2010 AusBiotech-GSK Student Volunteer Program

Applications open on 17 August 2010

The AusBiotech-GSK Student Volunteer Program is dedicated to fostering student participation in the premier biotechnology conference in Australia and in the Asia-Pacific region, the AusBiotech national conference.

The student volunteers work behind-the-scenes with AusBiotech staff, improving their communications and networking skills, time management and team-work skills. The program provides students with opportunities (and reasons) to meet and network with international and national industry workers and other industry stakeholders.

This year, the selected students will volunteer at AusBiotech10, in Melbourne, Australia, 19 - 22 October.

To apply:

Step 1: Read the instructions on how to apply in the supporting information document.

Step 2: Register your interest HERE.

Step 3: Complete and submit an application form.

Note: Places are limited and priority will be given to students in the order of application. So register early to secure your place.

Applications close on Friday 17 September 2010 and successful applicants will be notified by Friday 24 September 2010.

This program is proudly supported by

For more information please contact National ABSA Coordinator Olgatina Bushi obushi@ausbiotech.org

Read stories from the AusBiotech-GSK Student Volunteer Program 2009:

• Article in the Australasian Biotechnology e-Journal, Dec 2009 - read HERE
• Students networking with key industry players - read HERE
• Volunteer program - a BioBusiness match for students - read HERE
• Networking opportunties galore - read HERE
• A day in the life of a student volunteer - read HERE

Photos from 2009:

L-R; Matthew Solomon (Queensland University of Technology), Sarah Wakefield (The University of Adelaide) and Vee Halilovic (Griffith University) at the AusBiotech Booth		L-R; Narelle Jay (The University of Sydney), Marie-Louise Heizmann (Queensland University of Technology), Saifei Liu (Flinders University) assisting at the Business Matching Desk
2009 AusBiotech-GSK Student Volunteers at the conferernce dinner
Volunteers assisting delegates at the              AusBiotech booth		Matthew Solomon with Kushal Mandaneravanda (University of Technology, Sydney)