Get more from Uni!
Beyond the Classroom 2024 has now concluded, please find a recording the event below!
Event overview
Main session
5.00pm – 5.45pm
- Get inspired by top industry experts and an RMIT alumni as they share their top tips on building your future life and career.
- Discover how you can boost your CV, make new friends, connect with industry & travel the world during your time at RMIT.
- Create your own personalised plan to get what you want from uni
Josh Farr
TEDx speaker
Australian Business Journal's #1 Student Leadership Coach
Josh is Australia's best student leadership coach!
He developed his habits for happiness and success while at Uni.
He will share his tips and will take you through an interactive activity to create your personalised plan so you can make your dream life happen!
Julia Ogon
RMIT Alumni
Engineer
Bastion Cycles
Did you know that volunteering and being a swim coach could get you an internship in Barcelona, which could lead to a job 3D printing bicycles?
That’s RMIT alumni Julia’s story and she will tell you more about what she learned and how to take your first steps towards a career you love.
Vicki Emmerson
VP Talent Asia Pacific
Thales Group
Vicki's global career reflects adaptability and a deep understanding of diverse markets. Her passion for HR and recruitment has been instrumental in shaping Thales' success.
Vicki is dedicated to helping university students leverage their education for professional careers and future success.
Ask us anything
5.45pm – 6.15pm
Go Global
Study and gain work experience overseas;
or gain global skills online and on-campus.
Get a job
Plan your career effectively, find a job and build the skills that top employers are looking for.
Connect to industry
Access 800+ industry experts who are ready to share their knowledge and experience with you.
Get involved
Connect with students and make the most of RMIT with clubs, events and opportunities.
Get active, get involved, find your passion.
Start volunteering
Gain valuable experience, build your confidence and expand your network.
RMIT Plus
Be recognised for building your practical, transferable skills through volunteering, events and other experiences.
Wrap up session
6.15pm – 6.30pm
Rejoin the group to reconnect, reflect and recharge.
We’ll summarise the session and make sure you are ready to start taking action!
We will also be drawing the winner of the free trip to Vietnam*.
Other activities coming up!
*Win a trip to Vietnam! - Terms and Conditions
You must meet the eligibility criteria below in order to enter the prize draw for the free trip to Vietnam, terms and conditions apply:
- Currently enrolled students of RMIT University (with a valid student ID & RMIT student login), who are residents of Victoria, Australia, and will be graduating from an RMIT Melbourne program.
- You must register for and attend the Beyond the Classroom online event on 12 March 2024. Registration is via this link – [https://lfw111.my.canva.site/beyond-the-classroom]
- Available and willing to travel to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 15-22 June 2024 to fully participate in the RMIT Global Citizen Leadership Program: a study tour to Ho Chi Minh City (Program)
- You must be able to obtain by 1 May 2024 a valid international passport with at least six months validity beyond the duration of travel.
- You must be able to obtain a visa or visa waiver for entry to Vietnam for the dates of travel.
- Entrants must be at least 18 years old.
- Only 1 entry per person is accepted.
- Staff of RMIT & their immediate family may not enter the Competition, however where an entrant is also a student (eg a researcher or PhD student), they may enter the Competition. “Immediate family” means mum, dad, brother, sister, step-parent, or step-sibling.
- You are not required to be present at the time of the draw.
Full terms and conditions can be viewed online