Tertiary Discovery Day

Massey University and UCOL will host Tertiary Discovery Day 2010, an annual mini education expo aimed at secondary school pupils next Wednesday.

Visiting pupils and the public will have the opportunity to explore interactive displays and speak with academics and liaison advisers from both institutions at Barber Hall in Palmerston North.

All Massey University colleges will be represented at the event, with displays showcasing programmes that reflect the University’s core values of agrifood, creativity and innovation.

Visitors can try out an aircraft simulator from the School of Aviation, see live chickens as part of a science display, meet staff from the College of Education’s Albany-based speech and language therapy programme, and watch a fashion parade via DVD from the Wellington-based College of Creative Arts.

UCOL displays will highlight some of the most popular programmes available at the Palmerston North campus. This will include Veterinary Nursing, Hospitality and catering, Medical Imaging Technology, Nursing, Business and Computing, Trades, Fine Furniture Making, Early Childhood Education, Fashion and Beauty and Electrotechnology.

Programmes available at UCOL’s Whanganui campus will also be showcased including Fine Arts, Computer Graphic Design and fashion.

Tertiary Discovery Day is held in April to give prospective students and their parents time to explore their study options and make informed career choices.

The event runs from 10am until 2pm at Barber Hall in Waldegrave Street on April 28. Members of the public are also welcome.