Get into Medicine: A Guide to Medical School Admission
Where: Sydney, University of Technology
When: Saturday, 29 November – 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
Register Here
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Coming up at NIE!
Intensive Interview Training Workshop
Face-to-Face in Sydney – final workshop – don’t miss it!
9 November 2025 (In Chatswood). Please note, this will be the final face-to-face Interview Training Workshop in Sydney for this season. (Limited spots left)
Live Online Interactive 2-day Training
1 – 2 November: Live Online Interactive 2-day Workshop (Limited spots left)
8 – 9 November: Live Online Interactive 2-day Workshop
15 – 16 November: Live Online Interactive 2-day Workshop
22 – 23 November: Live Online Interactive 2-day Workshop
UCAT Preparation Services and Resources for Years 10 and 11
Join us for a sneak peek of the University of Newcastle’s new Central Coast Campus
Explore the new Gosford Central offerings for 2026.
Meet with University staff and learn how our programs align with our student career pathways. Gain insights into admissions, pathways and support services on the Central Coast.
Event details:
· Date: Monday 1 December
· Time: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
· Location: 305 Mann St, Gosford NSW 2250, Central Coast Campus – Gosford Central
Register to visit our new campus
Law Insights Evening – Newcastle
The University of Newcastle’s School of Law and Justice invites class of 2025 Year 11 and 12 students, teachers and parents to attend our Law Insights Evening. The evening is an invaluable experience, allowing students to hear first-hand about the Law degree on offer at the University of Newcastle.
Students will be able to hear from, and speak with, academic staff and current students from the School of Law and Justice. Students will also learn about our Legal Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for students to ask any questions they might have about the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program.
· Date: Wednesday 12 November
· Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
· Location: NUspace (Newcastle City Campus)
Nursing Insights Evenings – Newcastle and Central Coast
The University of Newcastle’s School of Nursing and Midwifery invites Year 11 and 12 students, teachers and parents to attend our Newcastle and Central Coast Nursing Insights Evenings. These events are a great chance to explore the Bachelor of Nursing program and discover what it’s like to study nursing at the University of Newcastle.
Hear directly from academic staff and current students about the curriculum, clinical placements, and career pathways. You’ll also tour our state-of-the-art simulation labs and modern learning spaces.
Newcastle Nursing Insights Evening
· Date: Wednesday 19 November
· Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
· Location: Level 2, Health Education Research Building – Callaghan Campus
Central Coast Nursing Insights Evening
· Date: Thursday 20 November
· Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
· Location: Level 9, Central Coast Clinical School, Gosford
Palms International Volunteering has gap year volunteer placements starting February 2026 in Cambodia and Timor-Leste. These aren’t just “gap year experiences”—they’re structured, supported programs that develop real skills while serving communities that have specifically requested help.
Current gap year roles include:
- Youth accompaniment/English tutor roles with Don Bosco programs in Cambodia
- English support for rural youth in Timor-Leste
What makes these different:
- Authentic community-led placements (communities request the support)
- Comprehensive February training course including safety, cultural preparation, and practical skills
- Ongoing in-country support from established partner organisations
- Skills development: cross-cultural communication, youth work, teaching, adaptability
- Return with experience that genuinely stands out for university applications and future careers
Practical details:
- Start: February 2026 (after summer break)
- Duration: 12 months
- Placements: Cambodia and Timor-Leste
- Full preparation and ongoing support included
For your students, this means:
- A year that builds skills for their future (not just “time off”)
- Safe, structured program with 60+ years of experience
- Connection with returned volunteer community
- Experience that universities and employers genuinely value
Next steps: Could you share this opportunity with your graduating students and their families? We’re happy to hold an Information Session for Students and Families on Tuesday 2 December 6pm AEST and 9pm AEST (for West Australians) to answer any questions.
Further information on placements overseas can be found on our website https://palms.org.au/current-opportunities/ or by calling 02 9560 5333 or 0413 013 690.
Students that are looking to pursue technology, business informatics or engineering at UC can apply for BrightStart, a unique program through our partner Deloitte.
BrightStart enables school leavers to begin an exciting career with Deloitte while studying your degree at UC. You’ll secure a permanent position at Deloitte upon commencement of your studies at UC and receive a salary while you study full time and have part of your degree funded by Deloitte along the way.
To be eligible, you must be:
- a school leaver (completing year 12 in 2025) and;
- intending to apply, have already applied, or have already accepted an offer into one of the following degrees at UC:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Business Informatics
- Bachelor of Information Technology
If BrightStart sounds like the right fit for some of your students, we ask that you forward this along to them and have them submit an Expression of Interest through the button below.
EOIs close this Sunday, 9 November.
Expressions of Interest Form
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