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The School of Economics is offering two new scholarships for Year 12 students: the Australian Domestic Students Scholarship (ADSS), and the Year 12 Equity and Diversity Scholarship (EDS).
The ADSS is valued at $5000 p.a. for up to three years of study and closes on 3 November, 2017.
The Year 12 EDS is valued at $5000 p.a. for up to three years of study, and includes professional mentoring for the successful student. The scholarship is designed for students who have a strong interest in economics and have experienced disadvantage during their schooling, impacting upon their OP results. Students who have experienced social or emotional setbacks throughout senior school, or are from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or low socio-economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is 28 Novemeber 2017.
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Students in Years 10, 11 or 12 are invited to UQ Women In Engineering's WE Explore Engineering Day at the UQ St Lucia campus on Thursday 4 May.
With eight engineering focused workshops to choose from, including Take Flight with Boeing, 3D Manufacturing and Materials of the Future, AYAA Rocket program and many more, students will experience what a career in engineering can be. This free event is sure to inspire students and provide a taste of university life. Find out more and register here. | |
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As a parent or guardian you play a vital role in helping your children make the best choices about their future, and Year 10 is a great time to start.
When students select their senior subjects, it is important that they consider the prerequisites for the university programs they are interested in.
These interactive group sessions are designed to give you the necessary information to assist your child in making an informed choice about their future.
Topics include:
- Understanding university language;
- Key differences between high school and university;
- Pathways into your dream program;
- Scholarships;
- QTAC, fees, accommodation and more!
Where and when:
Tuesday 16 May: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Tuesday 16 May: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday 17 May: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday 18 May: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Regardless of whether your student is in Year 10, 11 or 12, please join us if you would like further clarification about university. Sessions are designed for parents, guardians and caregivers, however we are happy for your children to attend.
Bookings are essential and registrations close on Monday 8 May. RSVP and find out more online. | |
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The Queensland Junior Physics Olympiad (JPhO) is a five day program for Year 10 students with an interest in science and mathematics.
Beginning on 26 June, JPhO aims to develop problem solving skills as well as an appreciation and understanding of physics. Utilising components of high school and tertiary studies in physics, JPhO complements the senior physics curriculum.
Students can register online until 2 May. | |
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Experience Science is a free event that provides students in years 10-12 with the opportunity to discover what studying science is like at UQ, and how science is applied in industry and everyday life.
The event is facilitated by experts from UQ through a series of hands-on, interactive science workshops. All workshops are held at the St Lucia campus and occur on the 7, 13, 14 and 17 July.
Students can register as individuals or as a school group online. | |
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On Thursday 13 July 2017, the UQ School of Economics and Queensland Economics Teachers’ Association (QETA) will host the QETA UQ Economics Schools Day.
QETA UQ Economics Schools Day gives senior high school students a taste of life as a Bachelor of Economics student. Students will attend engaging lectures from economics academics, chat with current UQ students and enjoy a BBQ lunch.
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This free event is designed for high school students to experience the applications and relevance of geography, earth sciences, planning and environmental management, and see how studying these subjects can lead to a career with real world impact.
Students will have the opportunity to attend a careers session hosted by UQ graduates, explore two interactive workshops, undertake a tour of the St Lucia campus, and be provided with morning tea and lunch.
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Year 11 and 12 students are invited to a unique learning experience at UQ’s Pharmacy Centre of Excellence (PACE).
Students have the choice of undertaking either of the following activities as part of a school tour of the facilities:
- Drug compounding workshop: a hands-on, lab-based activity in which students create pharmaceutical products for particular patients;
- Drug dispensing workshop: students can experience what goes on behind-the-scenes in a mock pharmacy.
Visits can be scheduled between 9am and 2pm (Monday, Tuesday and Friday) on various dates during the school semester. There is a maximum of 50 students per tour.
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UQ's Gatton campus provides tours for school groups with a general interest in the programs and facilities on offer, sightseeing tours highlighting the historically significant campus structures and the Past Students' Museum. It also provides individual tours for students wishing to attend UQ Gatton campus who may not have the opportunity to visit with their school. These tours occur throughout the year and can be tailored to suit a particular area of interest in Agribusiness, Equine Science, Horticulture and Agronomy, Production Animals, Veterinary Science and Wildlife Science. Book now through the website. | |
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When your students begin their studies at UQ, they will have access to the Student Employability Centre (SEC) at the St Lucia campus.
The SEC promotes and coordinates a number of initiatives that seek to strengthen the range of global, professional and leadership experiences offered to students.
Our goal is to maximise the student experience and enhance student employability by providing access to a range of experiences. We encourage students to engage with: undergraduate research programs; student leadership activities; UQ Advantage Employability Award; student exchange program and short-term global experiences.
We provide financial assistance to help students to access these experiences, and provide careers support to assist students in transferring these experiences into the workplace.
Our team is happy to address your Year 12 students about employability next time they visit the St Lucia campus.
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