Canberra Friday 31 August, 2001

New ANU courses on show at Open Day

The Australian National University will showcase 10 new undergraduate courses during this year's Open Day festivities. Over 3000 potential new recruits are expected to turn out for See your Future - Open Day, 2001 (Saturday 1 September).

The visit is a rare opportunity for senior school students to explore the details, of the latest courses on offer. Some of the new courses include two degrees from the Faculty of Arts - The BA International Relations and the BA (Social Work) - (a joint degree with The Australian Catholic University). Science buffs can study a Bachelor of Biotechnology, Medical Science or Photonics and those with an interest in economics can look into a Bachelor of e-Commerce or Finance, both on offer for the first time this year.

Open days are one of the most important parts of student recruitment. "It's vital for senior students to attend these types of events because they need all the information they can take on board, before they make one of the most crucial decisions of their lives," ANU Open Day coordinator Mark Priddle said.

Students from around the Canberra region and interstate will arrive this weekend to familiarise themselves with ANU's academic studies and campus facilities. There will be double the number of information sessions this year, including a new parents session.

"Parents can sometimes feel a little left out when visiting the University on Open Day, so we decided to include a session specifically for parents in the schedule, covering costs, expectations and student support." Mr Priddle said.

The University has organised a full day of activities including:

- A Year 10 special information session, about ANU courses, uni life and how to get there
- accommodation and campus tours
- interactive displays - a special Parents Information Session with the University's administrative and support staff
- visual art displays, theatre, music performances and auditions

What: ANU Open Day
Where: The Australian National University, Canberra
When: Saturday 1 September, 2001

*Preview photo opportunity:The Fire, Light and Chemistry Show, ANU Chemistry Labs, (1st Floor), Science Rd, ANU campus at 11.30 am, Friday 31 August, 2001.

Contact: Mark Priddle, Coordinator 0416 248 129 (m)
or Clarissa Thorpe, ANU Media Liaison, 02 6125 5575 (w) 0416 249 245.
Click here for more information on ANU courses.

No: 67/2001

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