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Education outreach and academic support

Our learning activities for school students and learners are designed to develop their skills, capabilities and confidence, and ease and encourage their transition to higher education.

Subject-specific opportunities

We have a range of experiences which cover specific topics, subjects and career pathways.

STEM Outreach

We provide future scientists and engineers with opportunities to learn new skills, meet like-minded people and spark an excitement for their chosen areas.

Get involved with STEM Outreach

Humanities outreach

Our activities develop curiosity and creativity in art, communications, design, architecture, education, languages and social sciences.

Engage with Humanities outreach

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Mentoring and guest speakers

Our subject matter experts may be available for presentations or guest speaking opportunities.

Organise a session by emailing prospectivestudentservices@curtin.edu.au

Year 9 to 12 Information Evening

Thursday 1 June

Join us for our upcoming Year 9 to 12 Information Evening to learn more about early offers, entry pathway options, scholarships and more. Plus, you’ll have the chance to gain insights about uni life from current students and receive in-depth info from course experts.

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Equity focus

We have a range of outreach programs customised for groups who have traditionally been underrepresented in higher education.

Initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

We are committed to improving educational and social outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and we have a range of outreach activities designed to empower and assist young First Nations students in pursuing higher education.

Our Centre for Aboriginal Studies (CAS) organises various programs and initiatives for school students – contact CAS to find out more.
The Indigenous Australian Engineering School is a forum where young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can experience engineering studies and careers.
Mining and the Lands is a camp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school girls to experience the mining industry.
We conduct personalised campus visits and in-school workshops for students participating in the Follow the Dream program. For more information, contact aheadinschool@curtin.edu.au

Regional, rural and remote outreach

We conduct presentations and campus visits for regional, rural and remote students.

Girls in STEM

We run a number of initiatives to increase girls’ engagement with STEM. These include programs that showcase diverse career possibilities, raise the profile of female role models and increase the opportunities for girls to get hands-on with STEM.

AHEAD education outreach

The Curtin AHEAD program includes a range of exciting activities and tailored assistance for school students and community members, including on-campus experiences, camps, school-based workshops, mentoring, and prison engagement. These activities raise awareness of higher education and help participants to develop the social and academic skills they need to pursue a learning pathway.

Prison engagement

As part of the Community Development educational outreach program, Curtin offers a range of courses that can be completed in prisons, and we work with incarcerated students to meet their educational goals. Explore more about our outreach and engagement programs.

Talent development

Our talent development programs are designed to discover and nurture talented students and learners.

Rising Scholar Program

Our Rising Scholar Program (RSP) offers a select number of high-ability students in Year 10, 11 and 12 the opportunity to engage in tertiary learning while also providing them with a genuine Curtin student experience.

RSP students receive full fee sponsorship and study one first-year unit per semester on a not-for-degree basis, to a maximum of four units across the program. A range of units is available from all four faculties: Business and Law, Health Sciences, Humanities and Science & Engineering.

Subject to satisfactory completion, students are eligible to gain Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) upon enrolling into a relevant Curtin degree after high school. During their time in the RSP, they’ll also familiarise themselves with the ways of tertiary education and engage in all relevant Curtin activities like other regular full degree students.

For more information about the RSP, contact Rising.Scholar@curtin.edu.au

Innovative Schools Consortium

Through a partnership with Curtin, secondary schools can help their high achievers fulfil their potential. Identified students participate in programs that build their skills and strengths in innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. They receive a record of their achievements that can be used towards meeting university admission criteria, gaining accelerated entry into Curtin or supporting their scholarship applications.

Interested in collaborating?

To discuss potential opportunities to support and develop talented students, get in touch.