The University of Melbourne School of Mathematics and Statistics Research Competition provides school-aged students with the opportunity to understand what it means to conduct mathematics and solve mathematical problems. Students will be given a set of open-ended research questions from which they choose one. They can then employ methods used by mathematical researchers to investigate …
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a programming pro, we’re sure you’ll have a great time at GPN! Each school term around Australia, the Girls’ Programming Network (GPN) runs free, full-day programming workshops hosted by local technologists and teachers. The events are all about learning together, making new friends and having fun with tech. …
The Department of Education, Skills and Employment has just released the new National Microcredentials Framework, and we’ve taken a look at what it says and what it means for schools and school leavers. Microcredentials have been around for a few years now, and the rising popularity of platforms like EdX and LinkedIn Learning means that …
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched a digital innovation and STEM program called ‘goIT’. This is a global initiative that has been adopted and adapted to suit the Australian & New Zealand curriculum empowering the digital innovators of tomorrow. goIT is a fun, flexible and free initiative to introduce students from years 5 – 10 …
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Skillsroad are excited to announce that they have just launched their brand new website. It’s filled to the brim with advice, resources, teaching materials, and interactive quizzes to help you steer your students in the right direction after school. The content has been streamlined and edited for 2022’s modern students, making it your one-stop shop …
On Wednesday this week we attended the really useful VTAC webinar about recent updates to VTAC and SEAS. Here are some of the key takeaways: Key Dates for 2022/2023 Applications: Course, SEAS and Scholarship Applications OPEN on 1 August 2022 On time Course Applications CLOSE 29 September SEAS and Scholarship Applications CLOSE 17 October …
Today the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA) is celebrating 12 years of action, working towards finding workable solutions both in schools and communities to help prevent bullying. The theme for this year is Kindness Culture – it starts with you. It’s about promoting inclusion, respect and belonging for all students at all …
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For Year 12 students who are interested in business, why wait until you finish university to launch your career? Secure your future now by applying for a cadetship under the Business Cadetships Program. Cadetships are open to students from all schools. A cadetship is an effective way of launching your career from the start of …
A WEP student exchange is the opportunity for students to exchange their school, culture, family and possibly language for a selected time period in another country. It could be more rewarding than simply being a tourist, as you’ll live like locals and acquire knowledge not available to the general traveller. It is a once in …
If you’re looking at uni courses, one of the terms you’ve probably come across is Commonwealth Supported Place (or CSP). But what actually is a CSP, and what does it mean for you? What are CSPs? Every degree at every uni has a set amount of students they can let in. These are …
Want peace of mind knowing your place to live is secured for 2023? With direct applications open now, the Australian National University is also offering guaranteed accommodation to anyone who receives an early offer to study. ANU has a wide range of accommodation options – check them out here. Direct applications close on 23 May, …
Keen to start your first job? Before you dive right in, there are some important things you should know first. The ACTU’s Worksite is packed with information about your rights at work, including wages, leave, safety, bullying and more. They have worksheets, videos, quizzes, articles and more for you to access. Take a look here: …
The working world is changing quickly, really quickly, and even though we spend a huge chunk of our lives working there are still many misconceptions about what work is, and what it means. So, we’ve debunked some of the myths we hear about most frequently, from the role of salary in career decision-making, through to …
Early Childhood Educators are responsible for teaching and caring for children under school age. They teach kids basic literacy and numeracy skills, as well as engaging them with various activities including arts, sports, music, and more. They also facilitate social interactions and care for a child’s emotional wellbeing. If you love kids, can handle a …
The West Australian and Minderoo Foundation present The Best Australian Yarn, a search for Australia’s best short story. It is a celebration of creative writing and the arts across Australia. Everyone has a story to tell, and now we are calling on Australians everywhere to put pen to paper and take part in the world’s …
The Queensland Government are looking for 12 people from across Queensland to be members of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy Committee, including one young Queenslander (16–18) as the youth representative. Committee members are invited to share their diversity, experience and expertise to provide advice on legacy opportunities, advocate for and promote legacy …
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In addition to the tonnes of free resume templates (see the Study Work Grow recommendations here), you can pay for someone to design a CV for you, or you could pay for apps and programs that will do an amazing job too. Really motivated and want to make a great impression with your CV? Perhaps …
Sponsored by the University of Sydney, the Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize encourages students to communicate a scientific concept in a way that is accessible and entertaining to the public while painlessly increasing their science knowledge or, as Dr Karl and Adam like to say, “Learn something without even noticing”. It is intended to support …
Do you know a talented young filmmaker? Mocktail Submissions are now open! JMC Academy invites high school students in NSW, QLD and VIC to submit their short film and go into the running to win awesome prizes to the value of $2,500 for themselves and their school. Genre includes short fiction, short documentary, short animation, …
Ocean Youth is about building tomorrow’s leaders and change makers to conserve and protect our oceans. As part of the program you will gain skills and implement solutions to some of the big, hairy issues our oceans face, and influence others to do it too. The face to face program is aimed at high school …
Meteorologists are weather specialists, using science and algorithms to predict weather patterns and events. They track local weather, measuring things such as rain levels and wind, as well as larger weather events, such as heat waves and cyclones. They also provide advice and forecasting before and during natural disasters. If you have a passion for …
Calling all High Schoolers – year 9 to year 12 – enter your song (or two!) for your chance to win a prize pool valued at over $1200, including: $1000 worth of music equipment, products or services of your choice, A prominent songwriting text and a $200 gift voucher to a music store of your …
Entries for the 2022 Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize are now open. You can submit up to 5 poems of any theme or style. The 2022 winner of The Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize will receive $3000, and two highly commended entrants will be awarded $500 each. Entries close on 6 June. Find out more: …
Feeling anxious is unproductive and let’s face it pretty unpleasant. Taking a few minutes out when you start to feel anxious and following the breathing tips in the article below, could help you to overcome the feelings you experience when anxiety starts to build. Simple abdominal breathing exercise for relaxation. If breathing exercises aren’t enough, …
A big thank you to everyone who attended our Getting into Medicine webinar – we hope we clarified some of the important points about applying to medicine for you. If you missed it, you can watch the recording here. Feel free to share with parents and students who are interested; it’s student-friendly. The …
So, you’ve sat down, done the thinking, and how you have a refined list of your dream goals. Now what? When you’re just looking at the end result, it might seem a bit scary and like a lot of work. How are you supposed to get from where you are now to your end goal? …
Fibres and textiles are fundamental to how well humans live and flourish. We are seeing impacts of fibres and textiles on people, the environment, and economies – positive and negative. We are also seeing big changes in how fibres and textiles are made, used, and disposed of. There are now shifts towards closed-loop systems, away …
Lots of people in Australia and around the world are facing tough times at the moment. If you know someone who has been affected by a natural disaster, you might be wondering how you can help. While we can’t all get out there with shovels and sandbags, there are other ways you can support your …
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It’s hard to avoid bad news – young people in particular are spending lots of time online, and it’s easy for them to be exposed to news about natural disasters, pandemics, terrorism, war, deaths and other distressing events. If your teen is feeling overwhelmed or scared by all the bad news, its important to let …
General Practitioners (GPs) are specialist, community based Doctors trained to care for people of all ages, all walks of life, and with all types of medical issues and concerns. They focus on the health of the whole person, combining preventative, physical, psychological and social aspects of care. If you’re a people person with lots of …
How do I find my course? Looking for the perfect course to study? Going through every single university website and seeing if they offer the course you want can be tedious. Thankfully, you don’t have to do that. This is where Course Seeker comes in. What is Course Seeker? Course Seeker is …