On Thursday 15th June, approx. 200 local high school students have been invited to attend the Flinders’ Alice Springs campus (Centre for Remote Health), for their Career Expo.
Although Flinders has been in the Northern Territory for over 25 years, this expo will be held for the first time in Alice Springs. Professor Robyn Aitken, Dean Rural & Remote Health said: The event is an opportunity to showcase the undergraduate courses that Flinders has to offer in the NT, including Darwin and Alice Springs, as well as the study hub facilities for students studying on-line or returning for placements and study options in Adelaide, for students looking for an interstate experience.
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.
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 colleges will be attending the event to provide information on the wide range of courses on offer – such as Paramedicine, Medicine, Nursing, Palaeontology, Criminology, Education, Business, IT, Arts and Science… this list goes on…. Information will be available on a range of entry pathways, both ATAR and alternate entry pathways, as well as Foundation Program bridging courses.
We will also have representatives Yungkurrinthi Indigenous Support Unit who can provide information on Indigenous entry pathways and supports for Indigenous students. Flinders living, will also be available to provide information about on-campus student accommodation.
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 accommodation at Bedford Park campus
- Talk to staff from Yungkurrinthi student engagement centre 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
The event is also a significant opportunity for us to showcase that Flinders has a local presence in the NT, including sites in locations situated on Larrakia land (Darwin), Yolngu land (Nhulunbuy), Jawoyn land (Katherine), Warumungu land (Tennant Creek) and Arrernte land (Alice Springs).
“The Flinder’s Alice Springs Career Expo is the first of its type in Alice Springs, 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, post graduate and university study bridging programs with flexible learning options based in the NT, Adelaide and online.” Dr. Anthea Brand
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