CAREERS that shape the world includes three blocks of interactive and career-focused sessions across a range of study areas, followed by a fourth block of sessions that explore university

CAREERSTHAT SHAPE THE WORLD

TUESDAY 5 JUNE 2018

Choosing a career path can be an exciting but sometimes overwhelming decision.To help you make an informed decision and choose a career that’s right for you, attend Careers that shape the world, an annual experience day for Year 11 and 12 students.

DURING THE DAY YOU WILL:

• Talk to industry professionals, academic experts and students.

• Learn about what they do and why they love it.

• Discover the careers that you can pursue in:

Arts, Communication, Education and Society

Business, Economics and Law

Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Health and Medicine

Science

• Learn how you can create change by doing what you love, in a career that’s right for you.

WELCOME

Careers that shape the world includes three blocks of interactive and career-focused sessions across a range of study areas, followed by a fourth block of sessions that explore university life and beyond. When registering you’ll need to select one session from each time block. You’ll automatically be allocated to a welcome session when you register.

Register online at uq.edu.au/shapeyourworld. Places are limited, so register early to secure your place.

HOW THE DAY WILL RUN:

TIME ACTIVITY

7.45am – 8.30am Arrival and registration at the UQ Centre

8.30am – 9.00am Welcome

9.00am – 10.00am Block 1

10.00am – 10.30am Morning tea (provided)

10.45am – 11.45am Block 2

11.45am – 12:45pm Lunch (provided)

1.00pm – 2.00pm Block 3

2.00pm – 2.15pm Meet together at the UQ Centre

2.15pm – 3.00pm Block 4

3.00pm Leave UQ

Please read on for session descriptions.

PROGRAM

ARTS, COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION AND SOCIETY

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Boost your career with a second language

Find out how studying a second language can open doors to unexpected careers. Be inspired by stories from our recent graduates and get a taste of what it’s like to study languages at UQ.

Education: open doors to global opportunities

A snapshot of the pathways to a career as a primary or secondary school teacher, and the potential career opportunities beyond the classroom. Take part in interactive discussions, or just enjoy the show.

Excavating the rich human past Discover the work of archaeologists: our outdoor facility provides an excellent setting for learning the ropes of archaeological fieldwork. Work alongside archaeologists as they excavate, map, sieve and identify artefacts.

BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Open science and law The world of science and law are changing and intersecting in new and different ways. This session will compare the open science movement with the evidence-based evidence movement, identifying many challenges.

Politics, Philosophy & Economics (Honours)

Want to become Prime Minister or a political or social economist? Fancy a career in consumer, international or public affairs? Develop critical thinking skills to help solve significant global challenges.

Should Australia save the Great Barrier Reef?

The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest reef with an abundance of marine life. However climate change, coastal development and overfishing are testing its resilience, so is it worth us saving the reef?

The Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours)

The Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) degree is a pathway to rewarding careers as leaders of tomorrow’s complex and dynamic world of business. Discover the options we can offer to help you be part of it.

ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Algorithmic thinking with Ozobots

By drawing paths and creating colour codes, you’ll work together in teams to create a city for a robot (the Ozobot). Be introduced to algorithmic thinking, prediction and planning in a fun and creative workshop.

Build a prosthetic limb Engineers improve millions of lives through developing medical technologies. Design and construct a prosthetic limb for an amputee, and test its effectiveness against other teams.

Burn baby burn Want to know what a fire tornado looks like? See first hand the impact fire can have on building materials or assemblies.

Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs

Through UQ’s Idea Hub, learn how to build your own business model, pitch your start-up idea and begin your innovation journey.

Creating and conserving energy

Energy crisis happens around the world and is most serious in developing countries. Discover some of the technologies used to tackle the issue, and how to determine the effectiveness in helping a community.

Electricity to the world: affordable 24/7 power

1.5 billion people live without electricity - dark nights, no running water, no refrigeration for medicine. We need to do our share to create change. As engineers, our job is to develop this technology.

Producing the perfect drink Take part in a hands-on activity and experience all the elements of a real chemical engineering problem.

Robotics and artificial intelligence

Robotics is a rapidly growing field. Experience building and programming robots and learn about the basics of artificial intelligence.

BLOCK 1: 9.00AM – 10.00AM


SESSION DESCRIPTION

Technology and design Use MaKeyMaKey kits to create human-remote controllers to play Space Invaders or control a flight simulator. The workshop is fun and hands-on, and requires no former experience.

The client’s architect Act as a client’s architect and utilise the principles of architecture (site orientation, client briefing, working to constraints) to develop and design a space.

Virtual reality tour Experience what it feels like to be on-site at a mine, a building site, or a chemical processing plant. If you’re interested in virtual reality, you’ll love this.

HEALTH AND MEDICINE

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Athletic performance to disease prevention

Help build stronger athletes and healthier communities with a career in exercise and sport sciences or exercise physiology. Participate in demonstrations and activities conducted in our Human Performance Laboratory.

Careers at the forefront of healthcare

Impactful and diverse career options in healthcare, in a rapid growth sector. Create change at both local and global levels with solutions to the big issues facing future healthcare.

So you want to be a doctor? Being a doctor is not an easy occupation, however if you have a strong passion and love for the profession it can be extremely rewarding. Find out more about where a career in medicine can take you.

Social work – a diverse and rewarding career

You’ll be surprised at what you can do with a Social Work degree. Be inspired by the exciting possibilities available to you through this rewarding career.

What’s in a smile? Careers in dentistry

Discover what it means to practise as a dentist and other career progression options in the dentistry field.

Why aren’t we all serial killers? Can psychologists read minds? Is what we see really out there? Why do people behave the way they do? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this brief introduction to psychology.

World class careers in biomedical sciences

Breakthrough discoveries at the forefront of biomedical science to tackle the big issues that face healthcare. Also discover alternative careers in biomedical sciences.

SCIENCE

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Careers in earth and environmental sciences

Geography, planning, earth sciences and environmental management graduates assist with managing population booms, poverty reduction, climate change adaptation, and designing our cities. Hear from UQ graduates making a difference.

Sky high job opportunities Careers in occupational health and safety offer a range of lifestyle options including lucrative salaries, diverse workplaces and the opportunity to travel. Learn how you can turn your interest in science into a successful career.

Wet and wild careers in marine science

Discover how marine scientists tackle global challenges like climate change, renewable energy and food security by working at the forefront of research, policy development and industry.

BLOCK 1: 9.00AM – 10.00AM

BLOCK 2: 10.45AM – 11.45AM


SESSION DESCRIPTION

Education: open doors to global opportunities

A snapshot of the pathways to a career as a primary or secondary school teacher, and the potential career opportunities beyond the classroom. Take part in interactive discussions, or just enjoy the show.

Empathy, imagination and drama skills at work

Imagining yourself into the lives of others is a core skill fostered in UQ Drama. Skills in empathy, communication and creative problem solving will make you a more effective actor, manager — or even state Premier!

Social Sciences: the past, present and future

Discover exciting careers in social sciences such as: archaeology, policing and corrections, cultural heritage management, native title, social and public policy, and social planning in the developing world.

Technology in creative music making careers

From composing video game soundtracks, to performing with laptops and loop pedals, to instructing classes with iPads, find out how music technologies are encouraging the growth of new careers and skills.


SESSION DESCRIPTION

How to market and manage world class events

Discover how events are created, marketed and managed. From the Olympic Games to international music festivals, gain insights into contemporary issues surrounding event bidding, event markets and event sponsorship.

Your law degree: how far can it take you?

A law degree doesn’t just lead to a career as a solicitor or barrister. This session will highlight some of the extraordinary career opportunities taken up by our UQ Law graduates.


SESSION DESCRIPTION


By drawing paths and creating colour codes, you’ll work together in teams to create a city for a robot (the Ozobot). Be introduced to algorithmic thinking, prediction and planning in a fun and creative workshop.

Architecture: marshmallow challenge

Using only spaghetti, tape and string. You’ll work together in groups to design the tallest free-standing tower that can support a marshmallow without collapsing.

Build a floating house Design and build a floating house and test your comprehension of physics and balance, as well as of the economics of projects, by keeping a tally of the rising cost of materials and their use.

Design and construct a sustainable bridge

Build a sustainable bridge between two islands, taking into account people, the planet and profit. Be introduced to social, environmental, economical and critical thinking.

How minerals shape the world Did you know that over 40 naturally occurring elements are used to make a smart phone? Find out how minerals are used in society and how engineers help guide the responsible development of resources.



Robotics is a rapidly growing field. Experience building and programming robots and learn about the basics of artificial intelligence.


BLOCK 2: 10.45AM – 11.45AM

HEALTH AND MEDICINE

SESSION DESCRIPTION

A creative approach to teaching PE

Discover how to modify games and activities to emphasise problem-solving in physical education. Participate in various activities and design your own games.

Careers in occupational therapy

Find out about a rewarding career as a health professional in Occupational Therapy.

Careers in speech pathology Discover more about a rewarding career as a Speech Pathologist.

SCIENCE

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Food and the future Feeding the world is one of mankind’s biggest global challenges. In the future, we’ll need to create new types of food, and much more of it. Discover which careers and scientific disciplines can lead you to be part of the solution.

Sky high job opportunities Careers in occupational health and safety offer a range of lifestyle options including lucrative salaries, diverse workplaces and the opportunity to travel. Learn how you can turn your interest in science into a successful career.

The secret life of scientists Find out about your opportunities as a research scientist in chemistry, biomedical sciences, biology and more. A panel of UQ research scientists will share their passion for science and explain where research could take you.

BLOCK 3: 1.00PM – 2.00PM


SESSION DESCRIPTION

Boost your career with a second language

Find out how studying a second language can open doors to unexpected careers. Be inspired by stories from our recent graduates and get a taste of what it’s like to study languages at UQ.

Career advantages of studying the humanities

Learn about the glitterati of CEOs, politicians, entrepreneurs, actors, and artists who all began by studying history, philosophy, classics and the humanities. How will you make your mark in the future?

Ever wanted to be a criminologist?

Criminologists explore why people commit crimes, where and how they are likely to offend, and develop ways to control and prevent further infringements. Find out more about the opportunities of a criminology career.


SESSION DESCRIPTION

Bitcoin: investment in the digital revolution

Technological advancement poses challenges for lawmakers. Understanding the legal issues associated with cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, which is becoming more significant for modern commercial practice.

Lighting the spark: building new businesses

Creating a new business can be fun and rewarding, however it can also bring uncertainty. In this session students will explore theories used by entrepreneurs to learn how to develop their own ideas for a new business.

Why economists play games Economics is more than just the economy. Most of economics is about learning how we can make better choices. One of our tools is game theory, which teaches us how to make money, win elections or even find a partner.


SESSION DESCRIPTION


By drawing paths and creating colour codes, you’ll work in teams to create a city for a robot (the Ozobot). Be introduced to algorithmic thinking, prediction and planning in a fun and creative workshop.

Architecture and landscape Working together in larger groups you’ll construct a bamboo arch shelter. You’ll learn the origins of the arch, and how architects utilise this shape in modern design structures.

Build a prosthetic limb Engineers improve millions of lives thanks to medical technologies. Design and construct a prosthetic limb for an amputee, and test its effectiveness against other teams.

Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs

Through UQ’s Idea Hub, learn how to build your own business model, pitch your start-up idea and begin your innovation journey.

Engineering cleaner water Sanitation and water are two major issues facing developing countries. Learn about the lifesaving process of water filtration, and how civil and environmental engineering contribute to a more sustainable environment.



Robotics is a rapidly growing field. Experience building and programming robots. Learn about the basics of artificial intelligence.


Virtual reality tour Experience what it feels like to be on-site at a mine, a building site, or a chemical processing plant. If you’re interested in virtual reality, you’ll love this.

BLOCK 3: 1.00PM – 2.00PM

HEALTH AND MEDICINE

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Careers in nursing and midwifery

Want to follow in the footsteps of nurses and midwives who have shaped the world? A career in nursing and midwifery can help you contribute to better health outcomes for people worldwide.

Careers in physiotherapy Want to know more about an exciting career in Physiotherapy?

Pharmacy, much more than sticking on a label

Pharmacists are found working in hospitals, the military, health care clinics and of course, your local community pharmacy. With one of Australia’s highest employment rates, pharmacy is a fantastic career choice.

Setting the record straight on dietitians

Food police, sandwich doctors, carrot-stick peddlers? Fear not. We’re setting the record straight on a career as a dietitian.

Why aren’t we all serial killers? Can psychologists read minds? Is what we see really out there? Why do people behave the way they do? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this brief introduction to psychology.

SCIENCE

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Careers beyond the paddock The agricultural sector offers diverse job options and a financially rewarding career. Discover how agriculture, plant science, production or agribusiness can allow you to work in a city or in a regional area.

Careers in mathematics and physics

Find out why a career in mathematics adds up and how the problem solving skills of physicists are contributing to renewable energy and climate policy.

Careers in research Gain a behind the scenes look at one of UQ’s largest research institutes, see current research projects and decide whether a career in research could be a good fit for you.

Working with animals Whether you want to become a veterinarian, a wildlife carer, an equine stud manager or a biosecurity officer, there are science-based programs which can take you into these roles and many other roles that work with animals.

BLOCK 4: 2.15PM – 3.00PM

GENERAL

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Life as a first year UQ student In this session, current UQ students will share their first-year experiences and give some tips on how to prepare for university life.

Maximise your UQ experience and enhance your career

Hear firsthand the experience of UQ students and how to make the most of your time at UQ. This session will provide information about student life and leadership, study overseas, practical experience, mentoring and undergraduate research programs.

Preparing for UQ This session will cover academic preparation, choosing a program based on your career ambition, establishing yourself at uni, scholarships available, accommodation options, and networking opportunities such as clubs and societies.

CAREERSNot sure what career is right for you? Explore some of your career options below:

SCIENCE

• Agribusiness• Agronomy and horticulture• Animal health and welfare• Biochemistry• Ecotourism• Environmental management• Food science and technology• Geology• Landscape design• Marine science• Medicine• Parks and recreation facility

management• Scientific research• Veterinary science• Zoology


• Accountancy• Auditing• Event management• Financial planning• Human resources• International business• International trade and finance• Law• Management• Marketing• Market research• Public relations• Real estate and development• Stockbroking• Travel and tourism management


• Architecture• Audio/video engineering• Biomedical and pharmaceutical

development• Commercial development• Computer and telecommunications• Construction and housing• Consulting• Graphic design• Information technology• Mining• Multimedia design• Power generation• Regional development• Software engineering• User experience design

HEALTH AND MEDICINE

• Aged care• Audiology• Biotechnology• Community pharmacy• Defence• Dental and oral health• Exercise sports science• Government and community health• Health promotion• Health research • Indigenous health• International aid• Nutrition and dietetics• Public health• Rehabilitation


• Anthropology• Archaeology• Arts management• Author• Child and family welfare• Community development• Conservation• Criminology• Editing and publishing• Education (high school

and primary school)• International relations• Museum industry• Music• Public service• Social work

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CAREERS that shape the world includes three blocks of interactive and career-focused sessions across a range of study areas, followed by a fourth block of sessions that explore university