OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS
MONASH UNIVERSITY - EVENTS
Interested in what it’s like to study at Monash, or keen to explore your course options and pathways? Perhaps you would like to experience campus life and hear from our current students and faculties directly?
Register now for our domestic undergraduate events based on your areas of interest.
MONASH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY
MYSci is a three-day science program specifically designed for students who will be in Year 11 and 12 in 2024.
This program schedule will include:
Hands-on workshops
Access to our brilliant teaching facilities
Opportunities to meet some of our Research Scientists
Exposure to potential career pathways
Activities with the Young Scientists of Australia
Social activities
When: Wednesday 3rd – Friday 5th April 2024
Where: Monash Science Precinct, Clayton Campus
Cost: $120 per student
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY: NANGAK TAMBOREE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY
Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary offers engaging Work Experience placements for students currently in Year 10.
The Work Experience Program is designed to foster new skills in young people, create an awareness and appreciation of the conservation and biodiversity management industry and demonstrate the breadth of career opportunities in environmental science, research and education.
Successful applicants may assist in the following areas of the Sanctuary:
- land management
- plant production
- education
- biodiversity
- workshops & tours
The Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary cannot offer any opportunities to work with animals.
More information can be found here.
VICTORIA POLICE OPEN DAY
REGIONAL SCIENCE EXCHANGE PROGRAM 2024
Applications Open February 5 – Submissions due February 25. More information can be found here.
WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY - MEDICINE
SAHMRI Work Experience Program
SAHMRI offers a selective work experience program to introduce secondary school students to some of the many career options available in the medical research field.
The program aims to give students a practical understanding of careers in medical research and equip them with the knowledge to make more informed decisions around their future careers.
Over a five-day program, students will be exposed to a range of activities across our research Themes. You will have the opportunity to learn from world-class researchers and discover what they do at SAHMRI. Students are expected to attend the entire program, approximately 9:30am-4:00pm each day, so please ensure you are available for the full duration of the program before applying.
Throughout the program, you will be exposed to a range of activities across our research themes. You will have the opportunity to learn from world-class researchers and get hands-on experience in our laboratories. On your last day, you will deliver a short presentation reflecting on your experience.
Program One: Monday, 1st July - Friday, 5th July 2024
Program One Applications Close: 11:29pm ACST, Wednesday 15th May 2024.
Students will be notified by Wednesday 29th May 2024.
Program Two: Monday, 23rd September - Friday, 27th September 2024
Program Two Applications Close: 11:29pm ACST, Wednesday 31st July 2024 2024.
Students will be notified by Wednesday 14th August 2024.
Selection Criteria
When submitting your application, you will be asked to include a short cover letter detailing why you are interested in participating in the work experience program and what you are hoping to gain from the experience. There is no single type of application that will succeed - we want to hear why the program is interesting to you.
Students from Australian secondary schools who are currently undertaking Year 11 or Year 12 are eligible to apply. Year 10 students can also apply however due to the complexity of the content covered in the program Year 11 and 12 students will generally be given preference.
If you have any questions or would like any further information please contact careers@sahmri.com
If you are successful in your application please let me know so the relevant paperwork can be generated. Normal work experience requirements apply.
VICTORIA CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT EXPO 2024
CHOOSING A UNIVERSITY: REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES IN AUSTRALIA
Australia’s regional universities have a lot to offer and should be in your mix when choosing where to study.
Puzzling over where to go to uni, considering whether you need to move to the city, or seeking a uni in a regional area where you’d one day like to work?
We’re here to tell you Australia’s regional universities are definitely worth including in your preference list.
Just some of the benefits Australia’s regional universities offer over their big city counterparts include:
- Smaller class sizes – meaning more chances to get help from your teachers and actively participate in discussions.
- Being part of a community – the path from study to a job can be shorter thanks to regional universities often being deeply integrated with the local community.
- Cheaper cost of living – regional living costs like rent are usually far cheaper in regional towns than in big cities.
- Quality of life – ahhhh the serenity.
- Specialised programs – whether its agriculture, environmental management or marine science, regional unis take advantage of their proximity to the industries and nature they’re training students to work with.
These 7 universities are part of the Regional Universities Network, and we’ve summed up the benefits they offer and the STEM fields they specialise in to save you time. You’re welcome!
ACU
The 2024 ACU Uni Step-Up Online program is about to begin, and the enrolment period is still open and available to all Year 11 students in regional/remote areas.
Uni Step-Up Online is a free online program that gives student the opportunity to study First-Year Units outside of regular school hours and if successful, gain two University credits (applicable to other Universities) and an unconditional offer to a aligned ACU course. This program is ideal for students interested in Health, Business or Exercise Science fields and would like to take a first step towards achieving their career goals.
More information on Uni Step-Up can be found here and in the attached flyers.
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE: PARENT AND GUARDIAN NEWSLETTER
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SKILLS TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY
AFTRS short courses, taught by expert practitioners, will give you relevant practical skills and knowledge to help progress or kick start your career in the screen and broadcast industry. With 50 years experience and international recognition in screen and broadcast training AFTRS is the ideal place to reskill, upskill, cross-skill, and be inspired.
Short Courses run throughout the year ranging from one day to several weeks, with weekend, weekday and evening options and delivery both online and on-campus.
Read more about AFTRS’ Short Courses guidelines, refund and discount policies.
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY
Explore Day 2024 is just around the corner!
We’re excited to welcome you and your students to campus for Explore Day next month (March). Explore Day is for Year 10, 11 and 12 students to get a taste of uni life through interactive workshops and fun activities.
We have some limited travel subsidies available this year, please reach out to your local Marketing Coordinator to see if your school is eligible.
Albury-Wodonga: Tuesday 5 March 2024
Bathurst: Tuesday 12 March 2024
Wagga Wagga: Tuesday 19 March 2024
Port Macquarie: Tuesday 26 March 2024
More information can be found here.