Office for Environmental Programs

July - December 2007

News and Events

'Performing Natures at World's Ends'. A Workshop for Researchers and Research Students

The second workshop in the 'Performing Natures at the Worlds? Ends' series was held in November at the University of Melbourne. More information here.

OEP and PEN - End of year BBQ

Wednesday 17 October 12:00pm onwards.

Deakin Court (in front of the OEP Office).

Come and say hello/goodbye to your fellow environmental students as the end of the University year draws near. All Welcome.

Getting a Green Job Workshop hosted by PEN

Tuesday 9 October from 6.00pm at the Gryphon Gallery, Graduate Centre.

Scott White of Principal Consulting will be attending as will representatives as will Cheryl Batagol, Chair Melbourne Water and a environmental consultant from URS. The workshop will be facilitated by a respresentative of Environment Jobs Network.

The workshop aims to provide practical means for students to get employment in the environment field.

View the flyer here.

 

CIAB Seminar - Production and Protection

Professor Jacqueline Rowarth
Institute of Natural Resources, Massey University

Date: Friday 14th September 2007
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Venue: Baldwin Spencer Theatre, Baldwin Spencer Building

Increasing population, change in dietary requirements, and heightened awareness of environmental impacts is putting increasing pressure on productive land, and those who manage it. Over the last Century, agricultural research has enabled huge and positive changes in lifestyle. The onus is now on a decreasing number of scientists to make even greater advances in the future. What will it take to achieve sustainability?

Open Day Success

We would like to extend our thanks to everyone that was involved in the recent Open Day at Melbourne University. The day was a great success all round.

Melbourne Graduate Expo
 

Discover the endless opportunities available to you through graduate study at The University of Melbourne. The evening has something to suit everyone, including an interactive research showcase, faculty presentations and a graduate study exhibition.
 
Wednesday 5th September, 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Woodward Conference Centre, University Square (Law Building)
185 Pelham St, Carlton

A great occasion to meet faculty staff and discuss your graduate options in person!

More information here.
Or send an email to: grad-events@unimelb.edu.au
Farewell Event

We have arranged a farewell for event for all students to say goodbye to the departing students. You are all most welcome to attend.

Date: 26th July 2007
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Deep Dish Bar

Light refreshments will be provided.

Forum: Adapting to Climate Change: what are our options?

Professor Jim Falk Director, Australian Centre for Science, Innovation and Society
Mary Voice Climate Consultant
Chris Burnup Climate Ambassador

Date: Thursday 26 July 2007
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Herbert Wilson Theatre, Doug McDonell Building, University of Melbourne [Melways ref: p571 I12]

Mary Voice has kindly made her presentation available from the recent forum 'Climate Change: what are our options?' You can view it here (pdf:1MB).

 

 

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