Siemen Science days –  January 2012 

The Siemens Science Experience is a national program that gives students entering Year 10 an insight into the exciting potential of a career in science and the vital role of scientists in today's society.

The students laboratory work includes investigations in a range of scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, robotics, and physiology. They also attend stimulating lectures by some of UNE's most distinguished scientists.

The students also gain valuable experience of life on a university campus. They have the opportunity to stay in a student residence on campus and, in the evenings, to take part in games and sporting activities under the direction of trained instructors.

Science and Engineering Challenge  - 13 and 14 March 2012

The Challenge is a set of fun and competitive activities involving principles of science, engineering and technology. The concept is to immediately engage students, both primary and secondary, in an activity with a minimum of introduction and theory. Students explore scientific principles for themselves rather than being guided to a predetermined answer. Activities include using science and engineering techniques in activites such as a Mission to Mars, Electrocity and Gold Fever to name a few.

Open Day – 4 and 5 May 2012

The School of Science and Technology will be offering course advising in Lazenby Hall on the Friday of the open day weekend. This offers members of the public a chance to talk one-on-one with our academic staff and to establish points of contact with both academic and administrative staff. Our aim is to offer potential students and their families the specific information they require about our courses in a one stop shop.

Race Around Campus - 4 May 2012

The School of Science and Technology (S&T) and the School of Environmental and Rural Science (E&RS) have combined forces this year to run a new and exciting event for potential students. The 'Race Around Campus' will take place on the Friday of the 2012 Open Day weekend. Make sure to visit the S&T and E&RS stands in Lazenby Hall to collect your passports and start your journey. We have organised lots of exciting destinations and you could be in the running to win an Apple Ipod Touch.

HSC Booster Days – 4, 5 and 6 June 2012

Students from the New England region visit UNE each year  in school groups for HSC-related activities in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics led by UNE academics and technicians.

After attending the event  one of the teachers who had accompanied students from a rural school advised that her students had learnt a great deal, and commented on the value of the “hands-on” experience they had received in the UNE laboratories.

Ag Quip – 21, 22 and 23 August 2012

The giant field days are staged over three days in August and are located in Gunnedah, New South Wales. It attracts over 100,000 visitors, the largest visitation of any rural field day in the country.

UNE attends this event annually and provides information to the public on a range of courses on offer through UNE. 

Far Out Science  

The School of Science and Technology developed a new event for 2011 titled 'Far Out Science' .This event included the annual 'Science in the Bush' activities as well as the new and exciting inclusion of two new days of activities. 'Consumer Chemistry'  which was held at the Centro shopping complex. This event allowed members of the public assess to simple hands-on experiments and the opportunity to discuss different career options available within the sciences. 'Radical Wine' offered  members of the public a night of interesting facts and experiments and the opportunity to fully appreciate a sample of wines from the New England region. 

The dates for the 'Far Out Science' event for the coming year will be made available shortly.