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| Name | Description | Year Group | Subject Area | Location | Cost |
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| Music Studio Tour | Book a tour for your class to get an inside look at the UOW music facilities! Students will also chat with a UOW academic about music degrees available at UOW. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 60 min | Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Music | On campus - Wollongong | Nil |
| Launch a Career in the Performing Arts | Book an information session with lecturers from UOW’s renowned Performance and Theatre Program. The session will provide students with real world insights into building a career in the performing arts as an actor, writer, director, producer, arts manager and theatre technician. Our experienced, industry-connected Lecturers will outline the pathways available for studying theatre and performance at UOW. Sessions can be tailored to the school’s individual needs by request. If the group can visit campus, this experience will include a tour of UOW’s state of the art performance facilities. *Availability: 30 Sept - 28 Oct: Mondays 1-3pm or Thursdays 10am-12pm *Increased availability in November due to UOW session break Duration: 1 period (in-school) or 1 hour (UOW Wollongong campus) Location: In-school visit, UOW Wollongong campus excursion, or Zoom (rural/regional/remote schools) | Year 11, Year 12 | Dance, Drama, English | In school, Zoom | Nil |
| Book a Music Expert | Music teachers can schedule a visit by a UOW academic from the music discipline to offer their feedback on student compositions. This is also an opportunity to learn about the music degrees offered at UOW. Location: In-school visits (Illawarra schools only) Duration: 1-2 periods (teacher preference) | Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Music | In school | Nil |
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| UOW Law to You | A UOW Law academic will visit your school and share their expertise with your Legal Studies students. The free session will be tailored to meet students' needs with the aim to deepen their knowledge of the topic area they exploring. There will be opportunities to ask questions to enhance their understanding and gain feedback on that topic. For locations where UOW staff are unable to reach, a Zoom option is available. Topics will align with the HSC Syllabus. Location: In-school or via Zoom Duration: 30-45 min | Year 11, Year 12 | Legal Studies | In school, Zoom | Nil |
| UOW Business to You | A UOW Business academic will visit your school and share their expertise with your senior Business Studies students or Year 10 Commerce students. The free session will be tailored to meet students' needs with the aim to deepen their knowledge of the topic area they are exploring. There will be opportunities to ask questions to enhance their understanding and gain feedback on that topic. For locations where UOW staff are unable to reach, a Zoom option is available. Topics will align with the HSC Syllabus. Location: In-school or via Zoom Duration: 30-45 min | Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Business Studies, Commerce | In school, Zoom | Nil |
| UOW Economics to You | A UOW Economics academic will visit your school and share their expertise with your senior Economics students or your Year 10 Commerce students. The free session will be tailored to meet students' needs with the aim to deepen their knowledge of Economics and inspire them to pursue a degree and career with the rigorous training Economics provides. There will be opportunities to ask questions and engage with the visitor to enhance the interactive experience. For locations where UOW staff are unable to reach, a Zoom option is available. Topics will align with the HSC Syllabus. Location: In-school or via Zoom Duration: 30-45 min | Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Commerce, Economics | In school, Zoom | Nil |
| Spotlight on Social Sciences | Dive into the fascinating world of social sciences and discover how society shapes our lives and futures. Join us for an exciting event filled with dynamic sessions about criminology, human geography, sociology, human services, and public health. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with experts, participate in hands-on activities, and explore real-world issues that impact our communities. Students will rotate through each session in small groups (depending on numbers). Students currently studying Legal Studies, Society and Culture, Community and Family Studies and Geography are likely to benefit from this event, but any student in Years 10 - 12 who has shown an interest in the Social Sciences is welcome to attend. This is a free event and bus subsidies are available for all schools. | Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Community and Family Studies, Geography, Legal Studies, Society and Culture | On campus - Wollongong | Nil |
| Shakespeare in Focus | The University of Wollongong invites you to take part in an immersive lecture considering the world of Shakespeare that will enhance your literary appreciation and analytical skills. Dr Julian Lamb Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy, English Renaissance Literature and Linguistics (University of Cambridge), will offer close readings and discussions of Shakespearean texts to help students build transferable techniques of critical analysis. Two sessions are offered and schools can sign up for one or both sessions: 9.20-11.00 Richard III 12.00-1.30 The Tempest | Year 12 | English | On campus - Wollongong | Nil |
| The Supply Chain Symposium | The Supply Chain Sustainability: Efforts throughout the Chain” will bring together the Supply Chain industry and UOW students and staff to share sustainability initiatives and provide a platform for collaboration and discussion for a greener supply chain in Australia. Students will be able to hear from the opening keynote, various supply chain partners including Amazon and panel discussions from industry, PhD students and UOW staff. This is a unique opportunity for school students interested in Business, Economics and Commerce to further expand their knowledge and experience a professional symposium in a University setting. Numbers will be limited for school students. Please provide your expression on interest with predicted numbers of students. Please note that as this is an industry event, it will continue past 3pm, school students must be accompanied by a teacher and are able to leave at any stage of the day. Location: Wollongong Campus Duration: 4hrs | Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Business Studies, Economics | On campus - Wollongong | Nil |
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| Materials Engineering: Microscopy of materials | Students will get hands-on experience in operating material microscopes and observing the microstructures of several heat-treated and welded metal components. The correlation between processing conditions, microstructure, and properties/performance will be explained. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 30 min Capacity: 30 students Student requirements: Wear closed-toe shoes | Year 11 | Engineering, STEM | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| Oceans Under Threat | Students with an interest in Marine Science and the underwater world will work together in this hands-on activity to explore major threats to ocean ecosystems and assess the feasibility of actions to reduce these threats. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 40 mins Capacity: 40 students *Please note, nominal fees occur with this event. Please discuss with your schools engagement representative. | Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Marine Studies | On campus - Wollongong | Nil |
| Recycled Jewellery | Learn about the life cycle and different applications of plastics whilst utlising various Makerspace equipment. Make one-of-a-kind jewellery or a keyring from plastic waste that would have otherwise been disposed of. Location: UOW Wollongong or UOW Shoalhaven Duration: 60-90 min Capacity: 20 students Student requirements: Wear closed-toe shoes *Please note, nominal fees occur with this event. Please discuss with your schools engagement representative. | Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Design and Technology, Engineering, Graphics, Software/Computing, STEM, Visual Arts, Visual Design | On campus - Shoalhaven, On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| Reptiles & Amphibians of the Illawarra | Learn about the many different reptiles and amphibians of the Illawarra, see how we learn from them and what insights they provide us. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 20 mins | Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Biology | On campus - Wollongong | Nil |
| Think like a Mathematician | Problem solving activity based on NRICH resource Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 50 minutes | Year 8, Year 9 | Mathematics | On campus - Wollongong | Nil |
| Exploring Wildlife on the Great Barrier Reef from Above | An interactive talk in which the audience hear about some of the aerial research we have been doing on the Great Barrier Reef and they will get to explore high resolution aerial drone images of reef ecosystems for themselves and have a go at identifying wildlife within its natural habitat. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 40 mins Capacity: 80 students | Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Earth & Environmental Science | On campus - Wollongong | Nil |
| Lenses and Physics | Students examine the properties of lenses, such as the focal length and magnification produced. Students will use knowledge of the thin lens equation to construct and test a simple microscope and telescope. They will compare their observations and measurements to those predicted by the theory. Some fun physics demonstrations will be included at the end of the session, along with liquid nitrogen ice-cream for everyone. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 60 min *Please note, nominal fees occur with this event. Please discuss with your schools engagement representative. | Year 9, Year 10 | Physics, STEM | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| A Deep Dive into the Earth | This session will showcase the evolution of the Earth’s tectonic plates and mantle through hands on interaction with software, and model visualisation. The session will cover how the solid Earth influenced past environments, the evolution of life, and the emplacement of metal and mineral resources that are essential to the transition to a low-carbon economy. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 40 mins Capacity: 25 students | Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Earth & Environmental Science | On campus - Wollongong | Nil |
| Ecological Research Centre and Student Lab Tour | Tour the Ecological Research Centre to explore our research and facilities, and visit our student labs to take part in an interactive demonstration. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 2 hours Capacity: 50 students *Please note, nominal fees occur with this event. Please discuss with your schools engagement representative. | Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Earth & Environmental Science, Marine Studies | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| Humans Over Time - Exploring Archaeology | Students will explore the world of archaeology by looking at the evolution of human cranial capacity, stone tool technology and the analysis of archaeological bones. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 40 mins Capacity: 40 students | Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | STEM | On campus - Wollongong | Nil |
| Biomedical Engineering: Designing custom built medical devices | Students will capture the geometry of their faces to make a 3D printable mask to protect a broken nose during sport, and to use pressure sensors to assess how a device is fitting. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: Half-day excursion Capacity: 20-30 students *Please note, nominal fees occur with this event. Please discuss with your schools engagement representative.
| Year 9, Year 11 | Engineering, STEM | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| Chemistry Laboratory Activities | Explore our student chemistry lab and participate in a range of fun hands-on chemistry experiments. Experiments that student could participate in include the extraction of iron from food products, ultraviolet light and fluorescence, separation of colours in water soluble markers and diffusion using Skittles. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 1 hour Capacity: 40 students (can potentially accommodate more upon request) | Year 8, Year 9, Year 10, Year 11 | Chemistry | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| Introduction to Laser Cutter Design | Experiment with computer design programs to learn how a laser cutter works, the difference between raster and vector images and how to prepare drawings for cutting and engraving. Create a decorative laser cut item to take home. Location: UOW Wollongong or UOW Shoalhaven Duration: Half-day Capacity: 20 students *Please note, nominal fees occur with this event. Please discuss with your schools engagement representative. | Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Software/Computing, STEM | On campus - Shoalhaven, On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| Architectural Engineering: Cool walls for sustainable buildings | Learn how by insulating our buildings more effectively, we will need to heat and cool them less frequently, and when we do need to heat or cool them, they will stay comfortable for longer. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 60 min Capacity: 40 students Student requirements: Wear closed-toe shoes *Please note, nominal fees occur with this event. Please discuss with your schools engagement representative. | Year 11 | Engineering, STEM | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| Mining Engineering: VR Mining | Use engineering skills and VR goggles to solve a mining engineering ventilation problem in a virtual underground mine. 20 students max. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 30-60 min Capacity: 20 students *Please note, nominal fees occur with this event. Please discuss with your schools engagement representative. | Year 9, Year 11 | Engineering, STEM | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| Physics Labs | Explore our student physics labs and participate in a range of fun hands-on physics experiments. Experiments that student could participate in include lenses, wave properties, energy & friction and measuirng absolute zero. Duration: 1-2 hours Capacity: 30 students (can potentially accommodate more upon request) | Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Physics, STEM | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| Sustainability Street | The Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC) is a multi-disciplinary facility addressing the challenge of transforming our buildings and built environment into sustainable, resilient and effective places where people live and work. Students tour the facility along with an award-winning Solar Decathlon house. Location: UOW Innovation Campus Duration: 60 min Capacity: 30-40 students *Please note, nominal fees occur with this event. Please discuss with your schools engagement representative. | Year 9, Year 11 | Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, STEM | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| UOW Physics to You | A UOW physics academic will come to your school to impart their knowledge to your students. This free session can be customised to your students with theoretical and practical offerings available in nanotechnology, photonics, atmospheric and biomolecular physics, astronomy, medical and radiation physics, as well as nuclear and space radiation technology. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 30- 50 min
| Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Physics, STEM | In school | Nil |
| iGlobe Interactive Demonstration | iGlobe is an interactive visualisation system that uses climate and environmental data to understand weather and climate change impacts. Students will be taken through an interactive demonstration to see the system in action. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 30 mins Capacity: 50 students | Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Earth & Environmental Science | On campus - Wollongong | Nil |
| Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) | Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) The SEC provides students with an exhilarating day where they compete with other school groups in hands-on activities with the opportunity for regional winners to then compete at state and national levels. Schools bring along a group of up to 32 Year 9 & 10 students to compete in a range of engaging STEM activities, such as designing an earthquake proof tower, building a hovercraft or bridge, providing electricity to a city or creating an environmentally friendly house.
| Year 9, Year 10 | Engineering, STEM | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| Seeing the unseen: A journey through the electromagnetic spectrum | A mix of interactive experiments, demonstrations, discussions and making their own optical spectrometer. Students will learn about the application of microwaves for wireless communication with examples of absorption, diffraction, reflection and polarisation, and seeing radiation from space. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 90 min Capacity: 30 students | Year 9, Year 10 | Physics, STEM | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| Biology Lab Tour | Take a tour of our Biology Lab with a short demonstration session. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 30 mins *Please note, nominal fees occur with this event. Please discuss with your schools engagement representative. | Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Biology | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| Civil Engineering: How steel buildings fall | Demonstration of the failure of portable steel frames. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 60 min Capacity: 25 students *Please note, nominal fees occur with this event. Please discuss with your schools engagement representative. | Year 11 | Engineering, STEM | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| Earth & Environmental Science Lab Tour | Take a tour of our Earth & Environmental Science Lab with a short demonstration session. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 30 mins *Please note, nominal fees occur with this event. Please discuss with your schools engagement representative. | Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Earth & Environmental Science | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| Environmental Engineering Demonstration | Demonstrate the operation of a vacuum membrane distillation setup for purification of brackish water to clean potable water. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 60 min Capacity: 25 students Student requirements: Wear closed-toe shoes *Please note, nominal fees occur with this event. Please discuss with your schools engagement representative. | Year 11 | Engineering, STEM | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| Explore the Wollongong Rock Pools or Lake Illawarra Mangroves and UOW Science Facilities | Visit either the rock pools in Wollongong or the mangroves on Lake Illawarra for a hands-on field trip. Students will then travel to UOW's Ecological Research Centre to explore some of the research happening and see the student labs. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 2 hours *Please note, nominal fees occur with this event. Please discuss with your schools engagement representative. | Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Earth & Environmental Science, Marine Studies | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
| Adapting to Changing Climates | Have you ever thought about how small increases in global temperatures can have such large changes to ecosystems? In this session, you’ll work in teams to see who can design the most effective reserves for some of Australia’s iconic organisms, and see how these perform under a changing climate. Location: UOW Wollongong Duration: 40 mins Capacity: 40 students | Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 | Biology | On campus - Wollongong | Nil |
| UOW Titration Competition | The University of Wollongong invites your Year 11 & 12 Chemistry students onto campus to compete in our UOW Titration competition!
| Year 11, Year 12 | Chemistry | On campus - Wollongong | $ |
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