OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS
SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OPEN DAY
Open Day is your chance to see what’s possible at Swinburne and find where you fit in.
Why register? With over 300 different activations, there are plenty of reasons to attend Open Day.
To find out more, or to register, click here.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
ACU
Events calendar to discover study and career options with ACU – find out more here.
Register for presentation here
AIE SPECIALIST EDUCATORS IN GAMES, ANIMATION, FILM & VFX
Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects at the AIE Open Day on Sat 25 May 2024. This event will be held at AIE Campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide from 10am to 3pm.
AIE's Open Day is a great opportunity to meet our teachers, staff and students. The day will cover everything you need to know about the:
- careers in games and VFX that we train students for;
- studios and industries that we work with;
- courses we offer - from beginners to professional mastery, and;
- the software, skills and knowledge we teach.
AIE's Open Day will also include presentations on entry requirements and how to apply. Find out how AIE can get you into a creative career.
COLLARTS
Collarts are thrilled to announce that they have signed a three-year partnership with the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF). Find out more here
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
OPEN DAY
Warrnambool 4 August
Geelong – Waterfront and Waurn Ponds 18 August
Melbourne Burwood 25 August 23–26 September
Deakin Campus Tours 23-26 September
For more information click here
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
Get ready to attend Open Days with a few quick clicks. Register now and not only can you explore our amazing campus, attend information sessions and campus tours and experience heaps of exciting activities, you’ll also have the chance to win.
For more information and to register, click here.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
2025 Course guides are now available to download. View our latest study guide brochures to find out where a UniSA degree could take you.
2024 Webinar Series Presented by UniSA staff members, our webinar series is designed to provide students and their families with all of the information they need along their journey to study at UniSA.
July, 2024 Campus Tours Take one of our guided campus tours available at each of our metropolitan campuses. The tours provide prospective students with the opportunity to visit high quality teaching facilities and modern student spaces. Throughout the tours you can learn about the range of programs and student services offered at the University.
These campus tours are tailored to prospective students or current UniSA students looking for a program change. If you are a new UniSA student looking for an orientation tour, please contact Campus Central.
University Open Day Join us on campus in August to hear from experts, take a tour, meet staff and students, get career advice and support with understanding your application. More information can be found here.
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE WEBINARS
Find out everything you need to know about undergraduate study with our range of live and on-demand webinars. You’ll get insights into course content and structure, graduate outcomes and the application process, as well as life at La Trobe as an undergraduate student.
YEARS 9 AND 10 - THE SCIENCE EXPERIENCE
The Science Experience is a fun 1, 2 or 3 days of science activities for Year 9 and 10 students in 2024 program year.
Each program is designed to provide students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work.
The program takes place in over thirty universities and tertiary institutions, within many different laboratories and lecture theatres. Participants perform experiments in the laboratories, meet and hear senior lecturers in the lecture theatres, attend site visits and walk around and experience what it is like to be on the campus of a university or tertiary institution. More than 85,000 students have taken this rare opportunity, up to date.
The program also provides information about further studies in science, technology and engineering. It highlights the wide range of careers that allow students to pursue their interest and abilities in the sciences.
One aspect of the program often commented on by participants is the opportunity to meet and share ideas with students from different schools.
Download the brochure and apply here
YEAR 12 - THE NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM
A STEM Hub is a non-residential STEM experience where you can connect with STEM pathways and careers around Australia. You’ll join exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences typically inaccessible to the public and connect with STEM professionals—a crucial networking opportunity for your future.
Whether you’re passionate about robotics, biomedicine, astronomy, biology, or anything in between, there’s a STEM Hub waiting to show you what a STEM career is really like!
Participants have the opportunity to:
- participate in tours of science and technology facilities,
- learn about cutting-edge research,
- engage with industry partners and research providers,
- learn about university, training and STEM career pathways,
- mix with other like-minded students from all over Australia, and
- attend social activities.
Find more information on how to get involved here
WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY - PARLIAMENT HOUSE. MORE THAN JUST POLITICS!
Expressions of interest for work experience placements in terms 3 & 4, 2024 are now open!
Whether you’re interested in politics, planting trees, law-making or baking, your work experience placement at the Parliament of Victoria will be an experience you’ll remember. This is a unique opportunity to undertake a week-long placement in either the Parliamentary Sitting or Parliamentary Services program. Placements run for 5 days: Monday-Friday, from 9am until 5pm each day.
Parliamentary Sitting placements provide the opportunity to see the law-making process up close. Students will go behind the scenes with the staff who directly support Parliament sittings, to get a deeper understanding of our democratic processes.
Parliamentary Services placements offer a variety of opportunities that can be matched with a broad range of student interests and career goals. Students will have the option to work with staff in one of the many professional service areas that support the day-to-day business of Parliament.
If you are interested in a placement with a member of Parliament, please contact the member's office directly.
Expressions of interest for terms 3 & 4 will close at 5:00pm on Friday 5 July 2024. Interested students will be notified of the outcome of their submission no later than Friday 26 July.
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.