Schools
Participate in our hands-on activities and workshops and be inspired by the exciting possibilities of Engineering and IT!
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2024 schedule
Activity | Who is it for? | Dates |
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The National Computer Science School (NCSS) is a ten day summer school that brings together talented young people from around Australia for an intensive course of computer programming and website development at university. | Students commencing year 11 or year 12 in 2023 | 6–15 January, 2024 |
The Girls’ Programming Network is a group of women and girls into computer science, programming and information technology. We run workshops once per school term for highschool girls! We’ve written games, made interactive websites and taken apart computers! | Year 8–12 girls | Term 1: Sat 23 March Register now |
Students take part in interactive, hands-on activities to learn about engineering and technology concepts and issues. | Year 10 | School holidays 4 – 5 April, 2024 |
Year 10 | 24 - 28 June, 2024 | |
Victorian Indigenous Engineering Winter School (VIEWS) Held over six days, students gain insight into what it’s like to study and work in engineering. | Year 11 & 12 Indigenous students | TBC |
Girl Power in Engineering & IT Residential Camp Run over four years, this program teaches girls about careers in STEM and builds a community of like-minded individuals through camps, work experience and mentoring opportunities. | Years 9–12 | 7 - 10 July, 2024 |
Amazing Spaghetti Machine Contest Students put their science, engineering and maths skills to the test in this annual contest, building an elaborate machine that accomplishes a simple task. | Year 10 | Competition not available in 2024 |
Endeavour Engineering & IT Exhibition Enjoy exclusive access to an exhibition of innovative engineering and IT projects designed by our master’s students. | Years 7–12 | Semester 1 - Wednesday 22 May |
Residential Indigenous Science Experience (RISE) A five-day residential program in the sciences and applied sciences | Year 9 & 10 indigenous students | TBC |
Contact us
schoolsengagement-engit@unimelb.edu.au to find out more or get involved.