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How (and why) to stay optimistic when it feels like the environment is falling apart

Humans love optimism. It’s a no-brainer – optimism makes us feel good and wanting more. This attraction has deep neurological roots that affect both our brain functions and how we process new information.

New research outlines steps to usefully combine optimism with pessimism when talking about environmental conservation.

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AINSE Winter School Scholarship

The Australian Institute for Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) is offering a prestigious scholarship for students interested in the use of nuclear techniques, across a wide range of disciplines. Students studying disciplines such as archaeology, biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, materials science, medicine, nanotechnology, and physics are encouraged to apply.

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Australian Academy of Sciences Selby Fellowship Public Lecture - Will the Earth become too hot for your grandchildren to handle: the science and politics of carbon emissions and storage.

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Australia’s drought could be increasing Q fever risk, but there are ways we can protect ourselves

Sheep are among the most common carriers of Q fever.

With several hundred cases diagnosed each year, Australia has one of the highest rates of Q fever worldwide.

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GSA/ AUSIMM Student BBQ - Thurs 14 March

Come along and join our annual event where students get the chance to listen to graduate geologists, metallurgists and mining engineers who have just started their mining industry careers. After the presentations a BBQ with drinks will be held outside the Mawson Lecture Theatre.

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Northern Star Resources: Career Development & Networking

Network with the team from Northern Star Resources and learn about their exciting Graduate, Undergraduate and Vacation Student Programs and career progression. If you are a motivated and driven Engineering student across Mining, Geo-technical, Geology, Metallurgy and Surveying then don’t miss this event!

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Technology Graduate Programs with REA Group

REA Group have the #1 Technology Graduate Program in Australia and recruit from a range of disciplines including Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics and Finance. 

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Marta Sved Scholarship

Do you want to further your maths studies at University? Apply now for a chance to receive a $5000 scholarship, a personal staff mentor and exclusive Marta Sved initiatives during your degree.

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Research to clear the air on smoke taint in wine

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Researchers are investigating whether smoke from stubble burning has any effect on wine grapes.

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From the lab bench to the clinic: Pneumonia vaccine shows commercialisation strengths

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Commercialisation potential of Faculty of Sciences’ research is in the spotlight after the development of a new pneumonia vaccine.

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