Delivery
Field trip
When
December 3-5, 2024
Cohort
Senior secondary
Where
North West Tasmania
Capacity
25 students
About the program
The Feed Your Mind, Feed the World (FYM) camp is a three-day experience for year 11 and 12 students interested in learning more about agricultural science and career pathways stemming from an agricultural science degree. The camp is hosted by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), which is the agricultural research arm of the University of Tasmania and responsible for teaching the Bachelor's degree.
The FYM camp is held in North West Tasmania, allowing students to observe and interact with several diverse agricultural industries and learn about the advantages of studying agricultural science in Tasmania, including a visit to our research farms. TIA staff members supervise students during the camp, and specific degree details and information on studying at the University of Tasmania are also provided.
Key dates:
- 3–5 December 2024: Camp dates
FAQs:
Students who are currently in year 11 and year 12.
Transport
- For Tasmanian students, transport to/from Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, and Devonport will be provided. Other pick up and drop off locations may be possible and will be discussed on an individual student basis.
- For interstate students, you will need to arrange and cover the expenses for your flights and transport to and from your home airport. Once the successful applicants are announced, we will communicate with interstate parents and students to provide specific recommendations on arrival locations and times, and discuss the support available to them upon arrival in Tasmania.
- A bus will be used to transport all students during the camp.
Accommodation
- During the camp, students will be staying in cabins at Camp Clayton (https://campclayton.org.au/) in Ulverstone.
Meals
- All meals will be provided during the camp – dietaries can be catered for.
Your application will primarily be assessed based on your written response explaining why you want to take part in the FYM camp.
Applications close at midnight on Friday, October 25, 2024.
Any further questions? Please contact TIA’s student outreach coordinator: harriet.walker@utas.edu.au
The University of Tasmania is committed to creating diverse, inclusive, and accessible educational experiences. Please let us know when registering how we can best support your needs.
Links to the Australian Curriculum
Creative and critical thinking
General capability
Personal and social
General capability
Ethical understanding
General capability
Sustainability
Cross-curriculum priorities
Applications for 2024 have now closed. Please register interest below to attend in 2025.