Galuwa Experience

Galuwa means ‘to climb’ in Gadigal language and that’s exactly what we want Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students to do at UTS.

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The Galuwa Experience is a fantastic chance for young Indigenous high school students to discover the opportunities a degree at UTS can provide.  
The program is designed for Indigenous high school students in years 10, 11 and 12 and introduces them to the undergraduate programs at UTS. The Galuwa Indigenous outreach program has been running for four years and has been a great success in building aspirations towards university study.  This program is designed to help high-school students understand what university education is like, and give them ideas for possible courses they could consider studying after high school. We also offer information about pathways into university, scholarships and support here at Jumbunna.

Each year we host 6 Galuwa experiences with different faculties at UTS. 

COVID-19 UPDATE

Due to the risks associated with COVID-19, Galuwa programs that run in 2020 will be online programs, with an online hub filled with workshops, seminars and other interactive components. Please still register your interest in attending these Galuwa programs, and we will keep you updated with information on when the online programs commence. 

Galuwa Engineering and IT Experience - ON HOLD

The 5-day program attracts students who are interested in the fields of engineering or IT, as well as those who naturally have an aptitude for maths, creative thinking and problem solving and are unsure of which career path to follow. The free program features interactive hands-on workshops, site visits with industry partners, cultural activities, information about career paths and lunch. Participants also hear inspirational talks from Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, cadets and professionals.

  • Who is this for? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in years 10–12
  • When is it held?  July school holidays
  • How much does it cost? FREE (Includes all meals, transport and accommodation)
  • Where is it being held? University of Technology Sydney city campus
  • When should I register?  In light of advice from NSW Health, Galuwa Engineering and IT Experience scheduled for July 2020 is now on hold to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
    Please register your interest below if you would like to keep up to date with any updates or future Galuwa events.

    Register your interest 

Galuwa Business & Law Experience

The 5-day program attracts students who are interested in the fields of business. The free program features interactive hands-on workshops, site visits with industry partners, cultural activities, information about career paths and lunch. Participants also hear inspirational talks from Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, cadets and professionals.

  • Who is this for? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in years 9–12.
  • When is it held?  12th -15th October 2020. 
  • How much does it cost? FREE (Includes all meals, transport and accommodation).
  • Where is it being held? University of Technology Sydney city campus.
  • When should I register?  Express interest in attending the UTS Business & Law Experience for 2020. 

Galuwa Design, Architecture and Building Experience

Galuwa is a 4-day program offered by Jumbunna Institute in collaboration with UTS DAB.

  • Who is this for? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in years 10, 11 and 12
  • When is it held? 14th - 18th September 2020. 
  • How much does it cost? FREE (Includes all meals, transport and accommodation)
  • Where is it being held? University of Technology Sydney city campus
  • When should I register? Express interest in attending the 2020 DAB Galuwa.

Galuwa Health Experience

The 3-day program attracts students who are interested in the fields of nursing, midwifery and sport and exercise science. The free program features interactive hands-on workshops, site visits with industry partners, cultural activities, information about career paths and lunch. Participants also hear inspirational talks from Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, cadets and professionals.

  • Who is this for? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in years 9–12.
  • When is it held? Late 2020
  • How much does it cost? FREE (Includes all meals, transport and accommodation).
  • Where is it being held? University of Technology Sydney city campus.
  • When should I register?  Express interest in attending the UTS Galuwa Health Experience for 2020. 

Galuwa NT Experience

The program attracts students from the Northern Territory who are interested in university study. The free program features interactive hands-on workshops, site visits with industry partners, cultural activities, information about career paths and lunch. Participants also hear inspirational talks from Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, cadets and professionals.

  • Who is this for? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students currently studying in years 9–12 in the Northern Territory (NT.
  • How much does it cost? FREE (Includes all meals, transport and accommodation).
  • Where is it being held? University of Technology Sydney city campus.
  • When should I register? Express interest in attending the UTS NT Galuwa Experience for 2020 here.   

Galuwa Science Experience

The 3-day program attracts students who are interested in the fields of mathematics and science. The free program features interactive hands-on workshops, site visits with industry partners, cultural activities, information about career paths and lunch. Participants also hear inspirational talks from Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, cadets and professionals.

  • Who is this for? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in years 9–12.
  • When is it held? October each year
  • How much does it cost? FREE (Includes all meals, transport and accommodation)
  • Where is it being held? University of Technology Sydney city campus
  • When should I register? Registrations are not yet open for the Galuwa Science Experience. Express interest in attending the UTS Galuwa Science Experience. 

Still got questions?

If you have any questions about the Galuwa Experiences, please contact Jumbunna on 1800 064 312 or email galuwa@uts.edu.au