Events & Open Days

Discovery Day - Friday 19 June

Join us for Discovery Day and explore our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our expert academics and industry trainers, and learn more about our diverse range of courses – in the specialist areas of Foods, Tourism, Hospitality, and Events.

Friday 19 June 2026 4.00pm – 6.00pm

Angliss Restaurant, Ground Floor, Building E, 550 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne.

Find out more and register for this free event at Discovery Day.

Create for a Day

Saturday 3 October

SAE invites future creators to Create for a Day, a one-day, hands-on workshop designed to expand your skills and get you working on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio, Film, Games, Music, Computer Science and VFX.

Dive into creative projects just like a real SAE student. Create for a Day is all about exploring what you love. Choose from a range of hands-on creative workshops led by SAE mentors and dive into a project that inspires you.

Saturday,3 October 2026 from 10.00am to 3.00pm

235 Normanby Road in South Melbourne

Cost $25 (including lunch)

Find out more about the program and/or register at SAE Institute – Create for a Day Melbourne.

Talk with Industry Webinars

Join us online to hear from alumni about their professional experiences after completing their studies at ACU. Take part in a Q&A session with our graduates to find out what your future could hold with one of our degrees.

In May, ACU will host a number of Talk with Industry webinars, and students are encouraged to participate in those that are of interest. Hear authentic stories from those who have walked the path current VCE students are considering. The ACU alumni will share real insights about their careers post-graduation, while current ACU students offer a genuine look at campus life and coursework.

The talks will take place from 6.00pm – 6.45pm. Registrations are essential and can be made at Talk with Industry Series.

Talk with Nurses, Midwives and Paramedics	Wednesday 13 May
Talk with Law, Criminology & Business Professionals	Thursday 14 May
Talk with Arts Students and Graduates	Wednesday 20 May
Talk with Biomedicine and Nutrition Experts	Thursday 21 May

Tourism Insights - Mebourne

Saturday 30 May

This event is a fantastic opportunity for Year 12 students considering a University degree in tourism and wanting to gain valuable insights into exciting career pathways.

Participants will:

Hear from industry experts and leaders in tourism and hospitality
Participate in an interactive tourism workshop and receive a completion certificate
Experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of The Centrepiece at Melbourne Park

Saturday 30 May 2026 10.00am – 1.00pm

CentrePiece Melbourne, Olympic Blvd, Melbourne VIC 3000