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Futures Intensive Challenges: Earn credit and build your portfolio this winter break

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Looking for a way to earn credit, build your portfolio and tackle real-world problems during the mid-year break? You’re invited to take part in four intensive, credit‑bearing challenge-based learning programs running across June and July 2026.

How it works

Each program runs for one intensive week, with students working in interdisciplinary teams to address a real-world challenge. Students earn 25 credit points for passing a challenge, and some students do two in the break.

The four challenges

More information on each challenge will be available after you submit an expression of interest.

Global Futures Challenge

When: 15 to 22 June 2026

More info coming soon.

Sustainability Challenge

When: 22 to 29 June 2026

Work with industry to tackle real world sustainability challenges in creative and collaborative ways.

ReconciliAction Challenge

When: 29 June to 6 July 2026

More info coming soon.

Learning Futures Challenge

When: 6 to 13 July 2026

More info coming soon.

Why take part?

  • Earn 25 credit points per challenge
  • Gain hands-on, real-world experience
  • Work with industry and community partners
  • Build career-ready skills and a strong portfolio
  • Make a positive impact on society

Register your interest

Any student who has already done a year of tertiary study, and who has the space in their study plan (this means an elective unit, or an optional/core unit that your course coordinator can approve a unit substitution for) is invited to register your interest. The units are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all faculties.

Places are limited. If you’re keen to take part in one or more challenges, register your interest now.

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