Visitors to La Trobe University’s Albury-Wodonga Open Day can start their Sunday with a free breakfast and coffee before getting hands-on experience of learning in the campus’ multimillion-dollar science labs and nursing simulation facilities.
Current students will be on hand to share their experience of a wide range of courses and to show visitors around the campus.
Albury-Wodonga Head of Campus Dr Guinever Threlkeld said the labs were one example of the cutting-edge learning offered by La Trobe in Albury-Wodonga.
Aspiring students can get hands-on experience in both biomedical and biological science laboratories. They can also see essential nursing skills with patient simulations led by staff and students in simulated hospital labs.
Dr Threlkeld said Open Day was a fantastic opportunity for aspiring students to find the perfect course to suit their ambitions.
“Our academic and professional teams work hard to guide each student to the education and pathways they need to achieve their ambitions and goals. Information and guidance about courses offered on campus and online will be available, enabling visitors to find the study option that best suits their lifestyle.”
Dr Threlkeld said the wide range of courses and industry partnerships at the Albury-Wodonga campus ensured future employment was a focus at La Trobe.
School leavers, career changers and all aspiring students can find out about pathways, subject areas of interest and the impact of tertiary education at Open Day.
Campus tours will run every half hour for people who want a more guided experience of what the Albury-Wodonga campus has to offer. Academic sessions will be held throughout the day for courses including psychology, education, nursing, social work and online business and arts.
Dr Threlkeld said La Trobe’s strong ties with local employers helped students build the experience needed to meet the regional skills shortage.
“Many of our students are employed in the community before they have even graduated.”
The Albury-Wodonga Campus Open Day will be held from 9.30am to 2pm on Sunday, 11 August.
