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Compass and Souths Cares get working![13 May 2013]
Last week, the University of Sydney welcomed the first cohort of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students to visit the University through its partnership with the South Sydney Rabbitohs. More
Planting seeds on the front lawn for tomorrow's students[9 May 2013]
The University of Sydney's iconic front lawns became a giant outdoor classroom for 700 eight- and nine-year-olds yesterday. More
Blue Skies the Backdrop for Biggest Parents Visit[6 May 2013]
The University of Sydney hosted 270 parents of students from schools as a part of the Bridges to Higher Education initiative, where they learned about the benefits of a university education, entry pathways to university and financial support. More
Tons of science experiments for budding scientists at Giant Science[18 April 2013]
More than 360 students from Compass partner schools joined Giant Science on the 4th and 5th April to experience a biennial event hosted by the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney. More
Future Direction Network scholarship winner on track for a bright future[9 April 2013]
As a recipient of the inaugural Future Direction Network (FDN) scholarships, first-year Arts student Lauren Pearce's aspirations are on track to become a reality. More
TV program helps children follow their dreams through to university[2 April 2013]
A Bridges to Higher Education initiative, of which the University of Sydney is a partner, "Enquiring Minds" encourages seven to 12 year-olds to connect what they love doing now to their plans for the future. More
On the road again[13 March 2013]
Last week the Social Inclusion Unit's work in regional NSW continued with a visit by Compass staff to Forbes High School, where they hosted workshops on senior study, scholarships and getting into university. More
Record number of volunteers sign up[13 March 2013]
Staff from the Compass Program were kept busy during "O-Week" this year recording contact details from 280 interested volunteers! More
Coming to a television near you - Enquiring Minds TV Series[11 March 2013]
Imagine turning your hobby and interest to a career. Imagine meeting the experts and getting first hand experience for things that you love. Imagine watching all that unfold on TV and getting the guidance to follow your childhood dream. More
Teachers love to be students for the day[11 March 2013]
Compass' Film Program professional development sessions were held recently on February 14 and 19. A mix of new and returning teachers led to the production of some of the best one-day films yet in the program's four-year history. More
Coming to a television near you - Enquiring Minds TV Series[11 March 2013]
Imagine turning your hobby and interest to a career. Imagine meeting the experts and getting first hand experience for things that you love. Imagine watching all that unfold on TV and getting the guidance to follow your childhood dream. More
A Compass Family Reunion[1 March 2013]
The success of the University of Sydney's schools engagement program inspired the University of Adelaide to launch its own Compass program in 2012. Last week two of its key staff members visited the University of Sydney. More