With his customary red robes enfolding him, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, spoke with great humour to a group of about 800 students at the Seymour Centre on Thursday 13 June.
110 students and 8 teachers from Compass partner high schools had the opportunity of a lifetime on Thursday morning - to listen to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speak at a forum at the University of Sydney entitled "Education Matters".
Models of Achievement is a new TV documentary series which showcases Australians from Greater Western Sydney who have changed their lives through higher education and are making some remarkable contributions to the country's future.
Students of Bass High School recently seized the opportunity to meet and question the Prime Minister Julia Gillard at the ABC studios for the 'Q&A' program, broadcast live nationally on 6 May.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students joined a range of sessions at Experience Day, including HSC study skills, preparation of scholarship applications and an introduction to Access Sydney and the Cadigal Program.
Dubbo teachers will have the opportunity to learn the basics of robotic programming using LEGO NXT Robots and LEGO Mindstorms software at a teacher-training workshop on Thursday 30 May.
Star of the award-winning ABC TV series Redfern Now, Aaron McGrath, joined more than 200 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from 24 schools as they experienced a day in the life of a University of Sydney student this week.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a $500,000 grant to the support Future Direction Network (FDN) scholarships, founded by University of Sydney Business School alumnus and NSW Young Australian of the year, Corey Payne.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The University of Sydney was pleased to host a welcome for the new chair of the Bridges to Higher Education Partners Advisory Group Jan Owen AM this week.
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.
Last week, 21 Year 12 students and two teachers from Forbes High School, visited the University of Sydney. The students stayed at Sancta Sophia College, one of the on campus residential colleges.
Announced by the University in 2012 to assist students who have been financially disadvantaged during their time at school, the E12 scheme enables school principals to nominate up to 10 students they believe show the potential to succeed at the University of Sydney.
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With his customary red robes enfolding him, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, spoke with great humour to a group of about 800 students at the Seymour Centre on Thursday 13 June.
110 students and 8 teachers from Compass partner high schools had the opportunity of a lifetime on Thursday morning - to listen to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speak at a forum at the University of Sydney entitled "Education Matters".
Models of Achievement is a new TV documentary series which showcases Australians from Greater Western Sydney who have changed their lives through higher education and are making some remarkable contributions to the country's future.
In response to school consultation and feedback, Compass is piloting an extended version of the "Preparation for Senior Study" program in 2013.
Students of Bass High School recently seized the opportunity to meet and question the Prime Minister Julia Gillard at the ABC studios for the 'Q&A' program, broadcast live nationally on 6 May.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students joined a range of sessions at Experience Day, including HSC study skills, preparation of scholarship applications and an introduction to Access Sydney and the Cadigal Program. 
Star of the award-winning ABC TV series Redfern Now, Aaron McGrath, joined more than 200 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from 24 schools as they experienced a day in the life of a University of Sydney student this week.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a $500,000 grant to the support Future Direction Network (FDN) scholarships, founded by University of Sydney Business School alumnus and NSW Young Australian of the year, Corey Payne.
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.
The University of Sydney's iconic front lawns became a giant outdoor classroom for 700 eight- and nine-year-olds yesterday.
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 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.
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.
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.
Staff from the Compass Program were kept busy during "O-Week" this year recording contact details from 280 interested volunteers!
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.
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.
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. 
The University of Sydney was pleased to host a welcome for the new chair of the Bridges to Higher Education Partners Advisory Group Jan Owen AM this week.
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.
Three hundred and forty students attended workshops presented by the University of Sydney's Compass program over two days in Dubbo.
Last week, 21 Year 12 students and two teachers from Forbes High School, visited the University of Sydney. The students stayed at Sancta Sophia College, one of the on campus residential colleges.
Announced by the University in 2012 to assist students who have been financially disadvantaged during their time at school, the E12 scheme enables school principals to nominate up to 10 students they believe show the potential to succeed at the University of Sydney.