Porirua students considering university study are being invited to explore Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington at its Open Day on Friday 21 August.
More than 5,300 secondary school students and caregivers have registered for the event, with students from Porirua among those expected to attend.
The Open Day will give prospective students the chance to visit the university’s campuses, attend sample lectures and find out more about studying and living in Wellington.
Activities will include talking with the university’s philosophers, creating printed designs using giant rollers, trying student-developed video games and sampling ice cream made with liquid nitrogen.
Wellington landmarks will also be lit green to mark the occasion, while participating retail, hospitality and tourism businesses will offer discounts and giveaways to visitors wearing Open Day festival wristbands.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Bryony James said the day was an opportunity to showcase both the university and Wellington as a place to study.
“What an incredible city to be a student in. You’re right in the beating heart of the creative, political, legal, corporate and scientific ecosystem of the country.
“The best thing about Open Day is watching the spark ignite someone’s sense that they might just have found their place in the world.”
Free buses will operate throughout the day between the university’s three campuses:
- Kelburn campus, Kelburn Parade
- Pipitea campus, Bunny Street
- Te Aro campus, Vivian Street
Open Day will be held on Friday 21 August.
Registrations are open at www.wgtn.ac.nz/open-day.