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

Sessions

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
Timetable PDF
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Start time End time Session Session type Location
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Download the Open Day app

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!

FAQs

Saturday 16 September 2023, from 10am to 2pm. All activities will be taking place at our Bruce Campus.

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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

What if I can’t make Open Day?

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.

I still have questions about Open Day, who can I talk to?

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

Discover what’s on

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.

Contact us

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

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