Students get a hands-on look at their future on Open Day

More than 400 activities are being run across the Parkville and Southbank campuses for Open Day, including exhibitions, hands-on workshops, tours, and information sessions.
More than 400 activities are being run across the Parkville and Southbank campuses for Open Day, including exhibitions, hands-on workshops, tours, and information sessions.

The journey starts for aspiring students on Open Day on Sunday when they get a hands-on look at everything the University of Melbourne has to offer.

From a crash course in winemaking to a behind the scenes look at a film studio equipped with cutting-edge technology used in Hollywood blockbusters, this year’s Open Day program showcases the plethora of career pathways available to students at the University of Melbourne.

More than 400 activities are being run across the Parkville and Southbank campuses, including exhibitions, hands-on workshops, tours, and information sessions.

Attendees can explore the University’s state-of-the-art teaching facilities and speak to academics and current students, who will be able to answer questions around course offerings and study options, as well as how to make the most of the vibrant and bustling campus culture.

University Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell said the University community was excited to welcome students and families to Open Day.

“Open Day showcases the value in pursuing a tertiary education for both career and personal growth,” Professor Maskell said. “It also offers a glimpse into life on campus by demonstrating the many educational, recreational and social opportunities available for students to take advantage of.”

Some of the activities include:

  • Agricultural and veterinary sciences: A demonstration showing how dogs are trained to detect different scents. Sessions at 11am, 1pm & 3pm at MacFarland Court.
  • Architecture, building, planning and design: “Timber and Taste” workshop demonstrating how to craft custom chopsticks while honing your woodworking skills. Session at 10am at the Glyn Davis Building.
  • Arts, humanities and social sciences: Step back in time and experience the thrilling excitement of eighteenth-century electrical experiments in a practical demonstration. Session at 10am at the Arts West Building.
  • Engineering: Witness a demonstration involving the EMU – a robot designed to assist with arm rehabilitation of people with neurological impairments, typically following a stroke. Session at 11am at the Mechanical Engineering Building.
  • Law: Watch current Juris Doctor students showcase their skills in a simulated witness examination demonstration, known as mooting. Sessions at 12pm & 3pm at the Law Building.
  • Music, visual and performing arts: Yarn with First Peoples students from the Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and join us in a community weaving workshop. Session at 11:30am at the Southbank Wilin Centre.

Aspiring students can find out information on scholarships, support programs and accommodation options by visiting the Future Students hub at University Square.

Individual consults are also available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, offering enrolment support and guidance on the best options to relocate to Melbourne for study.

Visitors are encouraged to register to plan their day.