and colourful history that it caught my attention Molly was grateful for the opportunity to deliver information she has learnt in an interesting way as opposed to the usual essay format or a powerpoint just reciting facts. The lecturers do a good job of finding ways to spice things up a bit, for example with this assignment, we had the freedom to be as creative as we wanted. I’ve really enjoyed those opportunities as they come up. Molly undertook the unit as a part of her Bachelor to pursue an interest in human physiology and disease, which she hopes will help decide on a more specialised field to pursue in the future. We thank Molly again for her time and congratulate her on some great work!

04.01.2022 Jump straight into the week with a some genetics! Mondayitis got your brain alittle sluggish? Fear not! Dr Mary McMillan makes it VERY easy with this video from Badly Drawn Science In this episode Dr McMillan goes over the basics of genetics. What is DNA? How does it work? And more!... Badly drawn science: What is DNA? https://okt.to/MHjbLl

03.01.2022 In case you missed it! NENW Science Hub's "Science in the Club" is back with Ep17 - Nuances of Neuroscience Containing talks from UNE's Dr Adam Hamlin, Dr Peta Taylor, PhD students Lucy Farrow and Rukshan Ahamed, "This episode delves into the crevices and curiosities inside our own heads with a night of Neuroscience" Check out the full video on the NENW Science Hub's youtube here: ... https://okt.to/Wkt2ue See more

03.01.2022 A morale booster for the mid week check out these wonderful stories from UNE students. The scholarships on offer at University of New England, AU have made a difference for so many! You can check out more info on UNE scholarships here: https://www.une.edu.au/scholarships https://www.facebook.com/UniNewEngland/posts/10158491975960926

02.01.2022 Looking for the next step in your academic journey? Check out UNE's Honours Program and see how a Bachelor of Science with Honours, or a Bachelor of Rural Science, Bachelor of Animal Science (4th Year Honours) can help you to: Follow your passion... Move towards an advanced academic research pathways; Masters and PhD Strengthen your career prospects through gaining specialised skills Improve your problem solving skills, capacity to work independently or under supervision, develop your self-motivation More info and requirements https://okt.to/7DsN59