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Unserious Careers Roadshow

Last Thursday during Pillars, Year 10 students welcomed a special guest, Alana Kilmartin, author of Unserious Careers. Currently on a global journey to visit 250 schools as part of her Unserious Careers 2025 Roadshow, Alana shared her personal career story, offered practical advice on navigating 'what's next' and encouraged students to think creatively and expansively about their future pathways.

Scholarship Opportunities

Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Scholarship

2025 applications open Monday 3 November 2025 and close Tuesday 2 December 2025.

The C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship commemorates the achievements of one of Australia's most respected pastoral pioneers who served in the First World War and went on to become a distinguished scholar and leading figure in the Federal Parliament, prior to his tragic and untimely death in the Kyeema aircraft accident in 1938.

The scholarship is available to Australian undergraduate and post-graduate students. Scholarships are valued at up to $75,000 and contribute to the cost of residential fees at either:

Burgmann College, Canberra ACT
St Marks College, Adelaide SA
Roseworthy College, Roseworthy SA
Robb College, Armidale NSW
Trinity College, Cambridge UK
Marcus Oldham College, Geelong VIC

Find out more HERE.

Future Doctors Australia Program

The Future Doctors Australia program provides a unique, hands-on opportunity for students aged 14-18 who are passionate about a future in medicine. Over the course of 4 days, participants will engage in dynamic sessions led by experienced medical specialists, take part in practical learning activities, and gain valuable insights into the medical admissions process. This program is designed to inspire and equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed on their path to a medical career.

Don’t miss this chance to help your students gain firsthand knowledge and mentorship from medical professionals who are shaping the future of healthcare.

Find out more HERE

What's On | Upcoming Events: UTAS

Enrolment Day | Thursday 18 December 2025

Are you getting ready to study in 2026?

After you have been offered a place to study with us, Enrolment Day is here to support your next step. Get help choosing your course, finalising your enrolment and understanding what uni life is all about. Our friendly staff will be available to answer questions and guide you through the process so you can start your journey with confidence.

Join us on campuses in Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast or Sydney. It’s not just about starting uni, it’s about starting strong with the right support behind you.

Find out more HERE

Feed Your Mind, Feed the World

Applications close Friday 31 October 2025.

Feed Your Mind, Feed the World is a three-day experience for Year 11 and 12 students interested in learning more about agricultural science and career pathways stemming from an agricultural science degree. From 2–4 December, students can experience the beautiful North West Coast of Tasmania to learn about the advantages of studying agriculture science, including a visit to our research farms. Students will be supervised by our Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural staff and will gain first-hand knowledge of where studying agriculture science can lead.

School of Natural Sciences

New taster unit - Accepting expressions of interest. Applications open 1 December.

The School of Natural Sciences will be offering a pilot taster unit for Year 12 Tasmanian students only in 2026, with 24 spots available. This will run over the second week of the Easter school holidays for six nights: Three nights at Mount Field/Maydena with a trip to Greenhill Observatory and three days on Sandy Bay campus.

This is for students who will be going into Year 12 in 2026, who are studying or studied:

TASC 3 Physical Sciences, Environmental Science, Geography, Biology, Mathematics Methods-Foundation and General Mathematics, TASC 4 Mathematics methods, Mathematics Specialised, Chemistry and Physics.

This initiative is designed to provide students with an engaging introduction to Natural Sciences and encourage future study in the Bachelor of Science.

Find out more HERE

Level Up

UTAS is once again running their Level Up program to support neurodivergent students’ transition to university. This year the university have broadened the scope to support all neurodivergent students. See the resource linked here for more details.

Health Taster Days

Expressions of interest close Friday 24 October 2025

The Health Taster Day offers a unique opportunity to visit the Medical Science Precinct and Domain campuses in Hobart at the University of Tasmania and engage with staff across multiple disciplines in a day of activities. The day is designed for students in Year 10 wanting to engage with experts in a range of health-related fields and participate in hands on activities in scientific settings.

Hobart

Date: Monday 24 November

Location: MSP/Domain

Areas involved: Nursing/Biomed/Med/Pharmacy (TBC)

Find out more HERE

Tools, guides and resources

Accommodation Guide for students and their families

Choosing where to live during university is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a student. The right accommodation can enhance your study experience, help you make friends, and provide a safe, comfortable base for this exciting chapter of your life. Conversely, the wrong choice can leave you stressed, isolated or struggling financially.

Whether you’re looking at on-campus housing, residential colleges, or private student accommodation, there are many key factors to consider when making your decision.

Click the link below to explore the Accommodation Guide, which includes handy tips tips for what to look for in accommodation providers.

From the Principal

Mr Damian Messer