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Welcome!
We had 228 new and returning students join us last month from 28 different countries…
Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Turkiye, USA, Uruguay, & Vietnam
What’s on
Marketing Strategy Presentation
Our Diploma of Marketing & Communication students stepped out into the world of creative strategy this week, presenting their ideas for sourcing funding for RSPCA initiatives. Amazing work representing a great cause!
Laneway Festival is coming to the Gold Coast
Laneway Festival is one of the most loved and respected live music events across Australia and New Zealand — a tastemaker festival renowned for discovery, community, and championing the most exciting artists from around the world.
This year, Laneway Festival will make its Gold Coast debut at Southport Sharks — a fresh backdrop and the perfect chance to connect with fans in a region that’s always shown enormous love for live music. The new site offers a unique setting with an easy-to-navigate layout, seamless movement between stages, and excellent transport connections. Intimate yet expansive, it’s set to deliver a world-class festival experience.
When: 7th February
Find out more here
Lunar New Year Celebrations
Saddle up and celebrate the Year of the Horse in Chinatown this Lunar New Year, with entertainment, amazing food deals, kids’ activities and fireworks!
Our Lunar New Year festivities kick off at 3pm along Davenport and Young Streets and include:
- Lion and dragon dancers
- Kids’ activities (including lotus origami making, Chinese stamp making, woodblock printing, Chinese name writing, face painting and diabolo playing)
- Interactive wishing tree
- Kizuna drummers
- Food trucks
- Market stalls
- Fireworks finale at 7:30pm.
When: Saturday 21st February
The 2026 World Club Championship hits Snapper Rocks
The 2026 World Club Championship hits Snapper Rocks, uniting 32 of the world’s best boardriders clubs for three epic days of surfing.
Debuting a four-surfer format — Open Men’s, Open Women’s, Junior (U20) & Master (40+) — the event showcases a balance of youth, experience, and elite talent.
A kaleidoscope of community, culture and the arts along the full length of the coastline from Kirra, right through to the contest site at Snapper Rocks.
When: Friday 13th Feb-Sunday 15th Feb
The Darkness at Miami Marketta
Multi-platinum UK rock royalty The Darkness are set to make their triumphant return to Australia with an epic summer show at Miami Marketta.
Following their massive 2024 Permission To Land 20th anniversary tour, the band are bringing their signature high-voltage energy and outrageous fun back to stages, serving up fan favourites like I Believe In A Thing Called Love and Love Is Only A Feeling, alongside new tracks from their latest album Dreams On Toast, including I Hate Myself and The Longest Kiss. This tour marks the first chance for fans to hear the new songs live.
When: Saturday 21st February
get your tickets here
Helpful Tips for finding accommodation in Australia
We know finding suitable accommodation can be a challenge for international students at this time of year. Austrade publishes a range of tools and resources on the Study Australia website on accommodation options within Australia including:
- Tips on creating a strong rental housing application.
- Tips to find the right home and house mates for you.
- Know your rights as a tenant in Australia.
Costs of accommodation will vary depending on your chosen state, city, and type of accommodation. The cost of living calculator on the Study Australia website helps students calculate their expenses.
Do you have a suggestion on an event, workshop, social or anything else you would like to see at the school? Leave us a comment…
Staff Spotlight
AMANDA
Fun fact: I studied Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management here at Entrepreneur Education
Fave cuisine: Brazilian, Italian, Indian, Thai, Japanese, Chinese… I just love to eat!
Nationality: Brazilian
Fave pastime/hobby: Going to the beach when it is sunny, reading when it is cold
Job role & how Amanda can help you: I am part of the Student Services team. My job role is diverse and I am involved in several processes. I love helping students & staff
DIANE
Fun fact: Roller skating was one of my favorite hobbies back in high school
Fave cuisine: Filipino and Chinese Cuisine
Nationality: Filipino
Fave pastime/hobby: In my free time, I love spending time with family, taking my kids to the park and beach, and relaxing together with my husband with a good Netflix movie at night
Job role & how Diane can help you: In my role as an Administration Officer in the Enrolments Departments. I help students and families by processing enrolments, answering enquiries, issuing Letters of Offer and Certificate of Enrolment. You might also spot me at reception assisting students, staff and visitors
Student stats
Student Spotlight
This month’s Student Spotlight goes to Valentina Sosio – Diploma of Photography & Digital Imaging
“Valentina and shown incredible depth and understanding of her photographic passions and interests – she has constantly embraced every unit in her Diploma of Photography, challenging herself to improve on each and every practical assignment – fully utilising her mentors and the studio to learn, grown and evolve on her photography journey and career.”
Great work Valentina! Please keep an eye out in your emails for your prize.
Job Board Update
Job Board Stats:
We have started to include new Junior roles on the Job Board within areas such Marketing, Sales and Warehouse Logistics. Please let us know in the suggestion box if there is an industry you want to see jobs in.
Over the last 3 weeks we promoted jobs in 7 different industries: Hospitality (49), Administration (46), Cleaning (36), Retail (45), Trades (18), Cookery (48), Fitness (15)
254+ clicks through to the job webpage over the last 3 weeks!
Most popular industries and roles:
- Admin
- Cookery
- Hospitality
TIP: Keep an eye out in store windows for “Hiring/Looking for staff” signs at Pacific Fair, Robina Town Centre and Harbour Town.
Have you scored a job through our job board? Let us know in the ‘suggestion box’ above!
Student Business
Each month we will be promoting a student’s own business. If you have a business you would like featured, please email Student Services
Contact us if you would like your business featured.
Quatom Technologies
Leandro Rocha – Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)
“Quatom is an early-stage tech startup focused on advancing research in Quantum Science, and development of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Deep Learning Models.
Embracing a strong culture of discoveries, innovation and disruptive technology, our Startup is at the forefront of some of the most advanced and transformative quantum technologies of our time and our advances in quantum science, artificial neural network and deep learning models reflect our commitment to bringing the future into the present.
We Transpose Quantum Science and AI into Products, Application and AI Technologies for everyday people. We are Quantum & AI Makers.
Some of our projects consist of developing Smart Cities with an AI Traffic Management System to autonomously control traffic lights and reduce traffic jams.
Movement detection to track patients in their rehabilitation treatment and help physiotherapists to track the treatment evolution supporting patients in the movement and flexibility recovery process.
Property Investment Agents to generate reliable and high-accurate reports to help investors in their investment decision-making process.
Cognitive Neuroscience project which consist of teach brain waves and adjust internal frequency to attract a new reality and help people with depression and other mental health illnesses.
And other cool things related to Computer Vision, Object Detection, Classification and Tracking.”
Check out the website page here
