News for Schools- Term 4, 2015
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Undergraduate study at the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning at the University of Sydney
Do you have students interested in enrolling in the Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture and Environments, or the Bachelor of Design Computing who are worried they might not quite reach the ATAR? The flexible entry and additional submission portfolio is a way for students who are close to the required ATAR (or equivalent) to gain entry into the course.
The portfolio is the main element of the flexible entry application. It is a small sample of the creative work students have done. This might include artwork, music, architectural work, web design or development, 3D modelling, technical drawing, written work and anything that demonstrates skills in design and creativity. To help students with their application, we've put together a short video with tips and advice on what to include.
University of Sydney Business School set to open
The new University of Sydney Business School building will open in early 2016.
Specifically designed as a place to exchange ideas and connect and collaborate for good, the building will enable transformational learning and inspire cross-disciplinary, cuttingedge research that benefits both business and society.
With more than 9100 square meters of flexible teaching and learning space, including 12 new lecture theatres and 42 seminar rooms, along with the latest technology you would expect from a world-class institution, the new building will become the Business School’s hub for students, staff and alumni.
Keep upto-date with all the latest developments here.
2016 Dates:
Sydney Science Experience
13-15 January, 2016
Have you ever found yourself questioning the science behind CSI and NCIS? Are you interested in the psychology involved in Criminal Minds? Are you fascinated by Sci Show, Veritasium and Vsauce on YouTube? If you're a natural problem solver and enjoy exploring a case from every angle, the Sydney Science Experience is the only place you need to be in January.
Designed for students about to start Year 10 or 11, the Sydney Science Experience is an opportunity for science enthusiasts to participate in a range of hands on workshops and lectures uncovering the reality behind popular TV crime shows.
Sydney Conservatorium supporting regional NSW
We have recently affirmed our commitment to regional NSW by signing a new MOU with the Association of NSW Regional Conservatoriums. Look out for the announcement of our 2016 program and plans for our ensembles to tour to these fantastic regional centres of musical excellence.
We are also pleased to welcome our friends at the Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia, who moved into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music (The Con) last month.
Creative Graduating Exhibitions 2016
Graduate Architecture Exhibition 2015
Thursday 3 December, 2015 - Sunday 17 January, 2016
The 2015 Graduate Architecture Exhibition will showcase outstanding ideas in design, planning and innovation, promoting architecture and all its manifestations in the built environment. The exhibition will show the work of all graduating students of the Master of Architecture and the Bachelor of Design in Architecture studios, giving insights into the creativity and research of the faculty.
Graduate Interaction Design Exhibition 2015
Thursday 26 – Friday 27 November 2015
Featuring the work of all 2015 graduating students from the Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts and the Bachelor of Design Computing.
The Indigenous Australian Engineering Summer School
The Indigenous Australian Engineering Summer School (IAESS) is an annual event, established and funded by Engineering Aid Australia (a non-profit organisation). All travel, accommodation and meal costs are covered by the program.
IAESS will be held from 10-16 January, 2016. We are looking for 20 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, male and female, who are entering Years 11 and 12 in 2016. Applications close October 16, visit the webpage for further information.
CAREER FOCUS
New Thinking, New Healthcare
As Australia confronts growing demands on the healthcare system, our lecturers discuss the trend towards integrated healthcare and more humanistic, innovative approaches to problem solving.
Experts were asked to describe healthcare in three words and answers ranged from satisfying, surprising and joyful to diverse and challenging. Some said they had started on career paths or studied things unrelated to health.
Professor Donna Waters (Dean, Sydney Nursing School) said that she felt she “always wanted to be a nurse”, and decided she would pursue that career from a young age, whereas Karn Ghosh (University of Sydney Physiotherapy alumnus, founder of Hit100) transferred into Physiotherapy from another degree and immediately realised it was a better choice for him.
All panelists agreed that the University of Sydney is set apart by itsbroad range of health sciences offerings, fantastic staff and world-leading research. Professor Michelle Lincoln (Deputy Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences) particularly stressed that Sydney has an excellent portfolio of academic staff.
Dr Claire O’Reilly (Coordinator of the Bachelor of Pharmacy) and Professor Glenn Salkeld (Head of Sydney School of Public Health) agreed that the future of healthcare requires students who are willing to be leaders in the fieldand who can adapt and constantly earn new skills. All panelists stressed that graduates from the University of Sydney were prepared to be leaders in their field who will eventually be able to take on roles in healthcare that are yet to exist.
When asked what makes a good healthcare professional, the panelists agreed that they should be a good communicator, be passionate about public healthcare and be able to ‘see outside’ of themself. Healthcare is a career for caring, innovative and passionate learners. Panelists also agreed that increasingly healthcare is becoming more integrated between disciplines, so negotiation skills and a collaborative work ethic are very important for the future.
To find out more about studying in the Health Sciences at the University of Sydney visit the Health Sciences webpage.
STUDENT PROFILE
Profile: Karl Sternberg, student, Bachelor of Food and Agribusiness
“I have always been interested in the agriculture industry, having grown up in a regional town. I had been a chef for five years and, along with my interest in food, I was looking at ways to further my career, but with better working hours and conditions,” says Karl Sternberg, student in the Bachelor of Food and Agribusiness.
Karl has since developed an interest in sustainable practices and wants to make a difference to the way consumers see the food they eat.
“I began looking into commercial food production and found this course. I was extremely interested in being able to learn about both business and science in one degree,” Karl says.
“I found that many universities offered food science or agribusiness but did not combine the two. I was also working in Sydney at the time, so the transition from chef to student was easier.”
Karl enjoys the variety of subjects taught in the degree.
“Studying both business and science means that we’re not just in lectures and tutorials every day,” he says.
“We break it up with practicals and site visits. It allows us to get a good balance between understanding and practicing what we’ve been taught.”
Being part of a defined course also has its benefits.
“The social aspect has been great. We’re all like-minded people with similar interests, but come from a wide variety of backgrounds,” says Karl.
Karl believes that as a society, we need to develop more sustainable ways of producing food and inform consumers about where their food comes from.
“I am extremely interested in sustainability,” he says.
“I believe that as the population is growing, we are putting more and more pressure on our environment. We need to educate consumers to make the right decisions.”
With so many opportunities, Karl says it is hard to choose just one career path.
“I am extremely interested in food product development, “he says.
“Working in a test kitchen, designing new food products would be very interesting.”
Karl hopes to eventually move into producing his own product lines, but says that is, for now, a long way down the track.
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