The QUT workshop program offers a unique way for students to explore a study area. Students can write their own code, or program their first Arduino project diving into the world of mechatronics and computer science; create their first advertising campaign and get a taste of the world of business; or step into a moot court to practice real-world legal skills. We use content and experiences linked to the Australian Curriculum and the capabilities and skills framework and QUT discipline leaning outcomes.
Our workshops are half-day or full-day events depending upon your workshop of choice. Schools can request a booking for one of the following options:
- one half-day workshop (approximately 2.5 hours)
- two half-day workshops run on the same day (full-day visit, approximately 5.5 hours including 45 minutes for lunch)
- one full-day workshop (full day, approximately 5.5 hours including 2 breaks).
As part of your workshop visit to Gardens Point campus, your school group can also add one or more of the following add-on experiences:
- 30-minute interactive experience at The Cube
- 30-minute campus tour
- 60-minute ‘The Future Workforce: Jobs and Skills for the next generation’ workshop
- 30 minute ‘Work Window’ virtual reality experience.
These supplementary experiences are only available as an add-on to a high school engagement workshop, or in conjunction with another QUT activity, for example, a campus tour.
Workshops and supplementary activities require a minimum class size of 16 students and a maximum of 32 students. If you want to bring more students, email the QUT High School Student Connections team at highschool.workshops@qut.edu.au.
Bookings
We’re now taking bookings for workshops in terms 1 and 2, 2025.
Due to demand, each school is restricted to a maximum of two workshop booking requests per semester. All bookings are tentative and subject to the availability of university space and presenters.
Students do not need to prepare anything before attending our workshops. For full-day visits, there is a 30-45 minute lunch break. Students can bring their own lunch or buy lunch from one of the food outlets on campus.
While the workshop is fully-funded by QUT, schools are responsible for organising their own travel to and from QUT. See our Gardens Point campus map for directions.
Before booking your workshop, read the health and safety guidelines and the workshop terms and conditions.
Access health and safety guidelines for workshops
Download the high school workshops terms and conditions (PDF file, 148.6 KB)
SERF field trips
QUT is supporting schools with facilitated day visits to assist in the completion of their Biology Unit 3 mandatory practicals. Students will complete their mandatory practicals on one of QUT’s real-world research sites: Samford Ecological Research Facility (SERF).
Our workshops
AdVenture: the future of advertising in the real world
Students learn about the world of advertising and media, and create their own advert.
Discipline areas:
Year level: 7 to 12
Duration: Half-day
AdVenture: the future of advertising in the real world workshop
Arduino beginner: blink challenge
Students take the first steps into real programming using Arduino, with the blink challenge.
Discipline areas: T E M
Year level: 7 to 8
Duration: Half-day
Arduino beginner: blink challenge workshop
Astrobiology: life on Mars?
Discover how scientists are searching for life on Mars.
Discipline areas: S
Year level: 9 to 10
Duration: Half-day
Astrobiology: life on Mars? workshop
Clean energy: wind power
This workshop investigates modern energy production through application of civil and mechanical engineering theory.
Discipline areas: S T E M
Year level: 7 to 10
Duration: Full-day
Clean energy: wind power workshop
Code a solar system
Students work together to create an orbiting robotic solar system using Sphero robots in this exciting introduction to coding.
Discipline areas: S T E M
Year level: 7 to 10
Duration: Half-day
Code a solar system workshop
Collaborative health care in action
Students develop a patient-centred care plan based on clinical information, showcasing the importance of interprofessional collaboration.
Discipline areas:
Year level: 9 to 12
Duration: Half-day
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