From the Futures Team

From the Futures Team

Explore ENG! at the University of Sydney

For Year 9 to 11 students eager to discover the world of engineering.

Time: 9.30am to 3.00pm

Date: Monday 30 September 2024 (within school holidays)

Location: Peter Nicol Russell Building (Maze Cres side), Darlington Campus, University of Sydney

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Students will participate in learning activities and tours of our world-class laboratories and facilities. Program includes:

TechToys – An Inclusive Toy Car Demonstration with Biomedical Engineers

Intro to Computing – Basics of Computer Science and Programming

Maths Activity: 4D Pool in Virtual Reality

Electromagnetic Waves: Exploring the Fascinating Invisible World

Tour of the Australian Centre for Robotics – A Global Leader in Robotics Research

Flight Simulator in an Aerospace Laboratory

Mini Drone and Flight Mechanics

Panel Discussion on “What Do Engineers Do?” This program provides an excellent forum to learn about engineering and the diverse career paths it opens up. Students will gain insights into the discipline, explore career opportunities, and understand the Bachelor of Engineering degree at the University of Sydney.

For Secondary School Students

University of Sydney | 2024 School of Project Management Spring Camp  

October 4, 2024 The University of Sydney is hosting a Spring Camp on Friday 4 October 2024, for students in Years 10-12. This in-person event provides a deep dive into project management, career paths, and degree insights. Hear from industry experts, academics, students and alumni.  

Past programs included tours to Google, Atlassian, and Western Sydney Airport.  

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Taronga Zoo Work Experience

Open date: October 15 2024 Closing date: February 28 2025 (Only one student per school) 

Taronga Zoo Sydney offers school work experience opportunities for students in years 10 to 12 who are interested in pursuing a career in zoo keeping, animal care, tourism or zoo horticulture. 

Work experience undertaken at Taronga Zoo Sydney allows students to: 

  • Observe a variety of work being done in the fields of zoo keeping, animal care, zoo horticulture or guest services and education 
  • Undertake supervised work appropriate to the student’s skill level 

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For Senior School Students 

NSW Education Scholarships: Open to Teacher Education programs from Kindergarten to Year 12.   

$7,500 per annum. Closing 13 September 2024.   

NIDA September Spring Holiday Courses 2024 – NSW  

September 16 to October 13, 2024  

NIDA’s Holiday Program offers fun and engaging skills-based training for all ages and aspirations. From 3-week Residency programs to 1-day short courses for adults, children and young people, we have something to offer everyone.  

Find out more: https://www.open.nida.edu.au/holiday-classes   

Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship   

Value: $12,700 AUD  

Open date: 2 October 2024  

Closing date: 2 December 2024  

The Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship is a remarkable opportunity offered to passionate and curious individuals looking to expand their worldview, embrace new perspectives and help build stronger ties between Australia and Asia.  

Find out more  

UCAT, GMSAT and Pathways to Medicine Webinar

23 October 23 2024, 7.00pm

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.  

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UTS Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) Co-op Scholarship Program

Offering students a wonderful opportunity to graduate with an internationally recognised Bachelor of Accounting qualification, coupled with real industry experience. We are grateful to have around 30 sponsor organisations recruiting graduates from the BAcc program. Up to $75,000 over three years. Applications close 13 October.

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For more information, email carin.alberts@uts.edu.au.

Accounting Cadetship with Boroughs

Get paid while completing your university degree in accounting part time. For more information and to apply, please click here.

Scholarships at the University of Sydney – Wednesday 18 September, 5.00 to 6.00pm

Tune in to this webinar which outlines the scholarships available and the process for applying to them.

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