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A list of 2020 University Open Days

If you're in Year 12, university open days are a great way to check out specific courses and campuses. Here, we've listed the universities hosting info days in 2020 so you know what to wear - from the waist up - for Zoom networking sessions, live-streamed campus tours and virtual social sessions. 

Our bonus cyber security
magazine is out now!

Our latest 68-page tech mag is all about showcasing the breadth and diversity of careers that rely on digital literacy skills every day, and that includes a deep dive into cyber security roles.

With the Australian sector alone expected to grow by 300% by 2026 - and 17,000 new cyber security workers needed in that time -  cyber security is a seriously exciting STEM field full of opportunities.

This AU Cyber Security Week flip over our tech mag to read all about diverse pathways into cyber security, bust myths around what it means and looks like to work in the sector, emphasise the importance of non-technical skills and meet real-life cyber professionals with inspiring career stories.

The magazine is available to purchase in print or read free online. You can also download a free classroom worksheet and sign up for our webinar to meet the people in the magazine and ask them all your burning career questions!

Video: Careers with STEM on-demand

Have you checked out our new on-demand series? Discover where STEM careers can take you and how to get there by streaming our FREE careers webinars on YouTube. Hear from real-world STEM professionals as they unpack what they do, why they do it and how they got there.

Wanna study STEM at uni?
8 things you need to know

"How do preferences work? What''s an undergraduate degree? What are tutorials like? How much does uni cost?" If you''ve got questions about studying STEM at university, chances are our new go-to guide answers them. 

The world hasn't stopped; it's changed

It's a tough year to navigate. Goal posts keep moving. Rules keep changing. And then there are the things that are "same-same-but-different" - like university open days.

This year, QUT is bringing its Open Day to you virtually, which means they're still here to help you navigate your uni options and prepare for the future.

QUT Virtual Open Day

29-30 August 2020

Find out more about studying STEM at QUT from the comfort of your home at the QUT Virtual Open day across the weekend of 29-30 August.

Chat with academic leaders and students about your STEM study options and career opportunities; take part in a live panel discussion about the high demand and emerging careers in STEM; and find the answers to your questions about scholarships, student support and uni life.

QUT will also have virtual tours of its labs, workshops and facilities, so you'll be able to explore the spaces in which you'll be learning throughout your studies.

Register to attend Virtual Open Day 2020 and QUT will keep you updated with the event program and information to help you make decisions about your future.

Book Your FREE Ticket to COSPAR-K Today

COSPAR-K, running in partnership with the NSW Department of Education's STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) Program is a dedicated space-themed STEM event, coming in hot to the ICC Sydney in January 2021.

Tickets to attend in-person and virtually are 100% FREE!

Enjoy a galaxy of fun in the Awesome Activities Arena through interactive and hands-on experiences. Rockets, robots, bio-domes, VR helicopters, drones and giant Martian and Lunar maps await.

There's more, get inspired and be challenged by the Spectacular Speakers Schedule featuring international and local superstars: astronauts, Mars, satellites, classroom activities, how you can get involved in space, are only some of the topics covered!

Can't get to Sydney? Register for virtual access via COSPAR-K TV powered by Microsoft. Thanks to Microsoft, you can access the live action happening at the ICC Sydney, wherever you are on our beautiful Earth: live-stream the full speakers program and participate in the Virtual Activities Program.

How to launch a lit space career 

If you can see yourself writing code for satellites, helping launch rockets or interrogating images of Earth - Australia and New Zealand are the places to be. Both countries are rapidly growing their space industries and the behind-the-scenes opportunities for STEM graduates are out of this world... 

Meet the Google roomies

Land a flexible tech gig and you could end up living and working with your best mates! Introducing a team of Google internship grads who live - and work - together, achieving some serious home office and career #goals.

STEM education survey:
Have your say! 

How important is STEM education? Are we doing enough to promote it? What are your thoughts on the gender gap? Our annual STEM survey is live - and we'd love to hear your thoughts. Your insights will help us and the broader STEM community, create useful, impactful resources to help prepare students for the careers of the future. Oh, and it''ll only take five minutes...

16 quick career challenges
to tick off these school holidays

Chilling out for two weeks is awesome and all, but so is being semi-productive while you're off school for two weeks. Here, we list 16 fun, simple and quick STEM-related activities that you can totally squeeze in between Netflix marathons and never-ending TikTok stalks. Your future self is already stoked.

The tech behind next-gen mining gigs

Forget everything you thought you knew about mining and resource careers. Tomorrow's miners won't be swinging pickaxes in 46 degrees - they'll be combining digital tech, maths, science and data skills in cool control rooms. 

Thinking of studying in 2021?
Don''t miss the University of Newcastle''s Open Week Online. 

If you're thinking about studying in 2021 then don't miss the University of Newcastle's Open Week Online. In fact, add it to your calendar now. It's happening virtually from 14 - 18 September. 

The University of Newcastle''s Open Days are an exciting time for prospective students, their friends and families. While the current COVID-19 restrictions mean we''re unable to welcome you to campus just yet, we'd like to invite you to join us, for our Open Week Online. 

There''ll be lots of opportunities to chat with students and academics and get your questions answers. Check out some of the sessions we have planned to help you get the most out of our weeklong event.
 

• Live study area sessions running daily between 4pm - 7pm
• Interactive live tours of our campuses, accommodation, labs and services, prizes and giveaways
• Over 40 degree webinars to choose from plus a new STEM degree in 2021 - Bachelor of Climate Science and Adaptation. With the impacts of climate variability and climate change affecting our lives, there is an urgent need to better understand, quantify, and adapt to climate-related risks. Learn more. 
• Live sessions on getting in, accommodation, fees and support.
• Webinars on our free pathway programs like Newstep, Open Foundation and Yapug.

Register your interest in the University of Newcastle's Open Week Online and go in the draw to win a pair of Beats by Dr Dre Headphones.  

When: 14-18 Sep 
Where: Online 

More Info: click here 

The A-Z of VET: Celebrating
alternative pathways into STEM

Uni not for you? Bagging a bachelor''s degree isn''t the only way to kickstart a career in STEM. This week we''re celebrating alternative pathways into next-gen careers (think: certificates, diplomas and internships) and equipping you with the knowledge needed to look out of the box when sussing out study options.

Keen to embrace what''s next after VCE?

Whether you love coming up with innovative solutions to everyday challenges, you have a knack for numbers or a passion for science and tech, there's a place for you at RMIT University's Open Day Reimagined.

It's all virtual this August 8-9, so get ready to:

• Speak to current staff and students about where your skills, interests and projected ATAR could lead you
• Enter the world of RMIT through virtual tours of the campuses and state-of-the-art facilities, including labs and innovation centres
• Take part in fun activities, interactive Q&As, live webinars and more.

...And that's just the beginning! Register now to start envisioning your journey after high school at one of Australia's top 10 unis for engineering.*

This is every science
career we can think of

If you like science, wading through never-ending Google searches to find ''the one'' can be daunting. Hit up our list of literally every science-related job option we can think of. Some you would have heard of, but loads will sursprise you!

Last chance to enter the Bragg
Student Prize for Science writing 

Know an aspiring science writer in years 7-10? They could win a stack of great prizes and be published alongside Australia's best science writers by entering the 2020 UNSW Bragg Student Prize for Science Writing! And the topic? How scientific research could save the future of our planet! Entries close August 28.

Order copies of Careers with STEM for your school - completely free!

Due to the cancellation of education outreach and careers expos in 2020, we have a number of boxes of Careers with STEM: Code 2019 magazine available.

We are partnering with Google Australia to provide these copies to Australian schools at no charge. Including free delivery!

To order, simply complete the form at the below link with physical address details (no PO Boxes).

Orders close Thursday, 21 January 2021 @ 5pm AEST.

Deliveries will be made in the first week of February 2021.

5 outdoor STEM careers
for adventure-lovers

Love nature and getting outside? STEM careers aren''t exclusively reserved for labs and office spaces. We''ve rounded up a list of exciting opportunities that include loads of out-of-office hours. Salaries and study options, included.