About us
QUT’s High School Student Engagement program has been running since 2013 and is committed to inspiring the next generation of future leaders. We provide meaningful student experiences for Year 7 to 12 students regardless of background, gender, academic level or location.
We deliver fully funded on-campus workshops, events and professional learning.
Our talented Student Ambassadors inspire, lead and connect with program participants bringing diversity and real-world inspiration into all our activities.
What's on in 2024
We will have a range of activities for students and teachers in 2024.
Workshops
High school workshops
We offer free, curriculum-mapped workshops for high school groups. The workshops are held at our Science and Engineering Centre, and run for either half a day or a full day.
Available workshops
Student experiences
Future You Summit
Delivered in the June/July school holidays providing students in Year 11 and 12 a taste or university life, and an opportunity to expand their skill sets beyond the classroom and explore future career ambitions with like-minded peers.
Campus tours and school visits
Schools can come on campus for a guided tour of our Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses. Or we can come to you, book a school visit and our Student Recruitment team will visit your school to provide students with information about QUT, courses, admission pathways and more.
Experience The Cube
Book interactive 30-minute experiences for school groups in Year 7-12, held at one of the world's largest interactive digital display systems.
Educational Resources for Schools
A collections of educational resources designed to support teachers, students, and parents across a range of topics including curriculum-linked resources, professional development workshops, online lessons and printable resources.
Explore our resourcesExplore STEM careers
Explore the myriad of careers in STEM and develop skills to help you explore your future career options.
Girl power!
Are you a girl interested in STEM and feel like you are the only one? You aren't! Yes women are under-represented in STEM fields but at QUT we're committed to bridging the gender gap. We want to showcase the wonderful women working and studying at QUT who are breaking down the barriers for women and girls!
Widening participation
QUT works with under-represented school groups to build aspiration for university study.
Our Widening Participation Program aims to break down the barriers to entry to university, and make studying and applying accessible to students from all backgrounds. In particular providing support for low income, rural and Indigenous students from eligible schools.
Award-winning program
QUT has received a number of accolades in recognition of the high quality programming delivered to students, teachers and school and industry partners.
QUT’s collective School Engagement program was named international Gold Award winner of the K-12 category (kindergarten to Year 12) at the prestigious Reimagine Education Awards. Read more about this prestigious win.
QUT was also recently awarded the STEM Education Partnership Award in the Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in STEM for 2020 through the Queensland Department of Education. This award is recognition of our contribution to STEM education in Queensland. Read more about this award.
Impact of our STEM High School Engagement Program (2013 - 2018)
Impact of STEM School Engagement Program for Reimagine Education Awards
News
Calling all high achieving year 11 and 12 students: apply now for the QUT Future You Summit!
During their July school holidays, some of the most talented young minds in the State will be engaged in the Future You Summit. This event, now in its twelth year, will offer up to 300 spots for high achieving year 11 and 12 students from Queensland and northern NSW.
QUT Future You Summit prepares Year 11 and 12 students for career success
QUT’s Future You Summit is a week-long event for high achieving students from across the State. The Summit will be held from Monday 1 - Friday 5 July at QUT in Brisbane.
Contact us
If you have any questions, comments or feedback about the QUT High School Student Engagement program, we'd love to hear from you. To stay up-to-date with our news and events, subscribe to our mailing list or join our Facebook group #QUTis4me.