Congratulations, you've made the 2025 Ambassador Team!
As a volunteer student ambassador, your role will be to inspire the next generation of engineers, architects, designers and computing professionals.
Please use the following as a resource and guide for your journey as an EAIT Student Ambassador.
Our objectives are to:
- Recruit high achieving students.
- Highlight study and careers in STEM and design.
- Provide niche and feel-good content for the community.
Our focus is to attract and engage future students, parents and teachers, and we do this at through our events, high school workshops and social media channels.
As a student ambassador you play a huge part. As an ambassador you can:
- Attend high school recruitment events (Open Day, TSXPO).
- Assist with events and activities for current UQ students.
- Facilitate workshops with high school students both here in Brisbane and regionally (travel required).
- Act as a mentor in the High School Ambassador Program (3, 1 hr sessions via zoom).
- Create and share content for our social media accounts.
As an ambassador you are creating a greater sense of belonging by becoming more actively engaged at UQ and within the wider community. Aside from the interpersonal and communication skills that you will develop through the program, you also have access to the following:
UQ Employability Award
If you are participating in the Employability Award, you will be able to claim some hours during your time as an EAIT Student Ambassador under 'volunteering'.
The Employability Aware program has been developed by Student Enrichment and Employability Development to further the University's commitment to supporting students, and graduates to navigate and manage the unpredictable future of work. Please visit their website for further details about the program.
Engineering Professional Practice Hours
Did you know that all Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Engineering and Master of Engineering students have to complete 450 hrs of engineering professional practice before you can graduate?
As an ambassador, you can claim up to 20 hours under category 16, Type B. Full details on the requirements for Engineering Professional Practice are available through Employability.
Certificate of participation
At the end of the year you'll receive a certificate of participation in the program, a great resource for your resume and porfolio.
UQ Future Leaders
Graduating soon? Why not nominate yourself as a UQ Future Leader, an elite program for the most dedicated and outstanding new graduates who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to leadership, academic achievement and service to the UQ community.
Uniform
- UQ Purple polo shirt (provided)
- Professional black pants or black skirt
- Black enclosed shoes
- No Undershirts, cardigans and hoodies
- To have on you at all times: Blue Card, mobile phone
- Groomed hair (both on top of your head and facial)
Code of conduct
- Conduct yourself in a professional manner
- Be courteous, helpful, cooperative and honest
- Do your research and be informed but also know when to redirect questions to another person or area
- Avoid inappropriate jokes, stories, pictures, discussions, swearing – keep it G rated!
- Racism/stereotyping/bullying is not tolerated
- Exhibit professionalism in words, actions and appearance; be engaging and enthusiastic
- Be aware that your behaviour is being watched by young, impressionable people
- Keep a professional distance – you are not a personal counsellor or best buddy
- Adhere to workplace health and safety at all times
The study guide is your bible. It includes information about all our programs including overviews of programs and career outcomes, ATAR cut offs, degreee duration, prerequisites, majors.
It is very important that the information provided to prospective students is accurate.
- If you are asked a question that you don’t know, never make up or guess an answer.
- It is ok to say you don’t know an answer to a question.
- Instead, take one of the following options:
- Defer to an experienced Ambassador or staff member for guidance
- Take the student’s details so that we can get back to them
- Encourage them to email us (contact details on the back cover of UG guide)
- Recommend they come to Open Day to learn more
Conversation starters
Unsure of how to start a conversation with a prospective student, how to present things or how to deal with awkward silences? The below are some tips and tricks to get you started.
Using publications
- When using publications, ensure that you are holding it so that they can read it
- Point out where they can find the information on the page for later perusal
- When using terms like ‘Majors’ and ‘Prerequisites’ make sure they understand what it means
Be proactive
- Say hello first, especially to students that look nervous Have your spiel prepared
- Show interest in what they have to say, ask follow up questions
- Defuse awkward silences with quiet students with lead-in questions “Have you heard about UQ’s…”
Ask questions that help you develop a profile of the prospective student
- Do they have an idea of what they want to do for a career?
- What are their strengths? What subjects do they enjoy at school?
- What do they want out of their university experience? (e.g. travel, well-paying job, flexibility, lifestyle)
Selling points
First Year Learning Centre
- Study/ social space
- Academic advisors and tutoring
- Engineering specialisation events
Women in Engineering and Women in Computing
The UQ Women in Engineering (WE) and Women in Computing Programs are gender equity programs supported by industry program partners. Through various educational activities and events the programs:
- Educate high school students about Engineering. You cannot be what you cannot see!
- Support female students studying engineering by providing valuable mentoring and networking opportunities
- Connect our students
EAIT Get Student Mentoring
- 6 week program for commencing students
- Student to student mentoring – get tips, share experiences and information including services and support
www.eait.uq.edu.au/current-students
www.employability.uq.edu.au/getset
Clubs and societies
- 220+ clubs and societies, many in engineering, architecture, computing and IT
www.uqu.com.au/connecting-u/clubs-societies
Scholarships
Scholarships are a great way to get some extra financial support so that students can focus on their studies. Scholarships are available for future students as well as current students so be sure to mention this.
There are scholarships available for both students who:
- are experiencing financial hardship
- have high academic achievement
- are just starting out or are partway through your degree
- identify as female
- come from rural or remote areas
- are studying specific specialisations and majors
- intend to engage in experiences such as conferences, exchange or study tours
Follow us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us on LinkedIn
Can't find the information you need? Email us at ambassador@eait.uq.edu.au.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning has a wide range of online training where you can expand your skillset. With courses such as:
- How to speak with effortless confidence
- How to command the room and connect with your audience
- Communication tips
There is something for everyone. It is free for all UQ staff and students.
Understanding Culture training
If you would like to understand a little bit more about Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples you can do modules through UQ Learning such as Core Cultural Learning o. Find out further information at the ATSIS Unit here.
Photos
Headshot photos will be taken on Friday 28 March 2025. We will use these photos on our website, in social media and publications. We'll also pass them on to you so you can use them for things such as your LinkedIn profile. We will also be taking some group photos of some of you at this time.
You can sign up to have your photo taken here.
Please wear your UQ Purple shirt, ensure you check the location for your photo, and arrive on time.
If you wish to run workshops with high school students both on and off campus you will need to have a bluecard and be linked to UQ as the organisation.
Please take the following steps to apply for a bluecard.
Click the link - Apply for a Blue Card.
This page will ask you to prove your identity with a proof of ID or Drivers Licence etc.
When you get to the point "Link the organisation – i.e. The University of Queensland" – you may notice an “error” message saying the organisation needs to confirm this link. At this point please do the following.
Send your Account number that has been generated to us (ambassador@eait.uq.edu.au) along with your date of birth (you should receive an email with your account number). We will then link you to UQ as the organisation. After this you should then receive an SMS or email from Blue Card Services about this approved link and can go back online to complete your blue card application.
If you already have a bluecard number please just sent that along with you date of birth to us to that we can link you to UQ.
The approval process takes 5 working days and Ambassadors cannot start work without a card.
For International Students
You will need a Customer Reference Number (CRN) from the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) before you apply for your blue card to prove your identity. A CRN number is found on any TMR product – if you are unsure if you have one a list can be found here.
If you do not have a TMR product you will need to gain one. A Photo identification card is the best option for those who don’t hold a drivers licence or Australian Passport. Further details about this and how to apply are available here https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/licensing/proof-of-age.
Please note you will only need a bluecard if you intend to run workshops with high school students.