Book launch: Rain or Shine
Friday 18 May | 5pm | Lower Theatre, Melbourne School of Land and Environment, Building 142, Parkville | RSVP to Dr Cristin Down by Friday 11 May
To mark International Fascination of Plants day, the Melbourne School of Land and Environment (MSLE) is hosting the launch of David Smith’s “Rain or Shine”. Supporting David will be speakers from the School of Botany and MSLE, who will share the secrets of Victoria’s unique plants and give a glimpse of the future’s designer plants. We will also take this opportunity to announce the winners of our Plants are Fascinating Essay Competition for VCE students. Come along – be informed, enjoy refreshments, and wait with bated breath to hear the announcement of our Essay Competition winners.
Plants are Fascinating Essay Competition
Why do you find plants fascinating? If you're a VCE student, tell us in 1,000 words and enter our essay competition. There are cash prizes, and we are hoping to have the winning essays made into a book by Connor Court Publishing. For full details, terms and conditions, please contact Dr Christin Down.
Focus on Agriculture
Tuesday 29 May | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Melbourne School of Land and Environment, Building 142 | Contact Erin Wilson
Learn why graduates of the Bachelor of Agriculture are in such high demand in the agricultural sector.
Call for registrations for 2012 VCCCAR Annual Forum
Monday 25 June | 8:30am-5:30pm | The Sebel Albert Park Melbourne, 65 Queens Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 | more
Registrations are now open to attend the 2012 VCCCAR Annual Forum. This year’s theme is how partnerships between researchers and government decision-makers can turn adaptation research into policy and practice. more
Burnley Open Day
Sunday 15 July | Burnley Campus, 500 Yarra Boulevard, Richmond | Lyn Spokes
Australia’s best horticulture and environmental management courses – at your fingertips. At Burnley Open Day you’ll learn all you need to know about sustainable gardening and horticultural practice at Melbourne’s famous heritage-listed Burnley Gardens.
Open Day
Sunday 19 August | 10am - 4pm | Parkville Campus, Victoria | Lyn Spokes
Open Day is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the University of Melbourne: its courses, its research and the services that will be available to you as a student.
Visit our marquee and information sessions to find out how you can help to create a sustainable future with the Melbourne School of Land and Environment, and the rewarding career opportunities awaiting you.