Flinders University’s Alice Springs campus is welcoming local high school students and the community this week (Thursday 15 June) to showcase career pathways and course options.

The Career Expo is being held for the first time in Alice Springs highlighting all that Flinders University has on offer, based on its strong track record teaching and training in the Northern Territory for more than 25 years.

About 200 local students have been invited to attend the event at Flinders University’s campus at Skinner St, The Gap, formerly known as the Centre for Remote Health. Parents, teachers and members of the public interested in study are welcome to join in an evening session.

Flinders Professor Robyn Aitken, the Dean of Rural and Remote Health, says the Expo is an opportunity to showcase the undergraduate courses that Flinders has to offer in the NT.

Like the University’s Darwin campus, the Alice Springs campus is a study hub for students studying on-line or returning for placements, she says. The expo is also an opportunity to look at the study options in Adelaide, and for students looking for an interstate experience.

“We look forward to showcasing our local campus facilities to the community and talking with students and others interested in a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and university study bridging programs with flexible learning options based in the NT, Adelaide and online,” says Flinders University Alice Springs-based senior lecturer Dr Anthea Brand, Regional Director Central Australia and Barkly.

“Parents can play a big part with the support and guidance around the transition from high school to university.

“This will be a good chance to talk to Flinders staff about university life, degree options and the supports available for students. Information is also available for adults interested in undergraduate or postgraduate study options.”

Representatives from all Flinders University will provide information on the wide range of courses – such as Paramedicine, Medicine, Nursing, Palaeontology, Criminology, Education, Business, IT, Arts and Science.

Information will be available on a range of entry pathways, both ATAR and alternate entry pathways, as well as Foundation Program bridging courses.

Sessions for students will be held during the day kicking off at 9am until 4pm. There will also be an evening session targeted to parents and other community members who may be interested in undergraduate or postgraduate study either in the NT with our local courses or in Adelaide, including the ability for local students to return home to undertake work integrated learning placements.

Representatives of the University’s Yunggorendi Indigenous Support Unit will provide information on Indigenous entry pathways and supports for Indigenous students.

Sessions have been designed for people to:

• Speak with College staff about the different courses on offer
• Seek advice from specialists about applying to study in 2024, ask questions about university and what to expect
• Find out about Flinders Living student accommodation at Bedford Park campus
• Talk to staff about the supports available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• Explore local campus facilities, learn out about local education activities and supports for health students to undertake their work-integrated learning placements in the NT
• Learn about local research activities and research study programs

Flinders NT operations extend from sites and facilities on Larrakia land (Darwin), Yolngu land (Nhulunbuy), Jawoyn land (Katherine), Warumungu land (Tennant Creek) and Arrernte land (Alice Springs).