{"id":41524,"date":"2025-08-01T13:47:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T03:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=41524"},"modified":"2025-08-01T13:47:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T03:47:53","slug":"upcoming-course-information-sessions","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/upcoming-course-information-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Course Information Sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry Live Webinar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Organisation:\u00a0<\/strong>National Institute of Education<br \/>\n<strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Online<br \/>\n<strong>Date: Wednesday 6 August 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">This forum is an excellent opportunity for teachers, students and their parents to find out about the UCAT, pathways into medicine, and have all questions answered by an expert teacher who has been working in the field since 1999.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The session is packed with invaluable information during which we will be covering the following topics, and more:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li>What is UCAT? UCAT scores? UCAT Sub-tests?<\/li>\n<li>Year 10, 11 and 12 &#8211; things to consider now<\/li>\n<li>The undergraduate selection criteria<\/li>\n<li>Application process into universities for medicine and dentistry<\/li>\n<li>When and who can sit the UCAT?<\/li>\n<li>GAMSAT<\/li>\n<li>Can you prepare for the UCAT?<\/li>\n<li>Undergraduate interview process<\/li>\n<li>What, how and why about Gap Year?<\/li>\n<li>Alternative degrees and career choices<\/li>\n<li>Work experience advice<\/li>\n<li>Q&amp;A<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_wOIXUUB3T1umMTF-Sa2_Uw#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more and register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shaping Future Educators: Your Path to Primary Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Organisation:\u00a0<\/strong>University of Sydney<br \/>\n<strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Online<br \/>\n<strong>Date: Wednesday 6 August 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you have aspirations of becoming a primary school teacher? Join our faculty experts to discover everything about our Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree. Explore how to study with us, understand the course structure, learn about placements, and much more. Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to pave your way towards a rewarding career in primary education.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/uni-sydney.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_-jmsI_QTTni0iNSG-8K6pA#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more and register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Girls Day Out in STEM \u2013 My Metaverse Mission: Possible<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Organisation:\u00a0<\/strong>Girls Day Out in STEM<br \/>\n<strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Online<br \/>\n<strong>Date: Saturday 9 August to Sunday 17 August 17 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ve been recruited to the Metaverse Mission Possible Taskforce (MMPT) &#8211; your task? Embark on the most imaginative STEM operation this side of cyberspace. Your challenge: decode the universe and shape a better world while having an absolute blast.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Girls Day Out in STEM (GDOS) presents a cool metaverse of possibilities for girls aged 10-14. You\u2019ll get to explore new careers, challenge your thinking and unlock your imagination &#8211; all while having fun, winning prizes and discovering your agency!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join our team of real-world STEM agencies such as Advanced Navigation, Powerlink, Telstra and more. Each one is hiding information, mentors and missions to help you realise your future potential.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s free, online and designed just for you. Whether solo or with friends, join us and show the world what\u2019s possible when girls lead the future in STEM!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/girls-day-out-in-stem-my-metaverse-mission-possible-registration-1464388418179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more and register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Medical Interviews Preparation Workshop Online<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Organisation:\u00a0<\/strong>National Institute of Education<br \/>\n<strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Online<br \/>\n<strong>Date: Saturday 9 August<\/strong> to <strong>Sunday 10 August 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The unique NIE workshop program aims for students to gain an in-depth understanding and required knowledge of the medical interview processes for specific universities, including Multi-station Mini Interview (MMI), Structured, and Semi-structured panel interviews.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The workshop is structured and based on the models that are taught during our proven one-on-one personalised medical interview sessions. It will allow each and every attendee to learn the required skills and practical understanding for the university from which they received an interview offer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nie.edu.au\/products-listing\/product\/44-umat-medical-interviews-preparation-workshop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more and register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sydney Careers &amp; Employment Expo 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Organisation:\u00a0<\/strong>Kym Jones Exhibitions<br \/>\n<strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park<br \/>\n<strong>Date: Friday 15 August<\/strong> to<strong> Saturday 16 August 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sydney\u2019s Careers &amp; Employment Event will open on August 15 and 16, 2025, at the Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park. The Expo will showcase over 120 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages. Entry is free.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The event is for school students, parents, teachers, graduates, job seekers, people looking for courses and workers seeking new opportunities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"http:\/\/www.careersemploymentexpo.com.au\/Sydney.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more and register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Decoding the Ocean<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Organisation:\u00a0<\/strong>Australian National Maritime Museum<br \/>\n<strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Australian National Maritime Museum<br \/>\n<strong>Date: Friday 15 August<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">This special Science Week event for high school students brings together ocean scientists and the Royal Australian Navy. Students will take a deep dive into oceanography and learn how STEM can help us to decode the ocean.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">On the day, students will attend an inspiring speaker session led by scientists working on a range of STEM topics, such as climate science, meteorology and science communication.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Navy is packed with STEM opportunities, from survival training to mathematical modelling, submarines and more! At this event, students will also hear from Navy representatives as they discuss the science and technology behind the Navy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">After the presentations, students can explore the museum, including HMAS Vampire (a Navy Destroyer) and our latest science exhibitions during a self-guided visit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/decoding-the-ocean-tickets-1366614463649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more and register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Hotel School Industry Insights Sydney 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Organisation:\u00a0<\/strong>The Hotel School Australia<br \/>\n<strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Hyatt Regency Sydney<br \/>\n<strong>Date: Saturday 23 August 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Step into the world of hospitality at Hyatt Regency Sydney! This exclusive event for Year 12 students gives you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the top venues in the industry and a taste of the exciting careers that could be yours. Key takeaways include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li>Hear from Industry Experts<\/li>\n<li>Interactive Workshop inc. Completion Certificate<\/li>\n<li>A tour of the iconic hospitality venue<\/li>\n<li>Get all your questions answered by THSA team<\/li>\n<li>Network with Industry leaders &amp; current THSA students<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary Morning Tea &amp; Lunch provided for students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/hotelschool.scu.edu.au\/events\/industry-insights-sydney-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more and register<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Think Health and Nursing Open Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Organisation:\u00a0<\/strong>Think Education<br \/>\n<strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Think Surry Hills, Flinders Street, Fortitude Valley &amp; Wakefield Campuses<br \/>\n<strong>Date: Saturday 23 August 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come and meet our academics and Future Student Advisors, who will be able to answer all your questions about early entry, scholarships, entry pathways and our world-class facilities. Explore our campus and see firsthand how exciting studying at Think Education can be.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">What to expect from our Open Day:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li>Talk to our academics and Future Student Advisors about choosing courses, early entry, scholarships and the application process.<\/li>\n<li>Embark on a guided tour of our campus and get a feel for our recreational spaces, teaching facilities and more.<\/li>\n<li>Meet our current students and find out about their experiences studying with us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.think.edu.au\/whats-on\/open-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more and register<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>\u00a0ADHD &amp; ATAR, Bonus Points, &amp; Uni Entry Explained<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Organisation:\u00a0<\/strong>Claire Pech Careers<br \/>\n<strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Online<br \/>\n<strong>Date: Thursday 28 August 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Looking for ways to unlock bonus points and improve uni entry chances? Join our webinar designed for Yr 12 students with ADHD and parents, navigating university admissions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">We will cover: The ATAR explained, bonus points (adjustment factors) and who qualifies, what is EAS and how to apply with ADHD as the main contributor, dates, preferencing and decision making throughout this.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">This talk is being run by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clairepechcareers.com\/\">Claire Pech Careers<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adhddetective.com\/\">Amanda Krulis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/adhd-and-atar-bonus-points-and-uni-entry-explained?hxchl=hex-col\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more and register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>AIE Online Campus Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Organisation:\u00a0<\/strong>Academy of Interactive Entertainment<br \/>\n<strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Online<br \/>\n<strong>Date: Saturday 30 August 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">We will be covering everything you need to know about the:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li>careers in games and VFX that we train students for;<\/li>\n<li>studios and industries that we work with;<\/li>\n<li>courses we offer &#8211; from beginners to professional mastery, and;<\/li>\n<li>the software, skills and knowledge we teach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/aie.edu.au\/aie_event\/online-campus-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more and register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Discover Teaching &amp; Psychology at Strathfield Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Organisation:\u00a0<\/strong>Australian Catholic University<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>ACU Strathfield Campus<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are you passionate about shaping young minds or helping others thrive? 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