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2025 Discovery Day

Year 7&8 Toowoomba Sessions

Explore what each Discovery Day session is about, so you can make the most out of your adventure at the University of Southern Queensland! 

Think about what interests you, and maybe what surprises you. We can't wait to see what you choose!

Tour the UniSQ Library Makerspace, a place for hands-on making.  Learn the basics of 3D printing in this session, stepping through the process of idea to object. Learn 3D design thinking principles and get a chance to design your own dream 3D printed object.  Explore projects in medical and textiles with lots of 3D printed examples.
A desktop 3D printer with various 3D-printed objects, including gears and a hand model, sits on a gridded work surface alongside a caliper.
In this session, you will explore what makes a great teacher and what you can achieve in a teaching career. Through hands on activities and a chance to speak with current education students at the university, you will investigate what a career in teaching can be.
Four women are seated around a table having a discussion, with one woman standing and smiling, and open books and notebooks in front of them.
Story telling is what we do in Humanities and Communication. At this session, you will work in small teams to design a community space or place for young people that delivers a sense of safety, fun and belonging. Your team will tell its story or plan for this fun space.
Four young adults stand outdoors, smiling and looking down at the camera against a clear blue sky.
Join us for an exciting journey into the world of cardiovascular health! Our Cardio Lab session offers hands-on experiences and interactive learning about the heart and circulatory system. Discover how your heart works and this session is designed to enlighten and inspire. Don't miss out on this heart-pumping adventure!
A digital illustration of a human heart made of red geometric lines and dots, with network-like connections extending outward, on a dark purple background.
Image theatre is a precursor to Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed - Forum Theatre. This workshop is designed to take theatre makers/actors through the methodology of constructing and transforming images of oppression to images of liberation using games and exercises.
Four people stand on a stage in dramatic poses, interacting with expressive gestures and facial expressions against a dark background.
An understanding of how the law interacts with other professions, highlighting the various pathways that can open both academic and professional opportunities.
Empty courtroom with wooden benches, judge’s bench, and sunlight streaming through windows, highlighting the formal, classic interior design.
Learn how to use a microscope and see what is living in the miniature world of microbes!
A person wearing purple gloves adjusts a slide under a microscope, preparing for scientific observation in a laboratory setting.
Are you ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career in nursing? Join us for an immersive, hands-on event designed for aspiring nursing students. Explore our state-of-the-art facilities, engage in practical workshops, and connect with experienced professionals who can answer your questions about life as a nurse. Whether you’re passionate about patient care, curious about clinical skills, or just starting to explore your options, this is the perfect opportunity to see what nursing is all about. Start your journey with us today!
Two healthcare workers in scrubs adjust medical equipment in a hospital room, with one handling IV bags and the other reaching for supplies.
Learn how rockets work, launch a rocket yourself and discover exciting space career pathways!
A space shuttle launches into the night sky, surrounded by clouds of smoke and fire, with stars visible in the background.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is emitted by the sun and has important biological effects on humans and the world around us, however, because we cannot see it or feel it, we don’t know how much exposure we receive until it’s too late. So how do we measure something that is effectively invisible? This activity will involve science and art to explore detection of a radiation we cannot see, and also to understand the value and importance of sunscreen usage to protect against biological damage. Specially designed paper will be used and will show changes caused by exposure to UV radiation. The overall method is referred to as a cyanotype, and is similar to the process of traditional film photography, however much simpler and faster to do!
Bright sun shining in a clear blue sky with lens flare effects and a faint gradient near the horizon.
Food and beverage scientists and technologists are those who study, research, innovate and improve food and beverage products and processes to ensure safety, quality and nutritional adequacy are maintained in food products for a vast range of consumer needs. This session will focus on how food processing and ingredients give the structures, texture and other sensory aspects. Students may make a few food products including marshmallows, gummies, ganache and work out how much chocolate vs broccoli gives your daily macronutrient needs!
Two workers in white lab coats and hairnets discuss a clipboard in a food processing facility with machinery and packaged products in the background.
This session will explore the Sport and Exercise Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology Degrees at UniSQ and what roles they undertake with healthy individuals, athletes and clinical patients.
A man wearing sensors jogs on a treadmill while a monitor displays his heart rate, blood pressure, and ECG data.
Introducing the students to the exciting aviation industry and exploring our state of art Airbus A320 flight simulator.
Two pilots in a dimly lit cockpit prepare to land an aircraft at night, with runway lights and illuminated instrument panels visible.
Curious about how health professionals help people live their best lives? In this interactive session, you'll step into the shoes of an occupational therapist and a speech pathologist! Try out fun challenges like decoding secret messages, testing your memory and movement skills, and exploring how we communicate and stay independent in everyday life. You'll work as a team, problem-solve real-life scenarios, and learn how occupational therapy and speech pathology help people thrive at school, at home, and in the community. Come and discover if one of these awesome careers is right for you.
A child and an adult sit at a table with textured sensory toys in front of a mirror, engaging in a tactile activity.
Discover how scientists use acoustic technology to record wildlife sounds to monitor and better understand threatened species and ecosystems.
A person wearing headphones holds a boom microphone in a forest, surrounded by trees and vegetation.