Each year The University of Otago invites 400 current year 11 or 12 students from around the country to spend a week in Dunedin over their summer break exploring university life and a project of their interest with academics. Projects include for example, anatomy, anthropology, archaeology, classics, computer science, food science, genetics, immunology, marine science, nanochemistry, pharmacology, philosophy, electromagnetic radiation, physiology, politics, psychology, sports sciences, zoology and more. Students also get the opportunity to 'snack' on other topics in addition to their core project.
The cost of the programme is $675 which covers accommodation, meals and activities. Transport to the event is an additional cost. Scholarships are available to cover costs. Applications for the programme are due by Friday 19th October, and scholarship applications are due by 28th September. If you are keen to attend Hands-On at Otago, please see Mrs Gooch in A5 for application forms etc. You can also find out more here.
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The University of Otago is the only university in New Zealand to offer the opportunity to pursue a career as a surveyor. This is a four year degree and suits students who have good ability across the curriculum including particularly English, Maths and Science. Surveyors have excellent job prospects. There are now three three year degree options available as outlined below.
The University of Otago is now also offering a three year Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Geographic Information Systems. This degree suits people who enjoy social and physical geography, wildlife, the environment and who also enjoy working within a computer environment. Students who are interested in Land Development as a specialty area can complete a three year Land Planning and Development Bachelor of Science degree which encompasses land planning, urban design, land law and civil engineering for land development. Finally, students have the option of completing a Bachelor of Science in Survey Measurement which is ideally suited to students who are good at Maths. Graduates work in the construction industry, mining industry, hydrographic surveying, surveying and can also work in multidisciplinary companies. For more information about the National School of Surveying see here. If you are keen on a career in technology, you may be interested in heading to the Defence Roadshow this Thursday 31st May at 34 Waione Street, Petone, Lower Hutt between 4pm - 7pm. Flyer with more information is attached.
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The PwC Scholarship helps give young Kiwi talent the best start possible by providing financial support during university, a mentor and a paid Summer Internship. The scholarship is an opportunity for students to build skills, knowledge and relationships that will benefit them for life. Check out the PwC scholarship website for more on this year’s campaign. What does the PwC Scholarship include? · $7,000 towards your university fees and course related costs over the course of your degree · a PwC staff member to mentor you during your study · a paid Summer Internship to develop the foundation for your career · access to business networks amongst the best and brightest minds in New Zealand at our social and scholarship events · the opportunity to learn about what we do behind the scenes, so you can choose the career path that best suits you. To be successful, a student’s application should show that they meet the following eligibility criteria: · Applicants should have an alignment between their choice of study and our business areas, which include Assurance, Deals, Consulting and Financial Advisory Services – Tax, Private Business and Legal. Conjoint degrees are also appropriate. Recommended degrees are, commerce/business, law, property, engineering, computer science, bachelor of arts, information systems, digital design and more. · Applicants should highlight their leadership ability with any leadership roles they’ve had both at school and in the community. This includes Head Boy/Girl, Prefect, and team captain and team coach roles. · Applicants should have a positive attitude, problem solving abilities and willingness to learn. · Applicants should have excellent grades across all subjects at school. While grades are important, it is only one of the areas we look at. We look for people with strong personal skills, leadership ability and those who are clearly passionate about something. · Applicants should highlight their career goals and motivation. · Applicants must be able to demonstrate they have the ability to structure and manage their time – part time work, sports training, volunteer work, or long term hobbies are all examples of this. · Applicants should be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. · Applicants should be a final year student at any secondary school in New Zealand. Come and learn about the range of pathways you can take in the New Zealand Defence force. This includes specialist roles, for example a lawyer or doctor, trades such as engineering and communications, as well as exploring the many different tasks carried out by New Zealand Defence through the Army, Navy and Airforce. The session will be held in A5 during lunchtime on Wednesday March 21st. Open to all students from Year 10 - 13.
If you love the idea of making things work, finding out how things work, or inventing and designing things that work, you will be interested in the Engineering Week coming up in August. We don't have much detail about what is involved yet as the programme is still being designed, but at this stage, if you are keen on engineering opportunities - this one or others, please email [email protected] to go on the list of interested students. You may also like to keep an eye on this website for details as they are released.
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