Discover UQ at St Lucia Open Day

Learning how to plan a successful QTAC application, hearing about scholarships and exchange opportunities and getting tips from current university students are all options for anyone attending the UQ St Lucia Open Day this Sunday (August 5).

Visitors to Open Day can explore the St Lucia campus, check out the world-class facilities, learn more about the unique courses and career options, meet inspiring teachers and staff and experience the vibrant campus lifestyle.

Event Manager Kate Cuddihy said Open Day was the perfect opportunity for students and their families to gain an insight into university life.

“On the day we offer more than 250 seminars, demonstrations and presentations,” Miss Cuddihy said.

“Staff and current students will be available to give advice and answer any questions about studying at UQ.

“It's also a chance to enjoy some great entertainment and have a fantastic day out.”

Visitors can plan their own personalised itinerary of activities via the Open Day website at youruq.com/openday

Live entertainment and activities will feature in the Great Court, ranging from music from the UQ Big Band to prehistoric bronze casting and inflatable rides.

The UQ Centre will house over 70 information booths where attendees can receive personalised advice about studying at UQ and student support services.

There is also the chance to enjoy a range of tours, including the UQ Library, UQ Sport, Engineering, Science, Exercise and Sports Sciences, and our 11 residential colleges.

UQ's Open Day activities are held throughout August, with events scheduled for Ipswich and Gatton later in the month.

Free parking is available on campus on Open Day and there will also be regular bus, train and CityCat services. For transport information, visit www.translink.com.au.

The St Lucia Open Day attracted more than 18,000 visitors last year.

The University of Queensland is one of Australia's leading universities, with a domestic and international reputation for research and teaching excellence.

Discover the world of exceptional opportunities available at UQ at Open Day, for more information visit youruq.com/openday.

UQ Open Days

> St Lucia (Sunday, August 5) – (9am-3pm)
> Ipswich (Wednesday, August 8) – (2:30pm-6:30pm)
> Gatton (Sunday, August 19) – (9:30am-3pm)

Download high resolution image here. Caption: Prospective students at UQ St Lucia Open Day 2011.

Media: Belinda Berry at UQ Communications (07 3365 2619, b.berry2@uq.edu.au)