Engineering, Design and Computing School Holiday Program
Across four immersive days, students in Years 9–10 will experience what it’s like to think, create and problem-solve like engineers, architects, designers, planners, and computing professionals. Facilitated by expert lecturers and friendly UQ Student Ambassadors, this hands-on program provides real insight into future careers—while exploring UQ’s cutting-edge engineering, design, and computing precinct.
Students can enrol in one, two, three or four days. Click on the links below to see the day's program.
Day 1: Tuesday 1 July, 8:30am-3pm
Engineering 1: Build a Semi-autonomous Fire Truck
Day 2: Wednesday 2 July, 8:30am-3pm
Day 3: Thursday 3 July, 8:30am-3pm
Computing and Technology: Build and Code a Robotic Arm
Day 4: Friday 4 July, 8:30am-3pm
Engineering 2: Choose from a variety of mini engineering hands-on workshops
Cost
$35 (+GST) per day.
Registration
Register your interest now.
Important information
- Please note each workshop has a max capacity, and registrations will close once this number is reached.
- Students do not need to prepare anything before attending our workshops.
- Students can bring their own lunch or buy lunch from one of the food outlets on campus.
- Attendees are expected to stay with the group for the entire day.
- Registration closes 21 June 2025 (or unless sold out prior). Please register before the closing date.
- Images and videos may be taken for the use of marketing purposes, please advise event staff via email should you not want your or your childs photo taken.
Event enquiries
Please get in touch with the Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Outreach and Engagement team at outreach@eait.uq.edu.au
About Engineering, Design and Computing School Holiday Program
Across four immersive days, students in Years 9–10 will experience what it’s like to think, create and problem-solve like engineers, architects, designers, planners, and computing professionals. Facilitated by expert lecturers and friendly UQ Student Ambassadors, this hands-on program provides real insight into future careers—while exploring UQ’s cutting-edge engineering, design, and computing precinct.
Students can enrol in one, two, three or four days. Click on the links below to see the day's program.
Day 1: Tuesday 1 July, 8:30am-3pm
Engineering 1: Build a Semi-autonomous Fire Truck
Day 2: Wednesday 2 July, 8:30am-3pm
Day 3: Thursday 3 July, 8:30am-3pm
Computing and Technology: Build and Code a Robotic Arm
Day 4: Friday 4 July, 8:30am-3pm
Engineering 2: Choose from a variety of mini engineering hands-on workshops
Cost
Registration
Register your interest now.
Important information
- Please note each workshop has a max capacity, and registrations will close once this number is reached.
- Students do not need to prepare anything before attending our workshops.
- Students can bring their own lunch or buy lunch from one of the food outlets on campus.
- Attendees are expected to stay with the group for the entire day.
- Registration closes 21 June 2025 (or unless sold out prior). Please register before the closing date.
- Images and videos may be taken for the use of marketing purposes, please advise event staff via email should you not want your or your childs photo taken.
Event enquiries
Please get in touch with the Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Outreach and Engagement team at outreach@eait.uq.edu.au