For Schools

Fact Sheets About Schools Engagement

For information on some of our programs and activities with schools see:

• UWS - Committed to Student Engagement in Learning
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) 
• UWS Academic Speakers in Schools
• Fast Forward Program
• Indigenous School Student Mentoring Program 
• YourTutor Program 
• Environmental Education Programs 
• UniSteers
• The NSW Brain Bee Challenge 
• Lachlan Macquarie College - excellence in maths and science  
• Art exhibitions and schools

UWS Young Writers' Day

On 14 October more than 140 year 10 and 11 students from 18 Greater Western Sydney high schools took part in the UWS Young Writers’ Day, hosted by Macarthur Anglican College at Cobbitty. 

The winners of the post-event writing competition have been announced.  For details see Young Writers' Day Competition. 

Getting Down to Business: A Guide for Beginning Teachers

The UWS Schools Engagement Unit, in partnership with local teachers, has developed a guidebook for beginning teachers.

For more information see Partnerships and Programs.

School Graduate Stories

Read about the experiences of recent school graduates now studying at UWS.

See School Graduate Stories.

New Professional Development Opportunities

For information on up-coming school staff professional development courses please see Resources and Facilities. 

Academic Speakers in Schools

Academics from all UWS Schools and most Research Centres are available to speak in schools. There is no charge involved.

For more information, please see Resources and Facilities.

Students at Auburn Girls High School enjoying a presentation.

NSW Brain Bee Finals 2011

An exciting finale to the 2011 NSW Brain Bee Challenge saw the top three students separated by only one point each.  Nearly 130 year 10 students from 32 schools visited the UWS School of Medicine on 4 August to take part in the final rounds of the NSW competition.

To find out who won the individual and team competitions, see NSW Brain Bee Finals 2011.