2017 UNSW Mining Engineering Summer School

Applications are now open for the UNSW Mining Summer School

What is the UNSW Mining Summer School?

The UNSW Mining Summer School (UMSS) is a unique opportunity to get inside the minerals industry as part of a 3 day residential camp organised by the School of Mining Engineering.

When is the UMSS?

Wednesday 18th - Friday 20th January, 2017.

Who should apply?

Year 10 and 11 students who have an interest in Engineering or Science and who plan to study subjects such as physics, maths (advanced), engineering and earth & environmental studies.

What will you do?

You'll get the chance to learn about study, careers, lifestyles and opportunities in the Australian minerals industry, hearing first hand from professionals, recent graduates and current students. UMSS will kick off at the UNSW campus in Sydney, where you can experience university life, including lectures, labs and the School's 3D Virtual Reality Simulator and headsets. You will then travel to the Central West area of NSW to visit underground and surface mines, learn about how minerals are extracted and processed, view mine rehabilitation sites, dine with industry representatives and alumni and have fun with an awesome bunch of new friends.

When can I apply?

Applications open 30 August and close 30 October, 2016.

For more information about UMSS please email us.