Launceston campus, 10am - 2pm
Start your Open Day journey at the Inveresk campus outside of the Library.
Inside the Library is where you'll find the InfoHub with everything you need to know about life at the University, support services, application advice and more. From there, head out and visit all our fantastic new buildings – the Workshop, River's Edge, the Library, and The Shed – as well as our accommodation sites and the Australian Maritime College (AMC) at Newnham.
There are free shuttle buses running all day, food and drink at all sites and lots of great things to see and do for the whole family.
Event details Study options in Launceston activities
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Park for free in the Northern Inveresk Carpark, access via Forster Street.
Then it's a short walk or free tram shuttle to the event at the at the Inveresk campus InfoHub in the Library.
- Catch the free tram shuttle from the Northern Inveresk Carpark to the main entry of Open Day at the Inveresk campus InfoHub in the Library.
- Hop on a free shuttle bus to take you to The Shed or the Australian Maritime College (AMC) at Newnham. Buses will run about every 15 minutes all day, departing from outside the Inveresk Library.
To go into the draw to win a Re-markable tablet:
- Register now (if you haven't already).
- Scan the QR code on arrival to check-in to Open Day.
Visit the InfoHub inside the Inveresk Library to find out about all the support and services the University offers, including accommodation, scholarships, TUSA, accessibility and much more.
Visit the friendly UniConnect team in the InfoHub inside the Inveresk Library who can help you with your application.
Put your feet up and enjoy some live music, Face painting for the kids, a free photobooth, University merchandise and more.
Treat yourself to some tasty food from:
- Loose Goose at Inveresk and AMC
- Kudos, at The Shed
- OMG! Decadent Donuts, Philthys Pizzas, Wooden Ladle Eatery and Swirl and Sip by Lacey in the University Square, Inveresk
Join a tour to check out our beautiful campus!
Departing from University Square, Inveresk outside the main registration tent, at 10.30am, 11.30am or 12.30pm.
- See the Accommodation stand in the Library to discuss options for living on campus.
- You can also go on a tour at either Inveresk or Newnham, departing about every 15 minutes.
Thinking about studying at the University of Tasmania in Hobart?
Come and chat with Jane College about fully catered student accommodation that offers more than a room, with meals, support and a genuine residential community.
The Children's University Curiosity Creation Station! Let your imagination lead the way! Design, build and create something completely unique using a range of colourful craft materials. There are no rules - just curiosity, creativity, and fun.
Find out about studying in Launceston
Location: The Shed
Explore Agriculture in Action
Step inside The Shed and experience agriculture up close. Visit our Soil and Food Sensory Laboratories and take part in hands-on activities that bring learning to life. Discover the science and skills shaping the future of agriculture.
Course talk
12.30pm - 1pm in Room 213, The Shed
Location: University Square
Agriculture: Science, Business & Innovation
Agriculture is more than tractors – it’s science, technology, business and innovation. Discover our new Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness and Bachelor of Agricultural Science, and learn how to tackle global challenges like food security, sustainability and climate change. Meet our lecturers, explore career opportunities, and see where a future in agriculture can take you.
Location: Workshop
Where Do You Belong in Business?
Discover where your strengths could take you with an interactive quiz. Explore study areas across business and economics, uncover your potential pathway, and connect with staff to learn where your future could lead.
- Course talk
10.30am - 11:00am in Room 120, Rivers Edge
Location: Workshop
Studying law at Australia’s fourth‑oldest law school gives you a personalised learning experience, strong industry connections, and access to specialist areas like environmental, Antarctic, marine, and climate law. You will build rigorous legal knowledge, practical skills, and professional networks that prepare you for legal practice or diverse careers across government, business, and community sectors.
- Course talk
12:00pm - 12.30pm in Room 120, Rivers Edge
Location: Workshop
Short courses. Big possibilities.
Discover short courses designed for real life. Whether you're looking to upskill, change direction, or follow your interests, there’s a course to suit you.
Location: Workshop
Your Pathway to University Starts Here
University isn’t one-size-fits-all. Explore alternative entry pathways through University College and discover flexible study options designed to help you start your journey, no matter your background or results.
Location: Workshop
Browse inspiring examples of student work as you explore the architecture and design studios and chat with our team about course structure, entry requirements, career opportunities, and student life.
- Course talk
12:45pm to 1:15pm in Rory Spence Theatre, Workshop
Create a laser-engraved keepsake
Draw your own design and watch it become a laser-engraved timber keepsake to take home. Discover how architects and designers transform ideas into digital designs using advanced fabrication technologies, and learn how modern construction methods are changing the way buildings are designed and made.
Location: Workshop
Our immersive, studio-based environment fosters self-directed studio practice in your choice of drawing and printmaking, painting, photography, sculpture, or object and furniture. Talk to our staff - leaders in their artistic fields - and learn how you can develop your practical skills in art.
- Tours
10:30am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm
Departing from the Fine Arts stand in the Workshop
Location: Workshop
Studying music from our island campus of Tasmania teaches you to embrace diversity, connections and ingenuity, leading to a rewarding future in music with a degree built around a Music Practice stream. Chat with us about how you can develop your individual skills in a specialisation of your choice.
Location: Workshop
We offer intensive, studio-based training for emerging actors and theatre-makers. Learn how we can help you develop an artistic voice while building skills in acting, devising, writing, dramaturgy and directing. We'll prepare you to create original work and perform confidently across contemporary theatre forms.
- Tours
10.30am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm
Departing from the Theatre stand in the Workshop
Location: Workshop
Short courses. Big possibilities.
Discover short courses designed for real life. Whether you're looking to upskill, change direction, or follow your interests, there’s a course to suit you.
Location: Workshop
Your Pathway to University Starts Here
University isn’t one-size-fits-all. Explore alternative entry pathways through University College and discover flexible study options designed to help you start your journey, no matter your background or results.
Location: The Shed
Explore Agriculture in Action
Step inside The Shed and experience agriculture up close. Visit our Soil and Food Sensory Laboratories and take part in hands-on activities that bring learning to life. Discover the science and skills shaping the future of agriculture.
- Course talk
12.30pm - 1pm in Room 213, The Shed
Location: University Square
Agriculture: Science, Business & Innovation
Agriculture is more than tractors – it’s science, technology, business and innovation. Discover our new Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness and Bachelor of Agricultural Science, and learn how to tackle global challenges like food security, sustainability and climate change. Meet our lecturers, explore career opportunities, and see where a future in agriculture can take you.
Locations: Newnham & University Square
Experience AMC: Step inside our world-class facilities and get a feel for studying at Australia’s national institute for maritime education, training and research. Grab a sausage and a drink at the Student Association BBQ, or purchase a coffee from the cafe. Take a tour while you talk to staff and students about where a maritime career could take you.
- Course talk
10:30am - 11:00am in Rory Spence Theatre, Workshop - Course talk
12:00pm - 12:30pm in Rory Spence Theatre, Workshop
Location: The Shed
Build worlds with augmented reality
Shape mountains, valleys and rivers in our augmented reality sandbox, then watch as an interactive topographic map is projected onto the landscape you've created. Discover how geospatial technology helps us visualise and understand the world in a fun, hands-on way.
Explore Tasmania from above
Discover how mini drones are transforming the way we explore and map Tasmania's landscapes. Learn how geospatial science is used in research across the state and see how drone technology helps us better understand the world around us.
- Course talk
12.30pm - 1:00pm in Room 212, The Shed
Location: Workshop
Meet experts from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), and learn about our study options as you dive into the world of oceans, marine science, and Antarctica.
- Course talk
12:00pm - 12:30pm in Room 119, Rivers Edge
Location: The Shed
Learn about course structure, entry requirements, career pathways, practical experiences, and study opportunities. This is a great chance to have your questions answered and find out how our science study options can match your interests and lead to amazing careers.
- Course talk
11:45am to 12:15pm in Room 212, The Shed
Location: Workshop
Short courses. Big possibilities.
Discover short courses designed for real life. Whether you're looking to upskill, change direction, or follow your interests, there’s a course to suit you.
Location: Workshop
Your Pathway to University Starts Here
University isn’t one-size-fits-all. Explore alternative entry pathways through University College and discover flexible study options designed to help you start your journey, no matter your background or results.
Location: The Shed
Find out how counsellors support wellbeing, understand mental health, and help others. Meet our staff, ask us about study pathways, and discover how counselling knowledge can enhance your career, your confidence, and your ability to support people in everyday life.
- Course talk
10:30am to 11:00am in Room 213, The Shed
Location: Workshop
Education
Explore study options in education and discover how you can make a difference through teaching. Meet staff and students, learn about careers in early childhood, primary and secondary education, and be inspired by stories celebrating the lasting impact of great teachers on students, families and communities.
Master of Teaching
Turn your Bachelor's degree into a rewarding teaching career. Whether you're seeking a more meaningful profession, better work-life balance, or the chance to inspire future generations, discover the course, eligibility, financial support options, and chat with staff to have your questions answered.
Change2Teaching Program
Make a career change with Tasmania's new paid teaching pathway. Complete your Master of Teaching while working in a government school across the north west or south of Tasmania. Earn an income while you study and work towards a permanent teaching role upon graduation.
Outdoor and Environmental Education
Discover how outdoor education combines adventure and environmental leadership in some of Tasmania's most remarkable landscapes. Explore study options and career opportunities, meet staff and students, then explore a map of Tasmania and choose the outdoor destination that sparks your sense of adventure. You will also be able to experience one of the practical skills you'll develop in outdoor education and put your new skills to the test in the ‘art of the knot’.
- Course talk
12:45pm to 1:15pm in Room 120, Rivers Edge
Location: Workshop
Skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, persuasive communication, and deep engagement with major social issues - including questions of identity and equality - are now more important than ever. Talk to our experts about how you can develop the knowledge and skills through our Humanities and Social Sciences courses that the world needs right now, and will rely on into the future.
- Course talk
11:15am - 11:45am in Room 120, Rivers Edge
Location: The Shed
Psychology, the study of human behaviour, impacts every environment in which people live. Chat with us and discover how studying psychology provides you with a broad range of skills and knowledge, and the confidence to pursue a wide range of careers upon graduation, with or without becoming a registered psychologist.
- Course talk
11:45am to 12:15pm in Room 213, The Shed
Location: The Shed
Social work is a career that reaches far and wide, supporting individuals, families and communities across social, financial, environmental, cultural, and mental wellbeing. Visit the Possibility Tree and take part in a hands-on activity where you’ll write down the roles you think social workers can play, and pin your ideas as leaves on the tree. Watch it grow throughout the day as others add their own insights and aspirations.
- Course talk
11:00am to 11:30am in Room 213, The Shed
Location: Workshop
Short courses. Big possibilities.
Discover short courses designed for real life. Whether you're looking to upskill, change direction, or follow your interests, there’s a course to suit you.
Location: Workshop
Your Pathway to University Starts Here
University isn’t one-size-fits-all. Explore alternative entry pathways through University College and discover flexible study options designed to help you start your journey, no matter your background or results.
Location: The Shed
Dive into the fascinating world of medical science! Join our biomedical and medical laboratory scientists for hands-on activities and learn about the amazing research projects happening here in Tasmania. See our specialist laboratories with tours running at 12pm and 1pm. Discover how Biomedicine provides an excellent foundation for medical research or further study, including our 4-year fast track double degree in Bachelor of Biomedicine and Master of Laboratory Medicine.
- Course talk
11:00am - 11:30am in Room 212, The Shed
Location: The Shed
Find out how counsellors support wellbeing, understand mental health, and help others. Meet our staff, ask us about study pathways, and discover how counselling knowledge can enhance your career, your confidence, and your ability to support people in everyday life.
- Course talk
10:30am to 11:00am in Room 213, The Shed
Location: The Shed
Get active in our world-class movement laboratories as our exercise and sport scientists help test your grip strength, reaction time, balance, and more. Chat to staff and students about how these tests contribute to evidence-based approaches to health, wellbeing, fitness and performance for everyone - from those living with clinical conditions, to elite athletes, and everyone in between.
- Course talk
11:00am - 11:30am in Room 211, The Shed
Location: The Shed
Step into the exciting world of medicine and hear firsthand from our medical students what it’s like to study to be a doctor. You can also hear from our passionate teaching team of GPs and hospital doctors about the diverse range of career opportunities, and how our dedicated clinical schools around Tasmania are enabling the next generation of doctors to live, study, and work in their local communities.
- Course talk
10:15am - 10:45am in Room 212, The Shed - Course talk
1:15pm - 1:45pm in Room 212, The Shed
Location: The Shed
Join us for a range of hands-on activities in our nursing simulation laboratories, and experience firsthand how we use the latest technology and simulated practical scenarios to ensure our students excel in their placements and future careers. Talk to our team about our 2-year fast-track course option, and where a career in nursing can take you, as nursing evolves into exciting new areas.
- Course talk
10:15am - 10:45am in Room 211, The Shed - Course talk
12:30pm - 1:00pm in Room 211, The Shed
Location: The Shed
Occupational therapy helps people engage in essential and desired activities, and participate fully in their communities. Through our interactive sensory profile activity, you'll discover the life-changing difference occupational therapists can make in people’s lives, and talk to our dedicated team about whether this is the career path for you.
- Course talk
11:45pm to 12:15pm in Room 211, The Shed - Course talk
1:15pm to 1:45pm in Room 211, The Shed
Location: The Shed
Meet our dedicated team of paramedics for hands-on activities and discover how paramedicine is expanding into new and exciting areas. Experience firsthand how we use simulated learning scenarios to equip our students with the skills they need to excel in their placements. Learn about our 2-year fast-track paramedicine degree that gets you into the workplace sooner, and the range of supported and diverse placement experiences it provides, including overseas opportunities.
- Course talk
1:15pm to 1:45pm in Room 213, The Shed
Location: The Shed
Explore how you can make a difference in healthcare as a pharmacist, both in and beyond the pharmacy. Learn about how our 3-year fast-track pharmacy degree can get you into the workplace sooner, and how our specialist laboratories, dedicated staff, supported and diverse placements, and guaranteed paid employment upon graduation prepare you for a career in this vital area of the healthcare system.
- Course talk
10:15am to 10:45am in Room 213, The Shed
Location: The Shed
Discover how physiotherapists help people by diagnosing, treating, and preventing movement system disorders, injuries, and pain. Meet our experts and take part in activities exploring reaction time tasks, and how the body responds to pressure. Learn how physiotherapists use this information to manage pain and enhance movement performance, and the real difference they make.
- Course talk
12:00pm to 12:30pm in Room 211, The Shed - Course talk
1.15pm to 1.45pm in Room 211, The Shed
Location: The Shed
Psychology, the study of human behaviour, impacts every environment in which people live. Chat with us and discover how studying psychology provides you with a broad range of skills and knowledge, and the confidence to pursue a wide range of careers upon graduation, with or without becoming a registered psychologist.
- Course talk
11:45am to 12:15pm in Room 213, The Shed
Location: The Shed
Social work is a career that reaches far and wide, supporting individuals, families and communities across social, financial, environmental, cultural, and mental wellbeing. Visit the Possibility Tree and take part in a hands-on activity where you’ll write down the roles you think social workers can play, and pin your ideas as leaves on the tree. Watch it grow throughout the day as others add their own insights and aspirations.
- Course talk
11:00am to 11:30am in Room 213, The Shed
Location: The Shed
Speech pathologists work across a range of health, education and private settings to provide evidence-based services to people who experience difficulties with communication and swallowing. Meet our dedicated team and participate in fun activities that can help you discover if a career in speech pathology is for you.
- Course talk
12:00pm to 12:30pm in Room 211, The Shed - Course talk
1.15pm to 1.45pm in Room 211, The Shed
Location: Workshop
Short courses. Big possibilities.
Discover short courses designed for real life. Whether you're looking to upskill, change direction, or follow your interests, there’s a course to suit you.
Location: Workshop
Your Pathway to University Starts Here
University isn’t one-size-fits-all. Explore alternative entry pathways through University College and discover flexible study options designed to help you start your journey, no matter your background or results.
Location: The Shed
Explore Agriculture in Action
Step inside The Shed and experience agriculture up close. Visit our Soil and Food Sensory Laboratories and take part in hands-on activities that bring learning to life. Discover the science and skills shaping the future of agriculture.
- Course talk
12.30pm - 1pm in Room 213, The Shed
Location: University Square
Agriculture: Science, Business & Innovation
Agriculture is more than tractors – it’s science, technology, business and innovation. Discover our new Bachelor of Agriculture and Agribusiness and Bachelor of Agricultural Science, and learn how to tackle global challenges like food security, sustainability and climate change. Meet our lecturers, explore career opportunities, and see where a future in agriculture can take you.
Location: Workshop
Browse inspiring examples of student work as you explore the architecture and design studios and chat with our team about course structure, entry requirements, career opportunities, and student life.
- Course talk
12:45pm to 1:15pm in Rory Spence Theatre, Workshop
Create a laser-engraved keepsake
Draw your own design and watch it become a laser-engraved timber keepsake to take home. Discover how architects and designers transform ideas into digital designs using advanced fabrication technologies, and learn how modern construction methods are changing the way buildings are designed and made.
Locations: Newnham & University Square
Experience AMC: Step inside our world-class facilities and get a feel for studying at Australia’s national institute for maritime education, training and research. Grab a sausage and a drink at the Student Association BBQ, or purchase a coffee from the cafe. Take a tour while you talk to staff and students about where a maritime career could take you.
- Course talk
10:30am - 11:00am in Rory Spence Theatre, Workshop - Course talk
12:00pm - 12:30pm in Rory Spence Theatre, Workshop
Location: Workshop
Chat with staff about the Bachelor of Engineering and discover how Climate Safe Engineering is preparing graduates to solve real-world challenges. Learn about course structure, entry requirements, student experiences, and career opportunities, and find out where studying civil engineering, electrical power engineering, or mechanical engineering could take you.
Experience the power of clean energy as you generate electricity using your own pedal power! This hands-on demonstration shows how human energy can be transformed into electrical power, highlighting sustainability and innovation in action.
- Course talk
10.30am - 11:00am in Room 119, Rivers Edge
Location: The Shed
Build worlds with augmented reality
Shape mountains, valleys and rivers in our augmented reality sandbox, then watch as an interactive topographic map is projected onto the landscape you've created. Discover how geospatial technology helps us visualise and understand the world in a fun, hands-on way.
Explore Tasmania from above
Discover how mini drones are transforming the way we explore and map Tasmania's landscapes. Learn how geospatial science is used in research across the state and see how drone technology helps us better understand the world around us.
- Course talk
12.30pm - 1:00pm in Room 212, The Shed
Location: Workshop
Discover the exciting world of Information and Communication Technology through interactive digital demonstrations. Experience immersive technology using virtual reality headsets, see innovative technology in action, and chat with staff about studying ICT. Learn about our courses, including the new Internet of Things major, and explore where a career in technology could take you.
- Course talk
11:15am - 11:45am in Room 119, Rivers Edge
Location: Workshop
Meet experts from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), and learn about our study options as you dive into the world of oceans, marine science, and Antarctica.
- Course talk
12:00pm - 12:30pm in Room 119, Rivers Edge
Location: The Shed
Learn about course structure, entry requirements, career pathways, practical experiences, and study opportunities. This is a great chance to have your questions answered and find out how our science study options can match your interests and lead to amazing careers.
- Course talk
11:45am to 12:15pm in Room 212, The Shed
Location: Workshop
Short courses. Big possibilities.
Discover short courses designed for real life. Whether you're looking to upskill, change direction, or follow your interests, there’s a course to suit you.
Location: Workshop
Your Pathway to University Starts Here
University isn’t one-size-fits-all. Explore alternative entry pathways through University College and discover flexible study options designed to help you start your journey, no matter your background or results.