UoM Selection Process

FOR UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE STUDENT APPLICATIONS ONLY. STUDENTS FROM OTHER UNIVERSITIES PLEASE CONTACT YOUR UNIVERSITY COORDINATOR.

There is a preliminary - short pitch competition within the University - to choose the University of Melbourne team that will then compete against the other Victorian universities in the Victorian Universities SCM Case Competition.

The University of Melbourne Group Selection Task/Question:

Form yourselves into a group of four students from within the University of Melbourne.

In a brief 5 minute video, describe 1-2 ways in which AI could deliver the greatest food-waste reduction impact for food growing and manufacturing organisations in Australia.

Video Pitch:

Length: 5 minutes and 2 slides maximum
Format: Ensure you provide a file format that is readily accessible with the Microsoft 365 suite, or if a link, ensure access is available.  
Note: Not all team members need to present, given the short time frame of the video.

Selection Criteria:

Impact (33%), practicality (33%), and presentation clarity (33%) of proposed ideas to improve circular economy initiatives.

To Register:

Please provide your TEAM NAME, THE NAME OF YOUR FOUR TEAM MEMBERS, AND YOUR 5 minute PITCH VIDEO. 

REGISTER HERE

Key Dates:

15 March 2026

Student registrations close at 11:30 PM.

17 March 2026

Three shortlisted teams chosen.

19 March 2026

Three shortlisted teams present on zoom (5 MIN presentation plus 5 MIN short Q&A)

19 March 2026

University of Melbourne Team announced.

23 March 2026
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Introductory Zoom information session (All University teams). Case information provided then emailed to groups.

27 March 2026
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Case competition and winner announcement + afternoon careers workshop and site visit.

If you have any questions please contact: george.panas@unimelb.edu.au