UWay is a scheme which allows TEE students whose academic achievements have been adversely affected by certain disadvantages, including regional isolation, to apply for special entry to an undergraduate degree course at UWA.

In 2011, the prerequisites for admission to the Bachelor of Engineering (including combined degrees) will change. These changes will be relevant to this year's Year 11 students.

The Earth Science Discovery Centre is an exciting new concept for science communication at all levels. It is a space designed for small groups (up to 25) to explore more advanced Earth Science, particularly in 3-D.

UWA's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics offers exciting activities, both on and off campus, for groups of secondary school students.

UWA has introduced two new courses; a science major, Climate and Environment, and  a Master of Nursing Science.

Read on to find out more about upcoming events and important dates for prospective students.

The Prospective Students Office is running a series of campus tours this year, aimed at prospective students who would like to find out more about entry requirements and courses at UWA whilst taking in the beautiful gardens and buildings at the Crawley campus.

Building on the success of similar tours run in the past, this year both the number of tours and the times they are available have been increased to allow for a wider section of the community to find out more about studying at UWA.

If you know any current WA TEE students in Year 11 or 12 with an interest in astronomy or physics, UWA's ‘A Day in the Life of an Astronomy Student' may be for them. For one fantastic day in the July school holidays they can take part in lots of exciting activities and demonstrations to explore the field of astronomy at UWA.

The UWA Business School is offering all Western Australian high school students the chance to be involved in a challenging competition with exciting prizes, including a laptop or an iPod. If your students have an inquiring mind and a knack for constructing compelling arguments, then UWA's UNIfy Essay Competition is for them.