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Non-School-Leaver

From sparkie to trainer

Matt King is shaping the next generation of young students.

10 November 2020

The degree that teaches you a global perspective on the big issues

Gemma Rushton took a 10 year gap and then decided to study in one of the world’s most incredible environments.

06 November 2020

Environmental change from a life of change

By combining her Environmental degree with her previous studies, Ashley will help reduce environmental destruction using a multipronged approach.

20 October 2020

Scholarship helps mature aged student Kirsty thrive at uni

A scholarship helped Kirsty Foote achieve her study dreams, and says it’s easier than you think.

Why now is the perfect time to start study as a mature aged student.

A non-traditional time in history might be the perfect time for a non-traditional entry into University, says Associate Professor Kimberley Norris.

Claire tops class in Sustainable Living

Busy work and home life didn't stop Claire from completing study online.

Elevate your teaching career

The Professional Honours course in Education can take you to the next level.

Changing course for a new career

Lawyer Rebecca Foxen has returned to university to retrain as a paramedic.

Intensive study in extreme environments

Dr Jan Wallace recalls her experience of the unique Expedition Medicine course.

The inspirational beauty of the bush

A move to Tasmania was just the ticket for artist and student Pamela Horsley.

How the tide turned for Jim Andrew

From a little boy discouraged from drawing to an honours student at University.

21 January 2019

New short course illuminates workplace wellbeing

Learning to recognise, understand, and effectively manage employee mental health issues.

20 September 2018

How education can improve lives

Annette Branch hadn’t been in the classroom since she was 18, but she has rediscovered a love of learning with the University College.

From ‘scared sh**less’ to making the Dean’s Honour Roll every year

Andrew Gibson changed his outlook on the world at 42.

From cabinet maker to teacher

Craig Gooding has traded factory work for the classroom.

From science to teaching

Coleen Cole always wanted to be a teacher. Now she's working on making that dream come true.

"I've got the freedom that I always wanted"

Anna Brooke shares her journey to becoming a nurse.

From graphic designer to nurse

Creative work and health work is a great combination for this graduate.

Affecting art

Graduate Selena de Carvalho is the 2016 winner of the $35,000 Hatched Schenberg Art Fellowship.

A new degree, a new life

An inspirational Nursing graduate is changing lives in Africa.