Join us for a day of hands-on workshops, inspiring alumni stories and exciting prize giveaway, all while discovering what comes next after high school.
Hear from current students, alumni and industry guests about their experience at RMIT. Stay for immersive workshops, free food and giveaways, and by the end of the day, you’ll be sure to see yourself at RMIT.
Choose two out of sixteen different workshops and get a taste of what it’s like to learn at RMIT. This is an opportunity to learn something new while exploring where your passions could take you.
Whether you’re interested in business, design, engineering, health, fashion or something completely different – there’s something for everyone. Register now to save your spot as workshop spaces are limited.
If you're visiting from regional Victoria, drop by at our Regional Welcome pop-up to meet the team, collect free RMIT merch and learn about scholarships, accommodation, and support available to help you move to Melbourne.
Dietary allergies disclaimer:
While we will be catering for common dietary requirements (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, halal) from all our food vendors, we are unable to guarantee accommodation for anaphylactic allergies. If you have a severe food allergy, we recommend bringing your own food.
Alumni feature:
Katie Zhou
Katie Zhou is a Melbourne-based illustrator and graphic designer, with a love for all things colourful, playful and imaginative. Conveying the beauty in the everyday, her work expands across illustration, branding, publication design and more.
At the end of the day, Katie hopes to create art that puts a smile on people’s faces and to inspire others to connect with their inner child. You can explore Katie’s work on her Instagram @katiezhoudesign or website www.katiezhoudesign.com
Student for a Day isn’t just for students – parents and guardians are encouraged to join too! While students are attending workshops, parents are welcome to an exclusive Q&A panel, featuring leading academics and current students at RMIT, talking about student experience, as well as how AI has changed the way we learn and teach.
Professor Karin Verspoor
Distinguished Professor Karin Verspoor is Executive Dean of the School of Computing Technologies at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. She is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health, and a 2021 “Brilliant Woman in Digital Health”. She was also selected as a finalist in the Women in AI Australia/New Zealand Awards 2022 for “AI in Innovation”.
Karin is passionate about using data and AI to improve health outcomes for people. Her work has a specific emphasis on the use of natural language processing to transform unstructured data in biomedicine, ranging from scientific literature to clinical texts, into actionable information.
Dr Huan Vo-Tran
Dr Huan Vo-Tran is an experienced academic leader, researcher, and educator specialising in business analytics, information management, artificial intelligence strategy, and digital transformation. As Head of the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics (DISBA) at RMIT University, he is committed to advancing educational technology, industry-aligned curriculum, and innovation. With a people-first leadership approach, he fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports staff and student success.
His leadership experience includes serving as HDR Coordinator, where he advanced research, mentored emerging scholars, and strengthened collaborations. He has also played a key role in developing and delivering programs including the Master of Business Analytics and AI Strategy, Master of Commerce, and Master of Business IT, ensuring graduates are equipped with the skills needed for the future workforce.
Interest Area: Law
How do judges make legal decisions? Find out in this interactive workshop where you'll explore the foundations of law and put your knowledge to the test through practical, engaging exercises that highlight the challenges involved. Get a glimpse of what studying Law at RMIT and discover what it takes to think like a lawyer.
Interest Area: Business/Commerce
Why do we stick with bad decisions or fall for clever marketing tricks? Discover how behavioural economists uncover the hidden forces behind the choices we make every day. Get a taste of RMIT’s Bachelor of Business, explore famous decision traps and test your instincts in fun, live games at the Behavioural Business Lab!
Interest Area: Business/Commerce
Can you beat the market? Experience the fast-paced world of financial markets in RMIT’s simulated Trading Facility. Buy and sell shares, respond to changing market conditions and make real-time trading decisions while you discover what it’s like to study Finance at RMIT through this hands-on trading activity.
Interest Area: Business/Commerce
Ever wondered how brands know exactly what you want? Step inside RMIT's world-first Marketing Technology Lab and discover how businesses use technologies to connect with customers. Explore a retail store, build your own marketing campaign and experience immersive technologies, AI in action. See what’s possible when you study Marketing at RMIT.
Interest Area: Business
Can LEGO solve a business challenge? Discover what’s it like to study the Diploma of Business at RMIT through this hands-on workshop, where you use LEGO to explore leadership, teamwork and creative problem-solving as you build innovative solutions to real business challenges.
Interest Area: Community Services/Social Work
Could you make a difference in someone’s life? Step into an immersive, story-led simulation where you will take on the role of a support worker. Discover how practical skills, communication and compassion come together to make a real difference in people’s lives while exploring future pathways in Health and Community Services.
Interest Area: Occupational Therapy/Health Science
Can changing the environment change the outcome? Take part in a series of hands-on challenges exploring movement, balance, attention and problem-solving as you discover how changing the task, environment or right support can transform what someone is able to do. Experience Occupational Therapy at RMIT.
Interest Area: Social Science/Psychology
How can you make a difference in your community? Explore the impact of climate change on mental health and wellbeing, and use design thinking strategies to develop innovative solutions.
Discover how Social Science at RMIT prepares you to create a positive change for individuals and communities.
Interest Area: Sustainability/Environmental Science
What are the benefits and costs of the AI revolution on the environment? We can help you find the answer. This is your chance to find out the environmental pros and cons of AI, and experience what it’s like to study Sustainability at RMIT.
Interest Area: Project Management
Can your team beat the clock? Explore the fundamentals of project management and put your skills to the test in an exciting race around campus! You’ll be working as a team to solve challenges, manage time, and learn how planning leads to success, getting a taste of studying Project Management at RMIT.
Interest Area: Landscape Architecture
Ready to explore projections and possibilities in our future landscapes? See first-hand how landscape architects use interactive tools to visualise ideas and bring spaces to life. Experiment with projection mapping and digital sandboxes to create evolving landscapes in the world of Landscape Architecture.
Interest Area: Design
Ever wondered how designers bring ideas to life? Get hands-on with graphic design as you explore creative image-making and printmaking techniques inside the RMIT Makerspace, including a risograph printer. Experiment and create your own collaborative artwork to take home while experiencing what studying Graphic Design at RMIT is like.
Interest Area: Fashion and Textiles
Did you know Australians throw away thousands of tonnes of clothing every year? In this workshop, you’ll gain sustainable, hands-on skills for repairing clothing. These practical techniques are a glimpse of the waste reducing initiatives taught in Fashion and Textile studies at RMIT.
Interest Area: Design/Computing Technologies
Ready to get a taste of the future? Learn how you can make the most of the latest innovative technology with Apple’s Extended Reality tech. Experience what’s possible in RMIT’s Apple Foundation Program.
Interest Area: Computing Technologies
How is computing industries transforming, and how can you be a part of the change? From immersive virtual reality headsets and large-screen interactive games, to piloting virtual helicopters in high-fidelity simulators, this is your chance to step inside RMIT’s VXLab and experience RMIT’s Computing Technologies up close.
Interest Area: Chemistry/Science
How does chemistry explain the world around you? Get hands-on with a series of exciting experiments as you use soap-powered boats to observe changes in surface tension on water and construct an electrode to analyse the amount of electrolytes in sports drinks. Explore fundamental chemistry concepts and discover what it’s like to study Chemistry at RMIT.
Interest Area: Chemical Engineering
How can everyday waste power the future? Turn recycled materials into your own energy storage device as you build and test a working supercapacitor on a small toy. Experience Chemical Engineering at RMIT by turning waste into innovative, sustainable energy solutions.
Get a taste of what it’s like to study at RMIT, learn about our teaching spaces, inspiring facilities and services, and discover where RMIT students hang out between classes.
You've got the passion, we've got the hands-on courses. If you're ready for what's next, choose RMIT for your VTAC preference.
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