Disclaimer

Please note that this blog is intended for the students and parents associated with MacGregor State High School. Please check areas of interest as seen on the blog to confirm dates and other information as there will be occasions when dates will change and the information may not be included in the blog as it may not have been received by the school. Posts prior to July 2021 may have reference to different schools as this blog was initially developed for students when I was the Guidance Officer at another school.








Wednesday, 12 March 2014

The University of Queensland


Available now: online videos for students
You're invited to hear more about UQ using our suite of new online videos, specially designed for school leavers.
Hosted by UQ students, the short videos cover many topics including: accommodation options, transport options, transitioning to uni, tips for QTAC applications and choosing what to study at UQ.
These videos are a great resource for Guidance Officers also and can be used in classroom information sessions for your students.
For information, contact: UQ School Liaison team
Phone: (07) 3346 9649

The BiG Day In - I.T. Conference - 12 June
The BiG Day In is a tech careers conference with a difference. Organised, run and hosted by students for students, the conference attracts companies such as Google, IBM, Westpac, Microsoft and WiseTech Global who will highlight the future of technology and how students can get involved. Through interactive presentations, demonstrations and competitions, tech gurus will show how they built their careers and how students can kick start theirs too.
The event will be held at UQ St Lucia on Thursday, 12 June, tickets are $10 per student.
For information, contact: Kerrie Bisaro
Phone: 0417 409 069

Bachelor of Arts - new web information for prospective students
It’s now even easier to find about the many and varied study options available to students interested in the Bachelor of Arts thanks to the new Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences website. Students can browse over 40 different study areas to discover more about their study interests and where they can lead them.
UQ’s Bachelor of Arts has one of the most comprehensive course offerings in Australia and its flexibility allows students to tailor a program that fits not only their career aspirations, but also fulfils their passion.
For information, contact: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Phone: (07) 3365 1333

Free library resources for Year 11 & 12 students
The UQL Cyberschool offers the following services to Year 11 and 12 students:
For information, contact: Diane Nibbs
Phone: (07) 3365 6064

March Registration: FEAST 2014
Students in Years 10-12 are invited to attend the FEAST residential camp being held at the UQ Gatton campus from 29 June - 3 July, 2014.
The exciting program includes a 5 day camp designed to inspire and inform high school students of the exciting careers available in Agriculture, Science & Technology.
For information, contact: Erin Pearl
Phone: (07) 54 601 229