The Medicine Information Session provides students with an insight into key components of the Adelaide University medicine program, including the student and learning experience, teaching facilities, placements and career outcomes. Entry requirements are also covered to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the application process.

Discover the vital role that Public Health plays in promoting community well-being and preventing disease. In this session, students will explore topics such as epidemiology, health promotion, and healthcare disparities. Students will participate in hands-on activities and group discussions to have a hand a being at a Public Health expert. The workshop is an opportunity to explore the diverse and rewarding field of Public Health, empowering you to make a positive impact on the health of individuals and communities. Don't miss out on this eye-opening introduction to public health!

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: 9 - 12 

Discover the vital role that Public Health plays in promoting community well-being and preventing disease. In this session, students will explore topics such as epidemiology, health promotion, and healthcare disparities. Students will participate in hands-on activities and group discussions to have a hand a being at a Public Health expert. The workshop is an opportunity to explore the diverse and rewarding field of Public Health, empowering you to make a positive impact on the health of individuals and communities. Don't miss out on this eye-opening introduction to public health!

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 60 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

This presentation provides information about study options in the area of health and medical sciences, the entry requirements and explores potential careers in health.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 25 students 
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

Students will cover fundamentals of dentistry as they navigate the intricate landscape of tooth anatomy. In this engaging session, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the importance of oral hygiene and the impact it has on overall health. From the roots to the crowns, explore the secrets behind a healthy smile and learn the essential dexterity skills required for precision in dental care. Brush up on brilliance together!

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

Come to the state-of-the art Dental Simulation Clinic and participate in a range of hands-on interactive activities. These include: making alginate impressions/study models, evaluating sugar/acid content of foods/drinks, and investigating teeth (form and function). Students will meet passionate and award winning staff and students from the Adelaide Dental School and find out about careers in oral health and dentistry.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 20 students 
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

Unlock the secrets of the mind as students explore topics like cognitive processes, social norms and memory formation in this interactive workshop. Students will expand their understanding of the complexities of the human mind and gain practical insights into improving memory and overall well-being. Join us for an enlightening and thought-provoking experience!

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 25 students 
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Year level: 9 - 12 

Nursing is considered a hands-on profession and the rewards nurses gain from looking after people stretch far beyond just ‘helping’ them. Whether supporting care in people’s homes, hospitals or out in the community, your compassion will be valuable in maintaining your patients’ quality of life; and in return, you will share significant moments in their lives. Clinical placement is a major part of the Bachelor of Nursing degree and we teach you many communication and practical skills in the simulation centre before you go out on placement. This session will give you the opportunity to talk to staff about the Bachelor of Nursing requirements, as well as gain insight into some of the skills you will be required to perform as a student nurse.*

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 20 students 
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

Come and learn about what can go wrong with the human body. Explore what diseases such as heart attacks, strokes and cancer actually look like in a human body by looking at real human pathological specimens in the Vernon-Roberts Anatomy and Pathology Museum. Students will gain a great insight into the causes and complications of such diseases and the areas of anatomy, pathology and physiology. This session will also give students the opportunity to talk with some of our Health and Medical Sciences academics and learn more about the Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences degree, our research and much, much more!

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 25 students 
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

Discover how sociology can help you better understand the social inequalities people face and how those inequalities can be addressed by societal changes. Students will be challenged in this workshop to engage with sociological ideas to think imaginatively about how a better world can be realised. 

Location: On campus (North Terrace) & in school
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 60 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

What do social influencers, political campaigners, writers of propaganda and marketing have in common? Language. How do individuals, groups and organisations use language to shape meaning and influence the way we think and behave? In this workshop you will investigate real world examples of language that play with meaning with profound consequences for people and society.

Location: On Campus (City West) & in school
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 60 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

The most powerful tool your body has equipped you with is Sleep. When you prioritise sleep, you enhance your problem-solving abilities, creativity, and emotional well-being. This means better gaming, winning gold medals and acing your exams. In this workshop you'll gain insights on sleep and unlocking your full potential, find out how much sleep you actually need, tips and tricks for enhancing your sleep quality.

Location: On Campus (City West or Magill) & in school
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 60 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

Do you have a question about social sciences? Would you like to speak with one of our world-renowned researchers in the field? If so, book this session to have one of our academics from the requested field visit your school or run a session on our North Terrace campus and have all of your questions answered.

Fields on offer include Anthropology, Asian Studies, Criminology, Gender Studies, Geography Environment and Population, Politics and International Relations or Sociology.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: Negotiable 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: Negotiable

Delve into the fascinating world of anthropology and learn how this field can open doors to a deeper understanding of our global community. In this workshop, students will learn about everything from the behaviours and cultures that form our society and truly make us human, to how to be a social science researcher, and even the surprising relationship between custard tarts and good hair!

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 25 students 
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

Whether we realize it or not, politics is ingrained into our everyday society and is far more than just political leaders and fancy meetings. In this session, students will form groups and create their own countries, then discuss real world situations from the point of view of their own countries and reflect on how they mirror the real world.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: 9 - 12 

Step into the shoes of international lawyers in our Legal Studies: Courtroom Clash workshop, where students engage in mock trials to gain hands-on experience with global legal studies, in a simplified and digestible format. Develop critical thinking and advocacy skills while navigating complex legal scenarios.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: 9 - 12 

What is community development? What makes a community? Would we be able to survive without shopping centres, roads, public transport or clean water? Is poverty something that we can eliminate? If so, how? Explore these issues and more through this deep dive into international development and learn how you can make a difference in our changing world.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: 8 - 12 

In this workshop, students will delve into the captivating history of the Cold War era, actively exploring the concept of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) through interactive activities, thought-provoking discussions, and immersive simulations. Through this unique experience, participants gain a deeper understanding of the geopolitical tensions, nuclear arms race, and the delicate balance of power that defined this pivotal period in world history.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

You’ve landed your dream job: policy advisor to the Australian Government. What advice will you give? What priorities do you need to consider? Discuss, debate, and reflect on what you would do if you had the power to create change.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

In this workshop, students will explore how climate change will impact life in South Australia by 2050. Through discussion and activities, they’ll think about how to adapt, and whether those changes can happen individually or need support from the government and others. It’s their future — how will they help shape it?

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

Game designers need to balance technical skills with creativity. In this presentation students will delve into the mind of a gamer to understand what makes a game playable and engaging, and what’s the latest practice in the gaming industry.

Location: On campus (Mawson Lakes) & in school
Online availability: Yes
Capacity: 60 students 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

Using Java to develop a robot tank, students will battle with other teams in an on-screen arena. They will learn the basics of programming and are introduced to artificial intelligence.

Location: On campus (Mawson Lakes) 
Online availability: No
Capacity: 22 students 
Duration: 60 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

This collaborative research and teaching space is on show for students. Featuring VR and projection technology, students will explore UniSA’s virtual portfolio of immersive digital visualisations from the Adelaide coast to outback Australia, from a transformed building site to a drone boat laboratory, and many more.

Location: On campus (Mawson Lakes) 
Online availability: No
Capacity: 24 students 
Duration: 60 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

The construction industry is a complex and highly organised commercial industry, constantly evolving in the digital era with the accelerating pace of digital transformation, emerging technologies, and an increasing emphasis on sustainability – including green and smart building practices. This interactive presentation is designed to take students through the changing industry and help them discover why a construction career is right for them.

Location: On campus (City East) & in school
Online availability: Yes
Capacity: Negotiable 
Duration: 60 students 
Year level: 10 - 12

Information Technology reaches into every facet of life – work, family, sport and leisure. The ever evolving way we use and leverage technology means there are new opportunities in this profession emerging every year. This interactive presentation is designed to take students through the advancing technology industry and help them discover why career in Information Technology is right for them.

Location: On campus (Mawson Lakes) & in school
Online availability: Yes
Capacity: 60 students 
Duration: 30 - 60 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

Mozzie Monitors introduces students to the world of Medical Entomology. Following an initial discovery of existing student knowledge, students are then introduced to the range of medically important insects, ticks and lice. Students then do activities to develop knowledge of mosquito biology, anatomy and diversity, and gain practice in observation of wild caught insects and identifying key features. Finally, students are shown how mosquito traps work and how anyone can contribute to mosquito studies through citizen science around their own homes. An additional optional program feature is for teachers to join the Mozzie Monitors program, obtaining a trap and instructions for use with their class in the following weeks.

Location: On campus (Mawson Lakes) & in school
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Year level: 9 - 12 

You and your team have been hired by a Professional Hacker. Together, you will complete puzzles/tasks to bring down the target network, making use of real networking tools and gear.

Location: On campus (Mawson Lakes)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 25 students 
Duration: 60 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

Water is one of our most precious resources. How do we find groundwater using seismic methods? Geophysicists generate micro-earthquakes using a sledgehammer and measure the passage of waves though the Earth. Waves travel five times faster in water than in air, so we can find where water lies in the soil beneath our feet. 

* Subject to presenter availability.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 20 students 
Duration: 50 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

Geophysicists explore the composition and dynamic processes operating within the solid Earth and fluid exterior by exploiting physical fields that can be remotely sensed. Variations in gravity are used to explore for petroleum and mineral resources, monitor groundwater changes, locate faults, and monitor volcanoes. In this activity, students will measure relative changes in gravity experienced at the Earth’s surface as a result of variations in the density of rocks underfoot using a gravimeter. Students will also look at different rocks samples and measure their magnetic properties.

* Subject to presenter availability.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 20 students 
Duration: 50 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

Get an introduction to atomic absorption spectroscopy and see a spectrophotometer in action. This activity can be extended to include What's in our Water? activity.

* Subject to presenter availability.

Location: On Campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 20 students 
Duration: 50 minutes
Year level: 11 - 12 

To ensure that foods do not contain more than the regulation amounts of additives, residues and contaminants, analytical methods have been developed to determine the nature and concentration of chemicals in food products. One of these analytical methods is chromatography. Students will be introduced to this technique by using it to separate food colourings and the natural components of spinach.

* Subject to presenter availability.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 50 minutes
Year level: 8 - 9 

For most compounds, the presence of impurities causes a marked decrease in the melting point and/or a broadening of the melting point range. Pure compounds have a defined melting point and/or a narrow melting point range. In this activity, a melting point will determine if the provided substance is pure or impure.

* Subject to presenter availability.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 20 students 
Duration: 30 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

How do you make sure that a satellite travelling at 28,000 km/hr is pointing in the right direction? In this workshop, students will be split into two teams and compete to be the first to control their “satellites” through hands on experiments. Investigate the physics behind the motion of satellites and learn how we control them remotely. Be prepared to experience some obvious and not so obvious consequences of putting a satellite into orbit!

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

Waves are everywhere; we see them with sound, light, earthquakes even in space-time. The interaction of waves with objects, and even waves themselves, impact so much of the world we live in. This workshop includes a range of activities such as creating waves which travel through materials, focusing sound waves to eavesdrop on whispered conversations, sound waves travelling in flammable gasses, and light interacting with itself to measure some of the smallest objects in the Universe.

* Subject to presenter availability.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 60 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12 

This workshop is a unique opportunity for students to learn concepts in the areas of zoology, evolutionary biology and taxonomy, through an interactive, challenging exercise where students will work in small groups and engage with our museum-quality sets of real animal specimens (preserved in resin to allow handling from all angles) to determine their evolutionary relatedness and build their own phylogenetic tree. Prizes on offer for the winning group!

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 10 - 30 students 
Duration: 45 - 55 minutes
Year level: 10 - 11 

Did you know water in our environment contains metals and some of these are essential for a healthy environment while other are not? In this activity, students will use an atomic absorption spectrophotometer to see how chemists determine the levels of metals in water samples, including drinking water and runoff from a local mine. Feel free to ask about bringing along your own water samples too!

* Subject to presenter availability.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 30 - 45 minutes
Year level: 11 - 12 

Everyone recognises spinach by its vivid green leaves, but have you ever stopped to think why they are green? Is it just green chlorophylls or does it also contain other natural components like carotenes and xanthophylls? How would you separate out this mixture to identify what is present? Luckily chemistry has the answer! Students will use the technique of thin layer chromatography to determine just how many components there are in a spinach leaf extract.

* Subject to presenter availability.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 20 students 
Duration: 30 minutes
Year level: 11 - 12 

In this workshop, students will learn about the ins and outs of artificial intelligence, machine learning and adaptive language models through the use of an interactive activity using ChatGPT. Students will learn the pros and cons of AI/ChatGPT and where it will likely go in the future.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 10 - 30 students 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: 7 - 10 

Whether it’s at home or in the workplace, animals are an important part of our lives. They can be trained to behave in certain ways and to perform specific tasks, but how can we effectively train them when they can’t talk back? Delve into the world of animal psychology and discover the complexities of shaping behaviours to achieve desired outcomes.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: 9 - 10 

In this workshop, students will be provided a brief insight into what’s involved in being a Civil and Structural Engineer. The session will focus on the design and construction of a cantilever crane and will cover a range of topics related to the design, analysis and construction of cranes and cantilever structures. Students will have the opportunity to put their newly built crane through its paces while reviewing the engineering process to adapt and improve their structure.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: 8 - 10 

What is your favourite food or drink smell and does it remind you of anything? To understand what we taste, we first need to know how we taste. In this workshop students will learn what senses to use for descriptive analysis and how we research flavour and aroma on a chemical level.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 10 - 25 students 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: 9 - 10 

Have you ever looked up to the sky at night and wondered if we could live up there? Let us take you on a physics trip through the universe and stop off at some of the places we could or could not go on holiday, look at the viability of Earth analogue planets we could one day inhabit, and discuss possible jobs involved in settling on a new planet.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: 9 - 11

In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to learn about the mechanics of levers while building their own small catapults. Using simple materials, they will explore the principles of force, motion, and energy transfer as they experiment with different designs and launch projectiles.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: 8 - 10 

Join us for an exciting coding workshop where you'll learn to program robots for an epic robot battle! In this hands-on session, you'll dive into coding basics, creating commands to control your robot and outsmart your opponents. Your mission? To program the smartest, fastest, and most strategic robot that can knock out the competition and be the last robot standing in the arena.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 45 minutes
Year level: 8 - 10 

Have you ever wondered what military submarines actually do at sea? How they work and what the crew members are living onboard?

In Episode I, this workshop will first immerse you in an Australian submarine on a mission.

Then, in Episode II, we will ask silly questions on submarines… on top of yours:

• What are they for?

• Are they complicated and why?

• Are submarines only for men?

• Why is there red light sometimes on submarines

• Can we see outside?

• How do you find your way underwater?

• Do submarines remain all the time submerged in a mission?

• Where is the power coming from in a submarine? What about Internet?

• What skills do you need to design and maintain a submarine?

Episode III will see students play a serious board game to design a submarine whilst balancing her against different laws of physics.

The post credit scene will reveal the answer of a mystery component functionality for submarines with which the students would have the session to touch and interact with.

* Subject to presenter availability.

Location: On campus (North Terrace)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 60 minutes
Year level: 9 - 12 

The Careers Workshop is designed to help students explore pathways to a future career in the energy, mining and resources industry as part of their career exploration. With a focus on technological advancements and innovations in the sector, this session highlights the diversity of careers in the energy, mining and resources industry, from engineering and science disciplines to community engagement to business management. Throughout the session students will explore their interests and determine how these can be translated into viable employment outcomes. The workshop is interactive and students complete a career planning workbook as part of the session.

Location: On campus (various) & in school
Online availability: No
Capacity: 5 - 50 students 
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Year level: 10 - 12

South Australia is leading the nation in renewable energy resources and our race to decarbonisation. The demand for hydrogen, specifically green hydrogen, is expected to grow six-fold by 2050 and is crucial for meeting our global net-zero emissions targets. In this workshop, students will learn about green hydrogen production through the concept of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis and apply this in a practical setting to a hydrogen-fuelled race car. Tasked with investigating the application of green hydrogen in the transportation industry, students will debate the pros and cons of their findings.

Location: On campus (various) & in school
Online availability: No
Capacity: 10 - 30 students 
Duration: 45 - 50 minutes
Year level: 9 - 12 

The workshop explores the concepts of renewability and sustainability in the context of power generation. Students get the chance to build prototype wind turbines from classroom materials and these are tested by seeing which blade design could spin the fastest to create the most electrical energy.

Location: On campus (various) & in school
Online availability: No
Capacity: 10 - 40 students 
Duration: 45 - 50 minutes
Year level: 8 - 9 

Australia’s mining industry is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, leading the way by adopting emerging technologies that enhance safety, sustainability, and productivity within the sector. This workshop will provide students with hands-on experience with digital technologies and the opportunity to learn about the world of mine automation. Tasked with navigating an autonomous machine (Sphero RVR+) through a ‘mine site’, students will apply their knowledge of block coding in a team to successfully navigate a robot through the mine site. By encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills, the workshop aims to inspire students to consider the career possibilities in automation in the mining industry.

Location: On campus (various) & in school
Online availability: No
Capacity: 10 - 30 students 
Duration: 45 - 50 minutes
Year level: 7 - 10 

Being able to see a solution develop from a problem, through design and prototyping phases to evaluation and testing is a deeply satisfying experience. In many modern industries 3D printing has become the norm in product development and 3D printers are everywhere. In this online, self-paced, 8-hour course, students will learn how to use readily available opensource software (FreeCad) to create and refine objects suitable for production on FDM 3D Printers. Students will learn about coordinate systems, Boolean operations and parametric modelling as they create individual solutions to problems. As part of the course, students will also learn how to slice their products for successful printing (using FlashForge software). No access to a printer is required for this course as the teaching team will ensure students' products are printed on our printer farm and posted out to schools. Of course, if you have a printer you can also print the files yourself!

Location: Online only
Capacity: Unlimited
Duration: 8 hours (over 8 weeks)
Year level: 7 - 8

This online, self-paced, 10-hour program explores the ideas of computational thinking through the use of Arduinos to solve real-world problems requiring digital solutions. The Arduino Uno is a credit card-sized microcontroller that can be flexibly wired with a range of sensors and output devices and is programmed using the C/C++ language. Students enrol in the program which tailors the activities and learning pathway taking into account students' past experiences and confidence with programming. UniSA will supply Arduino kits to students at a greatly reduced rate to complete this course. These kits can be retained after the course allowing students to continue their coding adventure.

Location: Online only
Capacity: Unlimited 
Duration: 8 hours (over 8 weeks)
Year level: 7 - 8 

This program, held at The Clinical Education Centre, opposite the Lyell McEwin Hospital, investigates conditions related to blood. It incorporates information about blood types, components of blood, gaseous transport and hereditary blood disorders. Students will learn about clinical hand washing techniques to minimise germ spread, collect and analyse personal health data, as well as make a diagnosis of the training Manikin used by nursing students in their practical based learning.

Location: Clinical Education Centre
Online availability: No
Capacity: 24 students 
Duration: 1 Day
Year level: 10 - 11 

Embark on an exploration into the core of computational thinking, a pivotal element of mathematics and technology curricula. This workshop extends beyond mere coding, also developing logic, creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative teamwork. Through hands-on interaction with Sphero RVR Tanks, students will convert theoretical concepts into practical skills.

Location: In school
Online availability: No
Capacity: 30 students 
Duration: 3 hours
Year level: 5 - 6

Engineering Day is an engaging full-day program exploring the field of engineering. Students participate in three challenging and exciting sessions, each based on a particular stream of engineering: Electronic Engineering, in which students assemble and construct an electronic circuit board; Software Engineering, where students use Arduino coding software to program and control their own input/output board; and Civil Engineering, where students construct and test an object that can span a given gap.

Location: On campus (Mawson Lakes)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 60 students 
Duration: 1 day
Year level: 6 - 9

Focus on Physics is a suite of experiential programs linked to the SACE Stage 2 physics curriculum. Each program can be undertaken as a single two-hour program or as a full-day visit. A full-day visit can include a campus tour and a physics presentation by University lecturers and/or postgraduate physics students. Three workshops are available: Momentum in Two Dimensions – Students carry out an experimental procedure involving large air tables and plastic pucks to investigate the law of conservation of momentum. Links with the ‘Motion and Relativity’ section of the SACE Stage 2 Physics curriculum. The Motion of Charged Particles in Electric and Magnetic Fields – Students use Teltron Tubes and Hall Effect apparatus to investigate the effect of electric and magnetic fields on electrons. Links with the ‘Electricity and Magnetism’ section of the SACE Stage 2 Physics curriculum. The Interference of Light – Students explore concepts involved in the interference and diffraction of light, including double slit interferometry, calculating the wavelength of a red HeNe laser, measuring the diameter of a human hair, and using a phone’s reflected diffraction pattern to calculate the pixel size of the screen. Links with the ‘Light and Atoms’ section of the SACE Stage 2 Physics curriculum. (Photoelectric Effect apparatus can also be used upon request.)

Location: On campus (Mawson Lakes)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 25 students 
Duration: 2 hours - 1 day
Year level: 12

Foundation of Physics is a full day experiential program linked to the SACE Stage 1 physics curriculum. This program includes hands-on data collection and data analysis and utilises specialist equipment at UniSA's Mawson Lakes campus. The program consists of two workshops – DST Group Radar Technology and Nuclear Physics. The DST Group Radar Technology workshop links with the ‘Waves’ section of the SACE Stage 1 Physics curriculum. Students use an audio radar as a learning tool in an experimental session looking at the radar concepts of reflection and Doppler shift. Two procedures are undertaken - the first uses reflection to determine the distance of an object and the speed of sound in air, while the second uses Doppler shift to determine the speed of a moving object. The Nuclear Physics program links with the ‘Nuclear Models and Radioactivity’ section of the SACE Stage 1 Physics curriculum. Students conduct three procedures that explore concepts of radiation and radioactive decay – calculating the half-life of an indium isotope, exploring the attenuation of gamma rays, and determining the penetrative range of beta particles through aluminium.

Location: On campus (Mawson Lakes)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 25 students 
Duration: 1 day
Year level: 11

Real World Maths is a full day program of Applied Mathematics. It consists of 3 immersive, hands-on sessions:

Networks – Examines graph theory with a focus on mathematical modelling, from train scheduling to pandemics. The Game of SET – A simple card game that reveals some important concepts about probability (and, unusually enough, developed by a genetics researcher who based it on the hereditary characteristics of epilepsy in German Shepherds). Spatial Reasoning – A very hands-on session in which students’ spatial reasoning skills are tested, using activities such as soma cubes and ‘Fold and Cut’. 

Location: On campus (Mawson Lakes)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 60 students 
Duration: 1 day
Year level: 10

STEM Day Out consists of three STEM workshops, each focused on a different STEM learning area and linked to a degree. The Aviation Workshop explores the science of air and flight, as students discover the science behind planes and how they fly. In the Engineering Workshop students work in small groups to design and construct the tallest tower possible, while the Perplexing Puzzles workshop (Mathematical Sciences) provides a series of fun, captivating brain-benders through which students discover how mathematical thinking links to problem solving.

Location: On campus (Mawson Lakes)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 90 students 
Duration: 1 day
Year level: 6 - 8

The STEM Innovation Experience (STEMIE) is a program run across schools in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland. STEMIE is designed to increase science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) engagement in schools and enhance awareness of STEM in the wider community through a competitive curriculum linked program.

Location: In school, Online & On campus (Mawson Lakes) 
Online availability: Yes
Capacity: Unlimited 
Duration: Year long program 
Year level: 9 - 11

STEM Showdown is a program designed to engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities. The students will develop their understanding of STEM and use problem solving skills to complete their weekly task, which is delivered by UniSA staff, or can be delivered by the classroom teacher using the online resources. The students collect points throughout the term to determine who will be crowned the STEM Showdown Champions at the end of the program.

Location: In school & online 
Online availability: Yes
Capacity: 30 per class (multiple classes possible)
Duration: 6 – 10 weeks
Year level: 5 - 6

Many people around the world struggle to survive on less than two dollars a day. STEM for Humanity explores some of the ways that scientists and engineers can work with communities in developing countries to support and improve their lives, in a manner that is sustainable within the community. Across three interactive and challenging sessions, students learn how map making, satellite communication, GPS systems and 3D printing can be applied to solve environmental and humanitarian problems, and how using simple materials with sensible engineering processes can make dirty water clean.

Location: On campus (Mawson Lakes)
Online availability: No
Capacity: 60 students 
Duration: 1 day
Year level: 9 - 10

Lifting up in Kaurna language, the Karnkanthi Education Program is for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander high school students wanting to build confidence to pursue university education. Get the tools, inspiration and early support to succeed in your future study, career and life aspirations. Build leadership skills, sharpen your academic knowledge and participate in cultural and career development opportunities. 

Location: On campus
Duration: 10 activities over 1 year for full program
Requirements / Year level: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Year 10, 11 and 12/13
Cost: Free/fully funded

Good spirit in Kaurna language, Marni Wingku is an immersive full day event held on campus for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students. Discover different Adelaide University disciplines – from science to arts, through innovative, inquiry-based workshops and activities. You’ll build confidence, explore your career aspirations and be inspired to pursue university education.

Location: On campus
Duration: 1 day
Requirements / Year level: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Year 9, 10, 11 and 12/13
Cost: Free/fully funded