Planning (TBC) hands-on Career Days for students, parents and teachers to try ICT business challenges
Contact officer:
Mr Sasha Dragovelic, 0448 852 734
Smart Systems - media welcome
1-5pm Thursday 31 July
Year 10-12 students are invited to a program of hand-on activities that will explore a range of exciting applications of computer science and engineering to build "smart" systems.
- 1-2pm: Virtual Reality Laboratory Tour. See, touch, and manipulate computer generated worlds in the VR lab. Feel the "weight" of objects as you knock down virtual walls with a haptic input device while viewing the scene in 3D.
- 2-3:30pm: Robotics Challenge. Learn fundamental robot navigation methods and use intuitive graphical programming tools to teach an autonomous robot to navigate an obstacle course.
- 3:30-5pm: Thinking Head Workshop. Meet Stalarc, an animated "thinking head" that is about to make his appearance at the Beijing Olympics. Write a program that responds to questions in natural English so you can have a real conversation with him.
Bookings for this event are essential. To reserve your place, contact Paul Calder, (08) 8201 2827
Careers in the Digital Content Industry
6:30-8:30pm Monday 28 July 2008
Careers Forum, Education Development Centre, Milner Street, Hindmarsh
Hear the inspiring stories of five young achievers and how they prepared for their exciting careers in:
- web design and development
- mobile content and applications
- animation and special effects
- games
- digital marketing.
For further information or to register, contact Sasha Grbich.
Refreshments, displays and career information from university, TAFE SA
and industry specialists will follow the presentations.
Contact officer: Sasha Grbich, (08) 8226 9887
Unisys has launched an Australia-wide IT Traineeship Program. The program offers the opportunity to continue
learning while working for an IT multinational, earning a competitive
salary.
Within this program, Unisys has an arrangement with various state-based
traineeship agencies, technical institutions and registered training
organisations to provide IT trainees with a uniquely professional
opportunity to launch their IT careers. For more information about the traineeships and to apply online, visit www.app3.unisys.com/ittraineeship
Contact officer: Claire Hosegood, 0411 253 663
University of Adelaide School of Computer Science and School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Computer Science & Robotics - media welcome
9.30am–1pm, Tuesday 29 July
Year 11 and 12 students are invited to hands-on activities that will introduce them to computer science and electrical and electronic engineering. In small groups, the students will learn what life is like for a graduate from an ICT program. They will also learn how to program a computer game and robots. Prizes will be available, and this day promises to be fun, challenging and interactive.
Contact officer:
Kirby Gagliardi, 0421 655 698
ICT breakfast for maths, science and IT teachers and careers counsellors - media welcome
7.45-9.30am Friday 1 August
Equinox Room, 4th Floor, Union Hourse
Join us for a delicious breakfast of pastries, cereals, yoghurts, fruit, juice and freshly-brewed coffee and tea. Learn more about career pathways for maths, science and IT students with an interest in ICT. Network with fellow researchers and careers counsellors, engage with current students and academics and hear from two inspiring guest speakers, Dr Matthew Sorell of the University of Adelaide, who will discuss e-Forensics: tracing crime in the digital world, and Ms Lee Kinsman, Software IT Architect, ICM Australia and New Zealand.
Contact officer:
Kirby Gagliardi, 0421 655 698
Careers-On-The-Go
29 July 2008
Designed for students about to seek employment - you can meet and network with employers from leading defence, science and ICT organisations; hear from industry speakers; attend workshops to help in preparing fro that all-important interview; and grab some light refreshments at the same time.
- 5pm Guest speaker: Mr Kerry Hutchings, CEO, Pulse Logistics Systems & University Alumnus
- 5:20pm Guest speakers: Recent graduates Ashley Arnold and Ronak Moussav
- 5:40pm Panel Session: Kathryn Anderson, UniSA Careers Service; Prof Andy Koronios, Head of School of Computer & Information Science; Kerry Hutchings, Ashley Arnold and Ronak Moussav.
- 6:10pm Visit employer booths and light refreshments.
- 6:55pm Workshop: Preparing Written Applications
- 7:25pm Workshop: Making the Most of Industry Placements and Work Experience
- 8:25 Prize Draw
- 8:30pm Workshop: Immigration for International Students
- 9:00 Close and Wrap Up
It's a must for all students who want to understand how to improve their prospects of getting that all important first job.
I am a recent graduate of the BIS Masters Program. Since completing the program in 2007, I have become an analyst with APA Group, the leading energy transmission business in Australia, with interests in over 12,000 kms of natural gas pipeline and distribution infrastructure. At only 24, I've gained two degrees and a Masters from the University of South Australia, being awarded the undergraduate degree and Masters degree in business information systems in only 4 short years. Having been active in the workforce now for over 6 months, you come to realise how important a good foundation is. With the combined year of industry placement and the theory instilled in the BIS program, I've found myself ahead of the pack in a number of areas. Networks of industry partners, valuable hands-on experience and expanded ways of thinking are all part of giving me the edge I need to take myself further."" Scott McKenzie, 2007 Graduate.
Meet Dr Karl!
- media welcome
11am, 30 July 2008
High-profile radio and television author and science commentator Dr Karl Kruszelnicki will be proudly hosted by the University of South Australia School of Computer & Information Science to talk about the great career opportunities in IT. In Adelaide just for this meeting, Dr Karl’s presentation will highlight the opportunities and advances in IT which are growing exponentially, and how contemporary society needs to be aware of these changes and adapt to them. Following Dr Karl's presentation, which ends at noon, there will be interactive demonstrations and talks highlighting multimedia, Second Life, and other aspects of IT in action. A free lunch will be available during the demos and you will have the opportunity to talk in person with Dr Karl.
Contact officer:
Allan Baird, 0403 206 916