Upcoming Course information sessions and events
Key information evenings and events:
Business School Information Evening
Organisation: University of New South Wales
Location: Online
Date: Wednesday 28 May 2025
Are you considering a future in business or unlocking opportunities to help you thrive in the dynamic world of business? Start your career at UNSW Business School – the #1 ranked Business School in Australia.
Join us online to hear from our expert panel of academic staff and advisers. You’ll gain insights about our range of programs designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today’s competitive business landscape.
You will also hear from our current student and alumni about their student experiences and about the importance of the industry landscape now in Business.
Additionally, find out detailed information on the application and admissions process for 2026 entry including various pathways.
Architecture and design at Sydney: Build your portfolio
Organisation: University of Sydney
Location: Online
Date: Wednesday 28 May 2025
A great portfolio could help you gain entry into your dream course. Hear from our Architecture and Design staff about our Portfolio Admission Pathway, including tips on how to build a creative portfolio that showcases your passion and potential.
Year 12 Information Evening Online
Organisation: University of Sydney
Location: Online
Date: Wednesday 11 June 2025
Join us online for an exclusive information evening for Year 12 students and their caregivers to answer all your questions about joining the vibrant Sydney University community next year.
Hear from our expert staff to learn about university entry, scholarships, study options, accommodation options, interstate-specific information and more.
Get expert advice on entry requirements and the application process from UAC and the Sydney Future Students team.
Discover the exciting journey that awaits you as a current student shares their own journey to university and their University of Sydney experience.
Have your questions answered during the live Q&A at the end of the session.
Upcoming Information sessions and events:
Talk with Nurses, Midwives and Paramedics
Organisation: Australian Catholic University
Location: Online
Date: Tuesday 27 May 2025
Caring for others gives more than it takes. A career in paramedicine, nursing or midwifery means a career helping others.
Join us online to hear from ACU students and alumni about their experiences working as nurses, midwives and paramedics. Take part in a Q&A session to learn what it is like working on the frontline, using your skills to help people when they need it the most.
STEM + X: Maths & Data
Organisation: Careers with STEM
Location: Online
Date: Wednesday 28 May 2025
Join Careers with STEM, supported by QUT, to hear from inspiring professionals who turned their passion for problem solving into careers that are saving the environment with data, improving outcomes in cancer research and optimising complex transport systems.
In this webinar, you will meet:
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Rob Lucas, an Applied and Computational Mathematics graduate, who turned a passion for maps and transport systems into solving complex problems for smarter planning in industries like rail, mining, energy and logistics.
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Brynn Mackie, a current mathematics and biomedical science student who aims to combine her studies to advance medical research and improve outcomes for cancer patients.
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Associate Professor Helen Thompson, an award-winning statistician who uses data modelling to tackle real-world challenges in health, the environment and society.
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Lee Constable, event moderator, author and TV Presenter, best known for hosting Network 10 kids’ science show Scope.
Our speakers will share their personal journeys, offer practical advice, and provide insights into career paths, study opportunities, tips for university life, and the things they wish they knew when they were in high school.
Whether you’re a high school student, a teacher guiding your students’ next steps, or a parent supporting your child’s future, this webinar will provide the knowledge and inspiration you need to explore the exciting world of maths and data careers.
ANSTO Science Discovery Tour
Organisation: ANSTO
Location: ANSTO Discovery Centre
Date: Saturday 31 May 2025
This tour provides an in-depth look into the world of nuclear science and the work ANSTO does in the areas of health, the environment and delivering solutions for industry.
Subject to availability, we will visit Australia’s only nuclear reactor OPAL, the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering, the ANSTO Nuclear Medicine facility and the Centre for Accelerator Science.
Simulated UCAT Day Workshop, Online
Organisation: National Institute of Education
Location: Online
Date: Sunday 1 June 2025
If you are in Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, or you may be older and considering sitting the UCAT in the future, then this program is for you. The Simulated UCAT Workshop program is ideal and often a necessary step towards effective and efficient preparation for the UCAT.
The workshop is primarily designed to cover fundamental techniques in navigating all five sections of the UCAT test and also for participants to gain a better understanding of their own level of preparedness for the test.
The program runs over one full day of UCAT training, and Part 2, which is a 3-hour session for students and parents.
Online Campus Day
Organisation: Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Location: Online
Date: Saturday 7 June 2025
Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects at the AIE Online Campus Day. AIE will be running this event for students interested in studying online. You will be able to meet our teachers, explore how classes will run, course options, career pathways and see our amazing student work.
We will be covering everything you need to know about the:
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careers in games and VFX that we train students for;
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studios and industries that we work with;
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courses we offer – from beginners to professional mastery, and;
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the software, skills and knowledge we teach.
2026 National Youth Science Forum Year 12 Program
Organisation: National Youth Science Forum
Location: ANU Acton Campus & UQ St Lucia Campus
Date: Tuesday 6 January to Wednesday 21 January 2026
Are you in Year 11 in 2025? Apply now to join us in January!
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program gives students that are about to start Year 12 a broader understanding of study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Staying on campus at university colleges, students are immersed in science and technology. Participants:
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participate in tours of science and technology facilities,
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learn about cutting-edge research,
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engage with industry partners and research providers,
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learn about university, training and STEM career pathways,
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mix with like-minded students their age from all over Australia,
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participate in social and team building activities, and
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network with former NYSF participants.
In January 2026, the NYSF Year 12 Program will run two summer sessions at:
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The Australian National University, Canberra (Tuesday 6 January – Wednesday 14 January 2026)
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The University of Queensland, Brisbane (Tuesday 13 January – Wednesday 21 January 2026)
As part of the application process, any students experiencing financial hardship or another disadvantage that negatively impacts their ability to attend the program may apply for an NYSF Access and Equity Scholarship.
We also encourage students to seek financial support from NYSF’s founding partner, Rotary. Many Rotary Clubs are familiar with the NYSF and able to offer some level of funding or assist students to fundraise to attend. You can use the Rotary Club Finder to search for your local Club.
Applications close 20 June 2025. You will be advised of the outcome of your application by mid-August.
– Jo Cilia
Head of Futures and Pathways