CHES Expo & Masterclasses
Upcoming events in Term 2, 2024
CHES students have access to a range of additional enrichment opportunities, including masterclasses, full-day seminars, social events and opportunities to engage with university staff and students.
Masterclasses - Term 2
The first four masterclasses for Term 2 are commencing soon. These masterclasses are available to current CHES students as well as students in government schools across Victoria who may be interested in these advanced topics.
There is no cost for the masterclasses, but pre-registration is essential.
We invite students to join these upcoming masterclasses through the CHES. The masterclasses are interactive and in-depth 60 to 75 minute sessions with leading university academics and industry experts in the areas of advanced technologies and solutions for significant world problems. Students will have the opportunity to find out more about research, innovation and technology in large-scale agriculture, space science, cybersecurity, and strategies to address climate change and food production for a growing world population.
Students are welcome to choose which masterclass to attend. All masterclasses are available to students across Victoria both online via Zoom and on-site at CHES, with opportunities for Q&A online or onsite. Students who join on-site will be supervised by CHES staff.
Masterclass 1
Microsoft Guest Presenter
26 APRIL 2024
Friday 2:30PM - 3:30PM
Dr Ian Hoyle - Microsoft
Topic: Cybersecurity
Masterclass 2
Topic: Artificial Intelligence implemented in Agriculture and Food for Earth and Space applications.
2 MAY 2024
Thursday 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Prof Sigfredo Fuentes
University of Melbourne
Masterclass 3
Topic: Transdisciplinary skillsets for future food systems
14 MAY 2024
Tuesday 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Prof Ros Gall, A/Prof Ian Bland and Dr Peta Taylor
University of Melbourne
Masterclass 4
Topic: Advanced Searching Algorithms
19 JULY 2024
Friday daytime 60 mins (Time to be confirmed)
Prof Sebastian Sardina
RMIT University
Here is the masterclass flyer with further information:
To register attendance at one or more of these masterclasses, use our brief registration form here and select which masterclass or masterclasses to attend:
Registration form for CHES masterclasses T2
2024 CHES Expo - Term 2
Date: Friday 31 May
This full-day expo is intended for high-ability students in Year 10 and 11 who are not currently enrolled in CHES programs. The expo is designed to extend and deepen learning, enable interactions with leading academics and other high-ability peers, understand CHES programs, and start to chart a course towards university.
While this expo is intended for prospective future CHES students, current students are most welcome to attend all or part of the day. Registration will be essential.
Event Details
When: Friday 31 May 2024, 9.30am – 3.30pm
Where: Centre for Higher Education Studies, 669 Chapel St South Yarra 3141
Who: This state-wide event is open to high-ability students in Year 10 and 11 from government schools in metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria. Key sessions will be available both in-person at CHES and online.
Participation is subsidised by CHES so there is no cost to students from government schools (excl. travel costs).
Expo activities:
1. Connect with representatives from several major universities: Throughout the Expo, university representatives will be available to answer your questions. They are excited to share their insights and expertise on a wide range of courses, careers and university pathways.
2. Participate in interactive workshops, competitions, and networking opportunities with other high-ability senior students across a wide range of schools.
3. Explore and learn more about the Higher Education Study and VCE options available through CHES in 2025 and 2026.
4. Meet the CHES team and student ambassadors and learn the foundations for success in VCE and university.
How to register for the Expo: Click here to access the Expression of Interest Form. Teachers can register groups of students to participate in the Expo.
The full program for the Expo will be available shortly.
Here is the CHES Expo invitation: