Hosted events
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A core feature of the Tech School is a regular calendar of events to provide students, teachers and the community with access to inspiring young people, business leaders, VU researchers, networking opportunities, competitions and promote aspirational thinking around careers individuals may have not thought possible or achievable.
FUTURE OF WORK
17th June 4:30 - 6:30 pm
The world of work has never been more unpredictable, all industry sectors are facing a digital technology skills shortage. Join us for a discussion with six industry leaders who will provide valuable insights into what this means for businesses and the job opportunities this is creating for our young people.
Recordings of past events are available on request.
VIRTUAL OPEN
DAY
Friday 4th December
Join us for an informative day where you will learn about our plans for 2021 and hear from leading adolescent psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg and experts on the future of work.
GAMING WEEK
30th November to 3rd December
Join us for a week filled with engaging speakers from Gamers (including YouTube stars), leaders in eSports and experts in game based learning and inclusion.
CAREERS IN ROBOTICS / AUTOMATION
Join us for a conversation with two professionals working in this emerging field and find out how they came to work with robots, what they find exciting and their predictions for the future of this industry.
CAREERS IN TECH
Ever wondered what it’s like to work at Google? Join us for a discussion with the recruiters charged with finding and hiring the tech talent of the future.
CAREERS IN RESEARCH & SCIENCE
Imagine if it was your job to help find a vaccine for COVID-19? That’s what Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos is doing at Victoria University.
NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK
The theme of National Science Week 2020 is Deep Blue: innovations for the future of our oceans.
CAREERS IN DIGITAL DESIGN & COMMS
If you love art, creativity, problem solving and innovation. Come and hear from professionals in creative roles describe the importance of the “A” in STEAM.
CAREERS IN BIG DATA
What is Big Data and why has the role of the data scientist become crucial for businesses?
PEN TESTING
Ever heard of a PEN tester? Come to this workshop to hear from a Cyber professional on the tools and techniques used to keep an IT infrastructure secure.
HACK YOUR FUTURE
Join VU Polytechnic and the Wyndham Tech School for an industry panel discussion, featuring leading professionals in IT and Cybersecurity. Tuesday 9th June.
ACS MEMBERSHIP
ACS is the professional association for Australia’s tech sector.We’re here to guide you into a successful career with the right skills and the right connections
ROBOTS IN SOCIETY
Explore the world of robotics and the part they play in our society and if they will really take our jobs. Monday 11th of May 2020
PEOPLE AND PANDEMICS
An insightful look at COVID-19 a pandemic that currently has the world in its grips. Thursday 7th of May 2020
TECHNOLOGY DURING A CRISIS
Join us as we look at how technology is best put to use when a crisis strikes. Thursday 14th of May 2020
INTRO TO CYBER
Get an introduction to the risks that come with living, socialising, playing and creating business online. Tuesday 5th of May 2020