Australian and New Zealand University Open Days

On Thursday 17 November, Friday 18 November and Saturday 19 November, Study Options will be holding Australian and New Zealand University Open Days. These are free information events aimed at students (and schools) who would like to find out more about university options in Australia and New Zealand.

Representatives from Australian and New Zealand universities will be present at the events to speak with prospective students in person. Study Options’ Open Days are held twice a year, in March and November, and are a great opportunity for students to get more information and talk to representatives from the universities face-to-face. For the majority of the universities, these are the only in-person events they undertake in the UK.

Which universities will be there?

New South Wales, Australia

• Australian Catholic University (Sydney)
• Macquarie University (Sydney)
• The University of Newcastle (Newcastle)
• The University of Sydney (Sydney)
• UNSW Australia (Sydney)

Queensland, Australia

• Bond University (Gold Coast)
• Griffith University (Brisbane & Gold Coast)
• James Cook University (Townsville & Cairns, Northern Queensland)
• The University of Queensland (Brisbane)

Tasmania, Australia

• The University of Tasmania (Hobart & Launceston)

Victoria, Australia

• La Trobe University (Melbourne)
• Monash University (Melbourne)
• The University of Melbourne (Melbourne)

Western Australia, Australia

• The University of Western Australia (Perth)

North Island, New Zealand

• The University of Waikato (Hamilton)

South Island, New Zealand

• The University of Canterbury (Christchurch)
• The University of Otago (Dunedin)

About the events

The Open Days are open to students, parents and schools. Please register for a place at www.studyoptionsopendays.com

Thursday 17 November, 10.30am-12.30pm

The Glassroom, Merchiston Campus, Edinburgh Napier University, 10 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5DT

Friday 18 November, 1.00pm-4.30pm

Circle Foyer, The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS

Saturday 19 November, 1.30-6.00pm

Australia House, Strand, London, WC2B 4LA

There is lots more information available at www.studyoptionsopendays.com regarding venues, opening times and how to register. Please do let us know if you have any questions or if there is any further information we can provide.

Contact Study Options

Website: www.studyoptions.com

Telephone: 0207 353 7200

Email: mail@studyoptions.com

ARU Visitor in the LRC

We welcome today, Emma Hickman of Anglia Ruskin University.  She will be in the LRC near to Reception, between 10.00 and 2.30.


Steph is happy to speak to any students with an interest in going to university and can answer questions on a broad range of topics, from finance to housing, Personal Statements to how to choose a course.


This is a great opportunity to have a one-to-one with an experienced member of university staff and she may be able to help you with those important questions about your future.  Good luck.

Start of University Visitors at Long Road

We welcome today, Steph Strange, of the University of Bedfordshire.  She will be in the LRC near to Reception, between 10.00 and 2.30.


Steph is happy to speak to any students with an interest in going to university and can answer questions on a broad range of topics, from finance to housing, Personal Statements to how to choose a course.


This is a great opportunity to have a one-to-one with an experienced member of university staff and she may be able to help you with those important questions about your future.  Good luck.

Find out all about the FREE Discovery Residential Programme

If you are a STEM or Business Studies Year 2 student and interested in finding out about what it is like to be at University, then you should meet with Rebecca Avery of CPCO in the Student Centre, 12.00 - 2.00, on Friday 7th October.  She will be showing films about the Discovery Programme and will be available to answer any questions from interested students during these times.


This unique residential programme will be free of charge and will give you insight into what it is like to be at university, as well as meet specialists in their field.


We hope to see you there,


Careers Team

Pathway CTM Aspirational Careers Talk

Many  of you will have seen the posters around college, and the emails in your inbox, advertising next week's Aspirational Talk from Pathway CTM.  If you are an A level student and you are interested in joining their programme, please ensure that you attend the talks in the LRC at 10.50 or 11.35 on 12th October, next week.  It will be on a first come, first served basis, and only 150 Year 1s and 20 Year 2s will be able to enter the programme.

We hope to see you there


Careers Department

Gap Year Activities - discount available

With over 20 years’ experience specialising in responsible and ethical volunteering and adventure travel across South America and Africa, we're here to help you plan your adventure!

Read on to find out more about our Early Application Discount and for a taster of our upcoming Summer Volunteering Projects in South America and Africa!




You could save up to £697! For all places confirmed on a team 12 months before departure, we will give a 15% discount on your payment to Quest Overseas. Places confirmed 6 months before departure receive a 10% discount.

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Community Volunteering Summer Project, Malawi
Spend your summer experiencing the generosity of a Malawian welcome, working side-by-side with local youth groups and immersing yourself in rural Malawian life! You’ll spend just over 4 weeks working to support communities in their effort to provide a fighting chance to children orphaned by HIV and affected by natural disaster. This will be through constructing and improving the facilities for the project and also helping in the feeding centres, preparing food and playing with the kids...Read More

 

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Do something unique with your summer and spend 6 weeks volunteering at the Inti Wara Yassi animal sanctuaries in the Amazon rainforest, helping to improve the lives of neglected and mistreated animals. There is also the optional add-on, 2 weeks of adventure travel in the form of a whirlwind Andean expedition through some of the best landscapes South America has to offer, finishing with a trek to the spectacular Machu Picchu...Read More

Check out our full range of Summer Projects and Gap Expeditions at www.questoverseas.com/gap-quest/
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