Victoria University (VU) was delighted to welcome prospective students and other interested people to its second Virtual Open Day on 21 August. The Open Day campaign reached more than five million prospective students, parents, teachers and people looking for a life-changing career.
“Our Virtual Open Day was such a terrific showcase of our university and the discussions, particularly with students, were excellent.
“Thanks to all of our staff, students, alumni and partners who worked hard to put our virtual Open Day together as well as provide assistance on the day, especially during a lockdown. It was really impressive,” said Professor Adam Shoemaker, Vice-Chancellor.
The information delivered via the VU Open Day Hub was detailed and comprehensive with staff, students, alumni and industry combining to present a vivid picture of the university that was thorough and nuanced. Hundreds of engaged visitors stayed online to view information well after the event had officially concluded.
Local and international people registered to find out more about VU course offerings and education pathways. Most of the international visitors came from China, Malaysia and India with others from the United States and some African countries.
The new 360 degree tours were a big success. A large number of visitors had a look at the campus and the state-of-the-art facilities and took the opportunity to get an insider's view of their areas of interest.
There were over 200 pages of content including a Women in Trades panel session with Chelsea Bryans, Workplace Diversity Officer, Tradeswomen Australia, Rhonda Alexander, General Manager, Trades at VU and Chelsea Hart, Teacher, Electrical, Engineering & Electrotechnology. The three discusssed the growing diversity in trades, future potential opportunities and industry connections. Other new and available content includes panel discussions featuring staff, students and alumni, videos, 360 degree tours of facilities, and a comprehensive series of pre-populated FAQs. In addition to the new content, 30 VU Student Ambassadors were readably available throughout the day responding to the live chat.
Students who enrol in business subjects will be the first group to experience VU's magnificent new City Tower. The vertical campus in the heart of Melbourne's CBD will be home to higher education and TAFE courses. Industry partners will operate on the doorstep and within this dynamic and interactive campus, making it easy for practical teaching clinics to be informed by the latest industry practices.
The VU Open Day Hub will remain available over the next few months.
