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UC Open Day 2023

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Missed Open Day 2023?
If you couldn’t make it to UC’s Open Day this year, there are still ways to connect with us.
- Visit our campus at any time during the year by booking a personal Campus Tour.
- Book a free personalised consultation, tailored to both domestic or international students.
- Contact our Future Students Team Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm
- Phone: 1800 864 226
- International Phone: +61 2 6201 5342
- study@canberra.edu.au
Click through the tabs below to see each faculty's sessions.
- FAD - Faculty of Arts and Design
- SciTech - Faculty of Science and Technology
- Health - Faculty of Health
- BGL - Faculty of Business, Government and Law
- Education - Faculty of Education
- Pathways - UC College or other pathways to UC
Start time | End time | Session | Session type | Location |
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10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Arts Display Hub | Display | Building 7, Level B |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Communications and Media Display Hub | Display | Building 9, Level A |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Design Display Hub | Display | Building 7, Level A and B |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Built Environment Display Hub | Display | Building 7, Level A and B |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Heritage Conservation Lab | Display | Building 27, Level C, Room 18 |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Workshop7 | Display | Building 7, Level A |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | UCFM | Display | Building 9, Level A |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Workshop7 - Robotics Demonstration | Display | Building 7, Level A |
10:00 am |
2:00 pm |
LONG LI[O]VED – Contemporary Furniture Design |
Display | Under UC Lodge |
11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Launch of the student anthology, Decomposition | Display | Building 7, Courtyard |
11:30 am | 12:00 pm | Workshop7 - Carbon Composites Talk |
Information session | Building 7, Level A |
1:00 pm | 1:30 pm | Workshop7 - 3D Printing Talk | Information session | Building 7, Level A |
Start time | End time | Session | Session type | Location |
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10:00 am | 2:00 pm | SciTech Lab Tour | Tour | Building 27; Commences from blue caravan on concourse |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Interacting with IT and Engineering | Interactive | Building 27, Level A, Room 1 |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | What the Bug? | Interactive | Building 27, Level C, Room 4 |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Innovation through industry partnerships | Interactive | Building 27, Level A, Room 1 |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Under the Microscope | Interactive | Building 27, Level B, Room 4 |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Get experimental in our Mega Lab | Interactive | Building 27, Level B, Room 14 |
10:30 am | 11:00 am | What does it mean to be a data scientist? | Information session | Building 2, Level B, Room 7 |
11:00 am | 11:30 am | Current research in biomedical science | Information session |
Building 2, Level B, Room 11 |
11:30 am | 12:00 pm | Cyber Security - Guardians of the Digital Realm | Information session |
Building 2, Level B, Room 7 |
12:00 pm | 12:30 pm | Combatting a devastating wildlife disease | Information session |
Building 2, Level B, Room 11 |
12:30 pm | 1:00 pm | Rise of Robots - What we need to know | Information session |
Building 2, Level B, Room 7 |
Start time | End time | Session | Session type | Location |
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10:00 am | 10:30 am | How flexible are you? How do Physios find out? | Open Workshop | Building 12, Level C, Room 28 |
10:00 am | 10:30 am | Hospital ward simulation: Practice nursing in a simulated environment | Interactive Display | Building 10, Level A, Room 2 |
10:00 am | 10:30 am | Discover a career as an Exercise Scientist | Lecture | Building 12, Level C, Room 30 |
10:00 am | 11:00 am | Be a pharmacist for the day | Interactive Workshop | Building 27, Level C, Room 12 |
10:00 am | 11:00 am | Discover a career in Medical Imaging | Lecture | Building 27, Level D, Room 25 |
10:00 am | 11:00 am | Unveiling minds: Embark on a journey into the world of psychology | Lecture | Building 12, Level B, Room 50 |
10:00 am | 11:30 am | Interactive mapping and visualisation for population health | Interactive Display | Building 22, Level B, Room 12 |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Sonic waves unveiled: The ultimate ultrasound showcase | Open Workshop | Building 3, Level B, Room 36 |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Birth of a calling: Embark on a journey into the world of midwivery | Interactive Display | Building 10, Level A, Room 2 |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Embark on a radiant journey: Explore the world of medical imaging | Open Workshop | Building 27, Level D, Room 25 |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Becoming a superhero: Saving lives a million at a time | Open Workshop | Building 1, Level C, Room 50a |
10:30 am | 11:00 am | Exercise is a human right | Lecture | Building 12, Level C, Room 30 |
10:30 am | 11:30 am | I like the ultrasound of that! | Lecture | Building 3, Level B, Room 36 |
11:00 am | 11:30 am | Discover a career in Human Nutrition | Lecture | Building 2, Level B, Room 4 |
11:30 am | 12:30 pm | Be a pharmacist for the day | Interactive Workshop |
Building 27, Level C, Room 12 |
11:30 am | 12:30 pm | Learn about optometry and imaging the eye | Information Session | Building 28, Level, D, Room 09 |
12:00 pm | 12:30 pm | Getting a 'buzz' out of physiotherapy | Open Workshop |
Building 12, Level C, Room 28 |
12:30 pm | 2:00 pm | Interactive mapping and visualisation for population health | Interactive Display | Building 22, Level B, Room 12 |
1:00 pm | 1:30 pm | How do physios get you moving even when you're broken? | Open Workshop | Building 12, Level C, Room 28 |
1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | I like the ultrasound of that! | Lecture | Building 3, Level B, Room 36 |
1:30 pm | 2:00 pm | Have you ever thought about being an Occupational Therapist? | Lecture | Building 2, Level B, Room 2 |
1:30 pm | 2:30 pm | Be a pharmacist for the day | Interactive Workshop | Building 27, Level C, Room 12 |
Start time | End time | Session | Session type | Location |
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10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Why study politics and international relations at UC? | Information session | Building 11, Level B, Room 56 |
10:30 am | 11:00 am | Beyond borders: Exploring opportunities with a tourism degree | Interactive | Building 11, Level B, Room 44 |
11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Understanding negotiation | Interactive | Building 11, Level B, Room 63 (Moot Court) |
11:30 am | 12:00 pm | Keys to the Kingdom: Unlocking Student Success in BGL | Information session |
Building 11, Level B, Room 44 |
1:00 pm | 1:30 pm | The diversity of human resource management | Lecture | Building 11, Level B, Room 44 |
1:30 pm | 2:00 pm | Can you marry a Roomba: What law says about AI | Lecture | Building 11, Level B, Room 63 (Moot Court) |
1:30 pm | 2:00 pm | Charting societal seas: Unlocking economics and sociology at UC | Lecture | Building 11, Level B, Room 44 |
Start time | End time | Session | Session type | Location |
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10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Acknowledging Excellence: Awards and Prizes from School Days | Booth | Building 5, Level A (ANME Gallery) |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Education Hub | Booth | Building 25 |
10:15 am | 11:00 am | Little learners, big impact: Insights into primary teaching and early childhood | Lecture | Building 25 |
11:15 am | 12:00 pm | Teaching teens, transforming lives: Secondary education unveiled | Lecture | Building 25 |
11:30 am | 12:00 pm | Early steps, bright futures: Exploring our birth to five degree | Lecture | Building 25 |
12:15 pm | 1:00 pm | Little learners, big impact: Insights into primary teaching and early childhood | Lecture | Building 25 |
1:15 pm | 2:00 pm | Teaching teens, transforming lives: Secondary education unveiled | Lecture | Building 25 |
1:30 pm | 12:00 pm | Early steps, bright futures: Exploring our birth to five degree | Lecture | Building 25 |
Start time | End time | Session | Session type | Location |
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10:00 am | 10:30 am | Parent information session | Information Session | Building 2, Level B, Room 11 |
10:00 am | 10:30 am | Treasure trove: Unearthing your path with scholarships | Information Session | Building 2, Level B, Room 9 |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Faculty of Arts & Design School Leaver Hub | Display | Building 5, Level B |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Admit one: The insider's guide to ace your university application | Booth | Building 5, Level B |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Scholarships | Booth | Building 5, Level B |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Senior years at school, what’s my next step? | Booth | Building 5, Level B |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | UC College Pathways | Booth | Building 5, Level B |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Returning to Study? | Booth | Building 5, Level B |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Uncertain about your next steps after Year 12? You're not alone! | Booth | Building 5, Level B |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Accelarated Pathway Programs | Booth | Building 5, Level B |
10:30 am | 11:00 am | Accelarated Pathway Programs (accredited H courses) | Information Session | Building 2, Level B, Room 9 |
10:30 am | 11:00 am | Student panel | Information Session |
Building 2, Level B, Room 11 |
10:30 am | 11:00 am | Don't Panic! UC College Information Session | Information Session | Building 5, Level B , Room 24 |
11:00 am | 11:30 am | Uncertain about your next steps after Year 12? You're not alone! | Information Session | Building 2, Level B, Room 9 |
11:30 am | 12:00 pm | Parent information session | Information Session | Building 2, Level B, Room 11 |
12:00 pm | 12:30 pm | Treasure trove: Unearthing your path with scholarships | Information session | Building 2, Level B, Room 9 |
12:00 pm | 12:30 pm | Student panel | Information Session |
Building 2, Level B, Room 11 |
12:30 pm | 1:00 pm | Accelarated Pathway Programs (accredited H courses) | Information Session | Building 2, Level B, Room 9 |
12:30 pm | 1:00 pm | No ATAR? No worries! | Information Session | Building 5, Level B , Room 24 |
1:00 pm | 1:30 pm | Uncertain about your next steps after Year 12? You're not alone! | Information Session | Building 2, Level B, Room 9 |
Start Time | End Time | Session | Session Type | Location |
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10:00 am | 1:15 pm | Campus tours (every 15 minutes) | Tour | Western concourse; Tours tent |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Student accommodation - UniLodge | Booth/Tour | The Refectory |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Library and study skills | Interactive | Building 8, Library |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Study overseas as part of your degree | Booth | The Refectory |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Careers | Booth | The Refectory |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Ngunnawal Centre | Booth | The Refectory |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Ready, Set, Success - Equity and participation | Booth | The Refectory |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | UCx & Sport | Booth | North concourse grass area |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | UCFitX | Booth | North concourse grass area |
10:00 am | 2:00 pm | UC eSports Lounge | Booth | North concourse grass area |
11:00 am | 11:30 am | Student Life and Support at UC | Information Session | Building 2, Level B, Room 11 |
11:30 am | 12:00 pm | Living at UC - All you need to know about accommodation | Information Session | Building 2, Level B, Room 9 |
12:30 pm | 1:00 pm | Student Life and Support at UC | Information Session | Building 2, Level B, Room 11 |
1:30 pm | 2:00 pm | Living at UC - All you need to know about accommodation | Information Session | Building 2, Level B, Room 9 |
To make the most of everything we have on offer, make sure you download the UC Open Day app. To access our schedule of events, campus map or to build your agenda, simply follow these quick and easy steps:

Step 1
Download ‘The Event App’ via Apple’s App Store or get it on Google Play.

Step 2
Enter the code “UCOpenDay2023”.

Step 3
Register for an account, so you can start building your agenda for the day!
Saturday 16 September 2023, from 10am to 2pm. All activities will be taking place at our Bruce Campus.
After checking out our course information pages for the basics, bring all the questions you may still have to chat with our academics on the day.
Some of our activities will be held outdoors on the concourse, so make sure you’re dressed appropriately for the Canberra weather!
Registering before UC Open Day is a great way to plan your visit to the campus and make the most of your day. Once you’ve registered you can also book a campus tour, consultation and gain access to free food and loads of give aways.
Registering in advance also means we can keep in touch with you in the lead-up to and post Open Day.
If you are an international student or agent coming along in person, UC Open Day is a great time to speak with our International Recruitment team.
The senior years of schooling can be a difficult and stressful time for young people, as they navigate the wealth of courses and pathways available to them. To support and guide the young person in your care, try asking some open-ended questions, this will encourage them to consider their passions, strengths and career goals:
- What do you want to try first when you finish school?
- What are you good at?
- What jobs, careers or industries appeal to you?
- Do you know what’s on offer? It’s not just about the courses UC offers – what about connection to industry, support and wellbeing, Work Integrated Learning, studying abroad, and the culture on campus.
Whether you’re in Year 10, 11 or 12 and about to begin your university journey for the first time or returning after a long break, we know you’ll be looking for the right course.
UC Open Day is the perfect opportunity to have all your questions answered.
It can be scary thinking about decisions that might impact you for the rest of your life, at UC Open Day you’ll have the opportunity to chat to academics from all faculties, see our world class education facilities and get hands on.
UC Open Day gives you the opportunity to meet current students, ask questions to academic faculty staff about courses and pathways, and engage with our student support services.
It’s also a great way to tour our facilities such as our laboratories which provide specialist teaching spaces in science, health, arts and design, as well as collaborative spaces for student living and learning.
There are plenty of ways to get to our Bruce Campus.
If you are driving we recommend planning your journey here: https://www.canberra.edu.au/maps
Note: Parking at the Bruce campus for UC Open Day will be free of charge.
If you are travelling by ACT public transport, please plan your journey here: https://www.transport.act.gov.au
We want everyone to cultivate the confidence and skills they need to succeed. If you’re living with a disability or an ongoing health condition, our Bruce campus includes accessible toilets, lifts and accessible accommodation, plus more than 80 accessible parking spaces.
For further information please contact our Inclusion Support Office.
Email: Inclusion@canberra.edu.au

If you live too far away or can’t make UC Open Day you can still attend our online information sessions, register to stay in the loop.
You’re also welcome to visit our campus at any time during the year by booking a personal Campus Tour.
You can also book a free personalised consultation, tailored to both domestic or international students.

You can talk to our Future Students team about Open Day, study options, or anything UC between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Phone: 1800 864 226
International Phone: +61 2 6201 5342
Email: study@canberra.edu.au
Experience first-hand what it’s like to live and study at the University of Canberra. Get a taste of student life, discover the student clubs and societies you can join or take in the high-energy sporting options available through UC Sport. When you need to refuel, grab a coffee or a bite to eat from local food vendors set up across the campus.

Expo Hall
The Expo Hall is your opportunity to speak with faculty representatives, student services and other support areas at the university. Our expert staff are on hand to discuss your questions, including admissions, fees, careers, scholarships, global learning and alternative entry pathways.

Campus tours
Explore our campus, learning spaces, facilities and accommodation options with regular campus tours running throughout the day.

Live information sessions
Various information sessions will be held throughout Open Day for you to learn more about studying at UC. Session topics will include admissions, fees, pathway programs and more. There are even specific sessions for parents.

Postgraduate Information Hub
Thinking about postgraduate study? Book one-on-one consultations with an academic who teaches in your discipline to learn more about studying with UC. Other university support services are also available for you to receive advice on admissions and courses. Complimentary refreshments and LinkedIn headshots will be available throughout the day.

Our Future Students Team is available Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm.
Phone: 1800 864 226
International Phone: +61 2 6201 5342
study@canberra.edu.au