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Upcoming events

ACU

Discover ACU Melbourne: Allied Health, Biomedical Science and Sports Science

Tuesday 7 July 9.45am – 12pm

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Discover ACU Melbourne: Law, Criminology and Business

Wednesday 8 July 9.45am – 12pm

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Discover ACU Melbourne: Teaching and Education

Wednesday 8 July 9.45am – 12pm

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Discover ACU Melbourne: Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine

Tuesday 30 June 9.45am – 12pm

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Monash University

Unless specified online**, these will be face-to-face events

For a complete list, and to register, visit Events Calendar - Discover Monash.

For all those students considering studying Business....

Get Ready for Business Explorer 2026! Discover the world of business through hands-on experiences at Monash University! 

What’s on offer?

● Choose TWO 40-minute sessions: accounting, banking, entrepreneurship, marketing, and more! 

● NEW: Business simulation to learn team building and leadership. 

Date: 1 July 2026 Time: 9 AM - 3 PM

Location: Monash University, Caulfield campus 

Who: Open to VCE students. Register now! https://www.monash.edu/business/business-explorer 

Limited spots available

RMIT Tech & Trades Day 2026

Explore next-level workshops at RMIT's Tech and Trades Experience Day in the July school holidays. Walk in the shoes of a student for a day and experience what it's like to learn an IT, tech, or trade course.  

Experience RMIT first-hand with practical tasters from its tech and trades courses. On the day, students will enjoy:

• In-person workshops led by RMIT teachers, using the same tools and facilities our students train with
• Opportunities to chat with teachers and current students and ask questions about studying at RMIT
• Catered lunch, with options to suit all dietary requirements
• Fun prizes and giveaways along the way

Date:                      Wednesday 8 July 2026

Time:                      10.00am – 3.30pm

Location:                RMIT City Campus

Registrations are essential and can be made at Tech & Trades Experience Day 2026.

2026 Snapshot

 Snapshot of RMIT University in 2026

• One of Australia’s original educational institutions founded in 1887, RMIT University now has more than 90,000 students, including more than 12,000 at postgraduate level.
• RMIT is regarded as a world leader in Art and Design; Architecture and the Built Environment; Engineering; Computer Science; and Business and Management Studies.
• Based on the QS World Rankings 2025, RMIT ranks #1 in Australia and #26 in the world in Art & Design; #1 in Australia and #21 in the world for Architecture and the Built Environment.  RMIT is also ranked #125 in the world – Top Universities. 
• RMIT provides a range of education options, from an apprenticeship, traineeship or certificate to an associate or bachelor degree, or a postgraduate degree by coursework or research – RMIT - Levels of Study.
• RMIT has a reputation for delivering innovative academic programs within stunning modern and historic buildings located in Melbourne’s CBD.  The Academic Street project has transformed the heart of the RMIT City campus creating laneways, gardens, new student spaces and better library facilities.  Its campuses are continually evolving to meet the demands of modern study.
• RMIT University offers programs of study in 16 schools across four academic colleges – RMIT - Academic Colleges.
• Students are encouraged to browse the ATAR Course Finder to discover the right degree for them at RMIT.
• RMIT has three campuses and two sites in Australia, two campuses in Vietnam and a research and industry collaboration centre in Spain – RMIT Campuses. 
• RMIT engagement with industry has always been central to RMIT’s mission, and industry and enterprise is at the heart of every RMIT program – RMIT and Industry.
• Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at RMIT makes up a significant component of a student’s program, whereby they use their academic learning in a ‘real life’ situation with a real industry or community partner.
• RMIT Activator is a unique experience designed by RMIT to connect students, staff and alumni to a network of transformative experiences all designed to help students, staff and alumni learn enterprise skills, innovate alongside industry and innovation experts and launch new businesses – it is the home of entrepreneurship.
• RMIT has a strong pathway program to courses providing students an opportunity to transfer from one RMIT program to another – RMIT and Recognised Pathway Courses and Study Experience. 
• RMIT offers students a world of global opportunities and adventure through exchange and study abroad opportunities.  Students get to expand their horizons: immerse themselves in a different culture and experience the world through the eyes of others.
• Information about student accommodation options for students and visitors can be found at RMIT Accommodation.
• RMIT makes sure its support services and networks help students to succeed at university and stay healthy and happy – RMIT Support Services, and RMIT Student Connect is a great platform for students to access these student services and support.
• Students have access to a range of activities and events that provide them with a university experience they will never forget. 

Industry in Focus

Engineers Australia

Engineering design is involved in almost every item we use each day, from our toothbrushes through to the vehicles we drive, the computers we use, the buildings we work in, the medicines we take and the healthcare we experience.  Engineering is a broad and exciting field with a diverse range of career paths following graduation.  We encourage students of all ages to consider and pursue a career in STEM and engineering. What is Engineering?

By completing course accredited by Engineers Australia graduates are eligible for membership of Engineers Australia.

Moira Philps

Careers and Pathways