Events and Expos

ACU University Experience

University Experience provides the perfect opportunity for students to explore their study options by living a day in the life of an ACU student. It will be held in the upcoming school holidays from 9.30am to 1.45pm on Thursday 4^th July. For more information and to register, visit: http://events.acu.edu.au/events/.

Tertiary Studies Expo – Brisbane

The Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) is Australia's largest tertiary studies expo. TSXPO offers a unique opportunity for anyone interested in studying at Uni or TAFE. Exhibitors include local, interstate and overseas universities and other education providers. TSXPO 2019 will be held in Brisbane on Saturday 20^th and Sunday 21^st July. For more information about exhibitors and seminars, visit: https://www.careersevent.com/event/.

Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo

The annual Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo is the Coast's most comprehensive careers, employment and training expo. This event showcases the latest information on tertiary studies, further training and employment opportunities. This year’s Expo will be held on Tuesday 23^rd July at Venue 114 in Bokarina. An evening session is available. Learn more at: https://www.careersevent.com/event/.

UQ Young Scholars Program

Designed to nurture and develop our future leaders, the Young Scholars Program presents Year 11 students with an exciting opportunity for academic extension and enrichment.

When: Sunday 1^st December – Thursday 5^th December (five-day residential program)
Where: UQ’s St Lucia Campus
Cost: $615 (includes all activities, meals and accommodation)

Applications are now open for this program. For more information and to apply, visit: https://young-scholars.uq.edu.au/.

Queensland School of Film and Television Holiday Workshops

QSFT holds a number of school holiday workshops for students interested in film. The following workshops will be run in the July school holidays:

• Friday 5^th July, 9.30am – 3.30pm: Junior Filmmaker Bootcamp for Years 7-8 students
• Saturday 6^th July, 9.00am – 1.00pm: Write It! Introduction to script writing workshop
• 10^th – 11^th July, 9.00am – 4.00pm: Filmmaker bootcamp for Years 9-12 students

For more information about the workshops, phone 07 3392 7788 or email info@qsft.qld.edu.au.

QUT Winter Holiday Program @ The Cube

QUT’s The Cube will host an exciting line up of art and science family fun over the winter school holidays from 6^th – 12^th July. The program invites curious minds to explore everything from robotics, to future cities, to bionic arms. Visit www.thecube.qut.edu.au for further details.

UQ Robotics Workshops

UQ runs introductory and advanced robotics workshops for school students during the school holidays. Participants in the programs will have the opportunity to build and program their own robot. Learn more at: https://www.eait.uq.edu.au/school-holiday-workshops.

ACU Community Achiever Program 2020

Applications for ACU’s Community Achiever Program (CAP) in 2020 are now open. The CAP considers the community contribution students have made through regular volunteer work and involvement in social justice organisations, sporting, performance, cultural or religious groups. The CAP can provide students with early entry into an ACU undergraduate degree and thresholds for entry to most ACU courses are also eased for successful CAP candidates. Visit the CAP website for more information: https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/.

UQ Student Accommodation

Students from regional areas (including the Sunshine Coast) who will be studying at UQ’s St Lucia or Herston campuses in 2020 will receive guaranteed accommodation through UQ’s Accommodation Services. Accommodation options include UQ’s Residential Colleges and UQ's external partners. For more information, visit: https://my.uq.edu.au/.

Mrs Wanda Hayes, Head of Career Development