
Careers that shape the world
Event sessions
Careers that Shape the World is your opportunity to hear from experts about what they do and why they love it.
We're still working on a timetable for the 2021 event. To plan ahead, read:
Information for everyone
Schedule
Schedule
The day starts at 7.45am at the UQ Centre on Union Road:
- 7.45am: sign-in opens
- 8.45am: official welcome.
After the welcome, our student ambassadors will take students to and from their sessions. Teachers are welcome to go to the lounge in the UQ Centre.
The day will finish at 3pm.
Food and drink
Food and drink
Teachers and students will be provided with morning tea and a pizza lunch in the UQ Centre Exhibition Hall. Alternatively, you can purchase food from outlets on campus.
Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available. If you have any other dietary requirements, please bring your own lunch.
We are committed to reducing single-use plastics. Please bring your own water bottle and make use of water refill stations around campus.
What to bring
What to bring
We encourage everyone to bring a:
- notepad
- pen
- water bottle
- sunscreen and
- an umbrella, just in case.
Students should wear school uniform and enclosed shoes, for safety purposes. This is particularly important for students who have registered for science, engineering or architecture sessions
Transport and venue
Transport and venue
If you're coming to campus via public transport, we recommend catching a bus to the UQ Lakes bus stop, which is closest to the UQ Centre.
If you're getting a lift, we recommend getting dropped off and collected at the P10 car park which is just around the corner from the UQ Centre.
If you’re driving to UQ, please read about parking locations and payment information before you leave home.
Information about school bus parking is available under 'Information for teachers'.
Information for teachers
List of registered students
List of registered students
Email recruitment.events@uq.edu.au for a list of students who have registered from your school.
Teachers' lounge
Teachers' lounge
All teachers are invited to use our teachers’ lounge in the UQ Centre. The lounge has wifi and seating, if you want to get some work done. If you register before the event, we'll also give you a coffee voucher to use on the day.
School bus parking
School bus parking
If you require parking for a school bus, send an email to recruitment.events@uq.edu.au with the:
- bus registration
- driver’s name and
- contact number.
We will send you a map with the best drop-off zone and your allocated parking bay.
Sessions
Sessions
Seminar sessions are only available to students, due to limited capacity. You’re welcome to enjoy the teachers' lounge in the UQ Centre while students are at their sessions.
Student supervision
Student supervision
Students will be supervised all day – you are not required to attend sessions with them. While you wait, you are welcome to attend and use the teachers’ lounge, libraries or cafes on campus.
Information for students
What to wear
What to wear
You should wear your school uniform and enclosed shoes, for safety purposes. This is particularly important if you’ve registered for science, engineering or architecture sessions.
Do I have to attend with my school?
Do I have to attend with my school?
No, you are welcome to attend individually, as long as you can organise your own transport to and from campus. You will be fully supervised all day, once you arrive at the event.
Can my parent attend with me?
Can my parent attend with me?
No, sorry. Due to limited capacity, seminars are only available to students.
Cancelling or changing your registration
Cancelling or changing your registration
Email recruitment.events@uq.edu.au if you can't attend the event, or you’d like to change your chosen sessions before the day.
Your welfare is very important to us – if you don't attend the event, we’ll need to advise your school. Please let us know if you can't make it.