Careers News June 13th
ANU
Year 12 students are invited to book for a one-on-one consultation at ANU House, in Melbourne during these upcoming holidays. During the appointment students have the opportunity to discuss their study options, including finding out information on our flexible programs, accommodation options, and general life in Canberra and at the ANU.
Students are invited to book in for a 30 minute consultation on any of the following days: Monday 4 July, Tuesday 5 July or Wednesday 6 July at ANU House, 52 Collins Street, Melbourne.
Please register for an appointment at ANU One-on-One Consultation.
University of Melbourne
- Focus on the Bachelor of Biomedicine
Students often ask why they should consider studying a course in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences at Melbourne. Besides attending at the Parkville Campus which is central to Melbourne, the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences enjoys close collaborative teaching links with many of Melbourne’s hospitals and clinical schools.
The Bachelor of Biomedicine offers 13 majors across a broad range of biomedical disciplines, and is a pathway to a range of postgraduate programs including study opportunities in Medicine, Dental Surgery, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Nursing Science, Clinical Audiology, Speech Pathology, Biostatistics, Public Health and Psychology. Find out more at Bachelor of Biomedicine at Melbourne
- Experience a Day at Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is hosting a special event designed for Year 10 to 12 – local and international – students and their families, allowing attendees the opportunity to come and explore the Parkville campus and find out more about the range of study options available at the university.
It is a great opportunity to gather information and talk to University staff about all aspects of studying and life at Melbourne. A tour of the Southbank campus will also be included in the program for those who wish to visit the Victorian College of the Arts.
Find out more about:
- Undergraduate degrees and graduate pathways at Melbourne
- Unique opportunities to enrich your degree such as concurrent diplomas and going on exchange and study abroad
- Admissions and entry requirements
- Access Melbourne and Melbourne Scholarships
- Accommodation options
- How parents can help with the transition to university.
Date: Friday 8 July 2016
Location: Parkville Campus, the University of Melbourne
Registration: Registration is essential. Please register at A Day at Melbourne
For more information, email Rod Nelson rodneyn@unimelb.edu.au
News from RMIT
- Experience Days
Discover what the future might hold and register for an Experience Day at RMIT.
Experience Days are a great way to learn more about your study interests, explore RMIT campuses and to get a taste of what it’s like to be a student at RMIT.
Students get to engage in practical workshops with teachers and current students, find out what to expect in their interest area and, of course, be able to ask plenty of questions all throughout the day.
From creating 3D printed designs, to finding out how entrepreneurs get startups off the ground, to investigating the spread of deadly viruses, to unlocking creative potential in our state-of-the-art design facilities – you’ll get a first-hand and interactive glimpse into what RMIT is all about.
The series of free events are run during the Victorian School Holidays between Term 2 and 3. Visit Experience Days to find out more, and to register. Places are limited, so act quickly if you are keen!
- SLAMs at RMIT
SLAMs support new and commencing students with their academic studies in RMIT’s College of Business. SLAMs (Student Learning Advisor Mentors) are volunteer students who have received a 75 and above in one of the relevant courses and are willing to offer two hours per week during the semester from weeks 2 to 11.
SLAMs can…
- answer your specific questions when you are struggling to understand any aspects of the coursework or your assignments
- share strategies with you on how to tackle each particular course
SLAMs cannot…
- write your assessment tasks for you
- hand out their phone numbers or email addresses
- provide a copy of their own course notes or previous assignments
VCE students considering studying a business course at RMIT in the future are encouraged to browse the following link to find out more about this interesting program - SLAMs at RMIT
- Urban Futures Competition
The world needs you to be a leader in creating vibrant, liveable and resilient cities for the future. With Melbourne’s population moving beyond four million, significant challenges and opportunities for planning, designing and managing our city arise.
How will you help urban environments adapt to meet the future needs of our population?
RMIT is running a competition for to Year 10, 11 and 12 Victorian students and the task is as follows:
Provide a photo or image to communicate an identified urban problem and explain your ideas for a solution in 200-300 words.
The competition is open, and closes on midnight on Sunday 28 August 2016. The best entries will be shortlisted, with winners announced at the Urban Futures Awards ceremony at the RMIT University City Campus on Wednesday 14 September 2016.
Find out more at Urban Futures Competition Email a submission
Monash University
The Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University invites Year 9 - 12 students to the CGBC - Computer Games Boot Camp 2016. It is a 3-day free hands-on interactive event for students to engage with like-minded people and find out what their career could look like after completing studies with the Faculty of Information Technology. It is a great opportunity for students to learn about areas such as Graphic Design, 3D Animation, Software Development, Web Design, Multimedia Development, Data Science, and Cyber Security. Previous knowledge or skills in the areas of games and information technology are not required.
Date: Tuesday 5 July - Thursday 7 July 2016
Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm
Venue: Clayton Campus, Monash University
Registration is important, and closes on Friday 4 June 2016.
Please register at CGBC - Computer Games Boot Camp 2016 REGISTRATION