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* CAPA Careers information:-
University of Sydney - Sydney College of the Arts Portfolio Evening (Online)
3 June
Don't miss the opportunity to join us at the Sydney College of the Arts Portfolio Evening, online, for tailored feedback and valuable insights to elevate your portfolio to support your application.
Your portfolio is a key part of your application to study a Bachelor of Visual Arts or Bachelor of Visual Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney.
As part of the Portfolio Evening, you’ll be able to speak with our experienced staff to:
● gain personalised, one-on-one feedback and advice on your current portfolio and how to enhance your submission from our academic staff
● receive information about our degrees, specialised facilities, and student opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
https://events.humanitix.com/sca-portfolio-evening-online
University of Sydney - Music Audition Information Session
10 June
Join us at our Music Audition Information Session on 10 June. We encourage you to take this opportunity to receive tailored advice from our academic staff and gain valuable insights about your audition, which is a crucial element to your application to study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
At this online event, you’ll hear from Professor Matthew Hindson, Deputy Head of School, Deputy Dean, Associate Dean (Education).
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover where study at the Con could take you, and how to make your audition shine
https://events.humanitix.com/scm-audition-information-session
NIDA Open Day 2025
14 June
Interested in studying at NIDA, or just curious about what we offer? NIDA Open Day is the perfect opportunity for prospective students to visit the campus and get a taste of the NIDA experience.
Whether you want to perform on stage or be behind the scenes, you can learn about all NIDA’s course offerings, meet alumni and current students, observe classroom activities, check out students’ creative work in costume, make-up, design and more, as well as ask questions, get tips for your application, chat to expert teaching staff and watch live student productions.
At Open Day, you’ll get a sense of what life at NIDA is really like, and where your future with us can take you.
https://www.nida.edu.au/news-and-events/events/whats-on/open-day-2025/
AMPA Dance Experience Day
7 July
Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) invites dancers to join us on campus for a day of dance. Register and bring your friends along and get ready to move!
Dancers will have a chance to participate in contemporary & improvisation classes facilitated by AMPA’s inspiring faculty and experience what studying dance full-time is like at AMPA. A Q&A with the program’s Head of Dance will allow aspiring dancers, choreographers, and dance teachers, to gain further insight into tertiary education and how it can benefit their future careers.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ampa-dance-experience-day-tickets-1302722571279
AMPA Experience Day - Music Theatre
9 July
Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) invites aspiring Music Theatre majors aged 16 and over to join us on campus for a day of music!
Attendees will have the chance to sit in on a performance class, participate in workshops/Q&As facilitated by AMPA’s music faculty and experience what studying music is like at AMPA. Experience a day in the life of an AMPA music student to gain further insight into tertiary education and how it can benefit your future.
Parents also welcome to attend.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ampa-experience-day-music-theatre-tickets-1302720294469
AMPA Experience Day - Classical Performance & Composition
14 July
Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) invites aspiring Classical musicians and Composers aged 16 and over to join us on campus for a day of music!
Attendees will have the chance to sit in on a performance class, participate in workshops/Q&As facilitated by AMPA’s music faculty and experience what studying music is like at AMPA. Experience a day in the life of an AMPA music student to gain further insight into tertiary education and how it can benefit your future.
AMPA Experience Day - Contemporary Music Performance & Music Production
17 July
Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) invites aspiring contemporary musicians and music creators aged 16 and over to join us on campus for a day of music!
Attendees will have the chance to sit in on a performance class, participate in workshops/Q&As facilitated by AMPA’s music faculty and experience what studying music is like at AMPA. Experience a day in the life of an AMPA music student to gain further insight into tertiary education and how it can benefit your future.
Australian Institute of Music HSC Masterclass
11 July
AIM’s HSC Performance Workshop is designed exclusively for Year 12 Music 1 and 2 students who are interested in improving and polishing their performance works for their assessments, trial performances and HSC.
ing this workshop, you will be broken up into specialised Masterclasses to workshop your HSC performance material with an expert instrumentalist in your chosen style. Together you will focus on important musical parameters based on performance characteristics and the concepts of music.
You will perform the material studied in your Masterclass and receive feedback from experienced HSC teachers and music experts. This session also covers issues such as performance anxiety and developing focus under stress, delivered by AIM’s experienced lecturers.
In addition, AIM staff will provide advice on examination ensembles, performance material, scores, and parts, and provide advice on booking accompanying musicians for performance examinations.
* Maths and Science Careers information:-
University of Sydney - Study environmental engineering at the University of Sydney Webinar
11 June
Join our webinar to learn about our Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Environmental Engineering).
If you want to develop solutions to minimise chemical emissions, air pollution control or global warming, environmental engineering is for you. Gain the skills to reduce the carbon footprint of manufacturing processes and choose to specialise in advanced water treatment and purification technologies, energy optimisation, or geotechnical engineering.
https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CZXrI2lPRx6Ypa2wFeEEbw
Royal Australian Chemical Institute - International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ)
Registration Closes 26 July
The ICQ stands out as a unique chemistry education initiative, providing a dynamic and focused exploration of chemistry for school students between years 7 - 12. It aims to kindle interest in chemistry and underscore the crucial role of chemists in society. It serves as an opportunity for teachers to gauge their students' understanding of chemistry and acts as a platform to encourage students to pursue studies and careers in chemistry. Going beyond standard syllabus content, the Quiz is designed to be engaging and thought-provoking. With questions that encourage students to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios, ICQ is truly an international competition, attracting participants from Australia and across the world. Come explore the world of chemistry!
https://www.raci.org.au/education-outreach/school-competitions/icq
* HSIE Careers information:-
University of Newcastle Year 11 Future Entrepreneurs Challenge
Entries Close 22 August
he Newcastle Business School Year 11 Future Entrepreneurs Challenge is the ideal way to join the entrepreneurs of the future.
Entry is as simple as submitting a business plan online. As a finalist you have the opportunity to pitch your idea to an expert panel and audience.
Prizes include an iPad, cash prizes and scholarship opportunities.
https://www.newcastle.edu.au/school/newcastle-business-school/year-11-business-plan-challenge-2023
UNSW 2025 Girls in Business Camp - Few Tickets Left
15-17 July
he 2025 Girls in Business (GiB) Camp is designed for female-identifying students in years 10, 11 or 12 from across NSW, who want to explore a future in business. This collaborative program with UNSW Business School and our industry partners aims to equip these students with the skills, desire, and ambition to study and work in the disciplines of:
● Banking and Finance
● Economics
● Information Systems and Technology Management
● Risk and Actuarial Studies
To provide students with an understanding of these study areas and to learn from inspiring female-identifying role models, we will be delivering workshops, info sessions and company site visits across 3 days, 15 – 17 July 2025:
● Day 1: Students will participate in various activities held by acadmics, current students and alumni
● Day 2: Students will visit industry partners in Sydney CBD
● Day 3: Students will participate in a case competition capstone, and will learn about the different UNSW enrolment pathways.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2025-girls-in-business-camp-tickets-1357909496859
Year 9 and 10 female students: Empowering Women in Finance & Tech: Investing in the Next Generation of Leaders
Macquarie invites your school to attend our upcoming career event on the 1st of September at our global headquarters in Sydney.
At Macquarie, we're not just looking at the future; we're actively shaping it. We aim to foster a more equitable tomorrow by increasing the representation of women, gender diverse, and non-binary individuals in the banking and technology sectors.
Join us for exclusive event crafted to inspire and guide Year 9 and 10 students. This event is designed to showcase the myriads of career paths available and demonstrate how subject choices can be a pathway towards future opportunities.