Engineering Futures - University of Sydney

Are you worried that your days will be full of studying with no time to see the sites or socialize?

• Cultural and social activities including Australian Football, Cricket and lots of opportunities for BBQ
• Engaging lessons,
• Interactive workshops and a plethora of social fun and discovery!

Our accommodation at St. Paul’s College offers the finest collegiate educational experience for our academic summer programme:

• Participants stay in comfortable single bedrooms with access to common rooms and event spaces for our social and cultural program.

• Males and females have separate accommodation, and there is wi-fi available throughout.

• Sydney Harbour Cruise
• Sports Tournament at Manly Beach
• Murder Mystery Night at the College
• Full-Day Excursion:
  • Explore Iconic Sydney Landmarks
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Australian Museum
  • Royal Botanic Gardens

Activities and excursions are run by our team of friendly mentors who are current University of Sydney students and city experts.

Arrival Time for the Programme

• **Recommended: **Between 14:00 and 16:00 on the first day

Upon Arrival:

• Head to Main Reception at St. Paul’s College

• Staff assistance for Welcome and Registration

• Receive Arrival Pack and Room Keys

Airport Transfer Service:

• For Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) arrivals

• Shared, chaperoned service

• Departs from Terminal 1

• Transfer times: 11:00 and 14:00

• Cost: £70 per journey

Driving to the Programme:

• Short-stay visitor parking available on-site

• Entry via City Road gates, down the driveway

• Main office: through arched doorway on the left

• 35+ hours of academic sessions from Oxford University and Cambridge University tutors
• Academic skills workshops
• Personal project / presentation

Academic Skills Workshops:

• Unlock participants’ potential, giving them the tools to prepare for the next steps of their education and future goals.
• Focus on enhancing study skills
• Support for university-level learning
• Diverse and enriching range of topics – past examples have ranged from ‘Productivity tips’ to ’21st Century Technology Skills’.
• Unique learning experience outside traditional schools

Sample Modules:

Module 1: Electrical Engineering

• Learn and apply electromagnetism principles
• Explore electrical components: digital circuits, sensors
• Construct a radio receiver Module 2: Mechanical Engineering
• Review kinematics, Newtonian laws of motion
• Study rigid body dynamics, 2D and 3D objects
• Design earthquake-resistant buildings, pitch ideas Module 3: Material Engineering
• Dive into nanoscience and nanotechnology
• Evaluate and consider new materials
• Understand development and testing of new materials Module 4: Engineering A Solution
• Solve a real-world problem in pairs
• Apply engineering principles
• Present and demonstrate a working prototype

Nathan J:

• PhD Candidate in Bioelectronics Research Group, University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering

• Masters in Engineering (MEng) in Electronic Engineering and Nanotechnology from the University of York

• Masters of Research (MRes) in 2D Materials from the University of Cambridge

• Specialization: Biocompatible flexible electronics, conductive polymers, 2D materials

• Focus on developing organic electrochemical transistors for neural interfacing

Guest Speakers from Previous Summers:

• Abi Oyepitan - Former Olympian: A two-time Olympian and Commonwealth Gold and Silver winning track and field athlete.

• Dr Lynda Shaw - Neuroscientist & entrepreneur: A journey in personal development - how to create your own set of tools to fast track success

• Dr Nigel Warburton - Philosopher, author & journalist: How do great people find answers to deep and meaningful questions?​​

• Transfer fee: per journey 90 USD (From Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Terminal 1, 11:00 and 14:00. Transfer available to book one month before the arrival

• This program is accredited by British Accreditation Council (BAC)

• Meets global standards for academic provision and student welfare

• Top priority for participant safety

• Staff undergo enhanced background checks and safeguarding training

• Participants assigned to a “Mentor Family” of 10 students

• Mentors offer support, advice, and share their experiences

• School management and supervision is managed by senior, experienced College Managers in Cambridge, Oxford, London, and Sydney

• College Managers trained to Level 3 Safeguarding standards

• Resident summer team and college personnel supervise sites 24/7

• Encourage student independence within safe boundaries

• Team supervision ensures safe and rewarding experience

This program is suitable for:

• Students with at least a B2 level of English.

• Students aged 13-18 years old.

• Students are required to travel to Australia to join the programme in person.