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DISCOVER HOW VENTURES UNFOLD INSIDE THE HUB

GreenOvation: Trash
to Treasure Challenge

Step into the Venture Hub, where you’ll discover a dynamic public space showcasing how teams tackle real-world problems, like designing innovative recycling solutions for tough-to-reuse materials. Once inside the hub, click on the Teams tab, then explore the BounceBack team to see how venturers collaborate, brainstorm, and share their progress.

Witness creativity and innovation in action, sparking real change!

Got a bigger, greener idea—or a problem you want to solve?
We’d love to hear it! Whether you want to create your own venture or contribute to an existing one, we’re all ears:

Unlock a New World of Interdisciplinary & Multimodal Teaching & Learning

Fields of Exploration:

Political Science | History & Philosophy | Media & Communication | Sociology & Psychology | Art & Design | Ethics & Civic Responsibility

In this venture, students will create their own political parties, each with a unique ideology and platform that tackles society’s biggest challenges. Students will engage in real-world campaign strategies, debates, and voting—all while exploring the power of ideas in shaping the future.

PowerPlay Starts Soon!

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Fields of Exploration:

Environmental Science | Geography | Data Science | Public Policy & Law | Economics | Sociology

As Carbon Footprint Detectives, students will investigate the hidden carbon costs in their community—from their school’s energy use to transportation and even lunch choices. Equipped with their findings, students will develop action plans to reduce local emissions and inspire sustainable changes in their community.

FOLLOW THE CARBON CLUES

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Fields of Exploration:

Digital Culture | Psychology | Media Studies | Sociology | Art & Design | Ethics

Students will explore how online personas shape our sense of self and social interactions, the psychological impacts of ‘performing’ online, and how virtual identities can both empower and isolate us. They’ll create their own avatars and analyse the choices behind them, while also discussing the ethical considerations of digital life.

EXPLORE THE YOU ONLINE

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Fields of Exploration:

Economics | Digital Citizenship | Political Science | Blockchain Technology | Ethics | Law & Public Policy

In this venture, students will explore the emerging concept of digital nations and virtual economies. Student teams will create their own ‘virtual nations’ with unique values, digital currencies, and citizenship rights, while grappling with issues like data privacy, digital sovereignty, and virtual governance.

Forge Digital Nations and Economies

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Fields of Exploration:

Anthropology | Sociology | History | Psychology | Literature | Folklore | Media

Turn your students into creative detectives, diving deep into the cultural and psychological roots of local legends and myths. Through this venture, they’ll explore how these stories shape local identities and communities.

Reveal the Hidden Truths of the Legends!

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Fields of Exploration:

Game Design & Development | Technology & Computer Science | Art & Design | Psychology & Behavioural Science | Systems Thinking

Inspired by the thrilling environments of the Hunger Games, but with a twist—your students will compete to design innovative, engaging, and productive game arenas. These arenas will challenge players with exciting tests of ingenuity, collaboration, and strategic thinking.

Take the Lead in the Arena!

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Fields of Exploration:

Engineering | Environmental Science | Physics | Design and Technology | Safety Science

Ever thought it would be exciting for your students to explore how Harry Potter’s broomstick could be powered in the real world? You’re in the right place! Let your students compete to invent a futuristic, eco-friendly, single-rider transportation device that is safe, efficient, and revolutionises the school commute.

Forge the Unknown Into Reality

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Fields of Exploration:

Computer Science & Information Technology | Health Sciences & Biotechnology | Business & Economics | Philosophy | Media

Take your students on a journey into the philosophical exploration of the meaning of life. Is there still a need for alchemy today? How can the digital age be harnessed to fulfil humanity’s most cherished dreams?

Digital Code & Magic Spell—Invent the Connection

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Fields of Exploration:

Environmental Science | Biology | Agricultural Studies | Engineering & Technology | Ethics & Philosophy | Public Policy & Law

Inspire your students to embrace empathy and stewardship. Let them stand up for the wildlife we share our world with—creatures whose habitats and lives are often impacted by our actions. Through this venture, they’ll discover how to safeguard and preserve the natural world, becoming its protectors while balancing human progress.

Humanity in Action!

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Fields of Exploration:

COMPUTER SCIENCE | SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | MEDIA | PHILOSOPHY | POLITICAL SCIENCE | psychology

Empower your students to become digital defenders of minds. In this venture, they’ll create a tool during a Hackathon that breaks the spell of manipulation and exposes the hidden traps set by mind twisters. Equip them with the skills to outsmart the dark forces of manipulation in the digital age.

Outsmart the Mind Hunters

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Fields of Exploration:

ETHICS | LAW | POLITICAL SCIENCE | SOCIOLOGY | COMMUNICATION | Psychology | History

Inspire your students to explore the fine line between free speech and deliberate falsehoods. In this venture, they’ll investigate how harmful lies are spread and create tools to protect society from misinformation. Equip them with the skills to defend democracy in the face of manipulation.

Draw the line

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Fields of Exploration:

ART & DESIGN | TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING | HISTORY OF SCIENCE & ART | INNOVATION

Curiosity is one of humanity’s greatest powers. Where does it come from, and what incredible potential does it unlock? In this venture, students will delve deep into each individual’s curiosity within their team, discovering how to weave their wonders into one powerful pattern.

What would it be?

Conjure Wonders into Reality

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Fields of Exploration:

COMPUTER SCIENCE | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY | COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Chatbots might seem like everyday tools, but their full potential remains untapped. Imagine a bushfire emergency—how can Chatbots become your team’s most reliable ally? In this venture, students will discover how to harness Chatbots’ power to assist in emergencies and create a multimodal product to teach others what they’ve learned.

Chatbots: Guardians in Crisis

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Fields of Exploration:

COMPUTER SCIENCE | LINGUISTICS | ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR | COGNITIVE SCIENCE | ETHOLOGY

Human language is one of our greatest achievements, but what if AI could help us unlock the language of our pets? Imagine your students’ pets telling them about their day. This future might be closer than we think. Why not explore this uncharted frontier?

Finally—Your Students Can Talk to Their Pets!

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Fields of Exploration:

INformation Technology | Business and Entrepreneurship | Computer Science | Economics | Psychology | Sociology

Transforming knowledge into a marketable asset is a crucial skill in the knowledge economy. How can your students turn abstract data into a venture that becomes their livelihood? It’s almost like learning a magic trick—but with real-world impact. Will your students be the ones to unlock the secret?

Symbols that Pay for Living

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Fields of Exploration:

Computer Science / Engineering / Technology / Ethics & Philosophy / Sociology / Law & Public Policy

As smart machines take on a larger role in our world, who will create the systems that ensure they’re used wisely? This is your students’ chance to step up, take responsibility, and lead. In this contest, teams will compete to design the most effective strategies, regulations, or frameworks for smart technology use. Let’s see which vision will shape the future!

students as policy makers

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Fields of Exploration:

Sociology | Psychology | Economics | Political Science | Health Study | Communication | Engineering & Technology

This venture challenges students to tackle the refugee crisis head-on. Compete to design groundbreaking systems or solutions that offer safety and hope. With fresh eyes, new empathy, and cutting-edge technology, who will rise as guardians for those in need?

GUARDIANS FOR THOSE IN CRISIS

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Fields of Exploration:

Critical Thinking & Logic | Psychology | Sociology | Technology | Design | Economics

Transform your students into modern-day Sherlock Holmes—using their smartphones as advanced, almost magical devices to uncover hidden opportunities in everyday absurdities. With cutting-edge tech in hand and sharp critical thinking, who will crack the code of innovation and rise as the ultimate inventor?

TRUE DETECTIVES IN ACTION

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Fields of Exploration:

BIOLOGY | ECOLOGY | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | ENGINEERING & DESIGN | ART & DESIGN | ETHICS

Lead your students into nature’s kingdom, where every leaf and ecosystem holds the secrets to solving the toughest challenges. From the tiniest detail to the vastest wilderness, nature reveals the blueprint for innovation. Will your students unlock these mysteries and discover their own genius?

LEARNING FROM NATURE’S MAGIC

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Fields of Exploration:

NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE | COMPUTER SCIENCE | HEALTH EDUCATION | MULTIMEDIA | GRAPHIC DESIGN

In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of nutrition and health can often be overlooked. Your students, like modern-day crusaders, are called to restore balance. In this challenge, they’ll harness their digital skills to develop an app that simplifies nutrition for their peers. Who will rise as the champions of health, defending the temple of the body with tech-powered solutions?

CRUSADERS FOR A HEALTHIER WORLD

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Fields of Exploration:

ANATOMY | NEUROSCIENCE | PHYSICS | OPTICS | PSYCHOLOGY | MATHEMATICS | ART & DESIGN.

Step into the mysterious world of illusions, where nothing is as it seems. In this venture, students embark on a quest to uncover the secrets behind visual tricks, natural phenomena and socially constructed beliefs. Who will master the art of illusion, push the boundaries of perception, and rise as the ultimate PhantomQuest explorer?

UNVEIL THE ILLUSIONS

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Fields of Exploration:

Political Science & International Relations | Sociology | Psychology | Economics | Media & Communications | Engineering & Technology

In a world filled with conflict, who will rise to build peace without weapons? This venture challenges students to become Peace Architects, crafting innovative solutions to global challenges. Armed with interdisciplinary knowledge, they will champion social justice, resolve conflicts, and strengthen communities. Will your students lead the way to a more harmonious future?

ARCHITECTS OF PEACE

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Fields of Exploration:

Biology | Physics | Neuroscience | Psychology | Robotics | Engineering &Technology | Art & Design

What if humans could perceive the world with heightened senses like bats, dolphins, or bees? Inspired by Batman’s echolocation-like abilities, this venture challenges students to innovate using nature’s superpowers—from echolocation to infrared vision. By blending biology and technology, they’ll design tools that expand human perception and push the limits of innovation.

Unlock the Hidden Powers of Perception!

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Fields of Exploration:

Genetic Engineering | Bioethics | Philosophy | AI & Robotics | Sociology | Environmental Science | Media & Literature Studies

Inspired by The Matrix, Frankenstein, and Avatar, this venture invites students to explore the evolving world of posthumanism. Will they take the red pill, diving into the future of genetic engineering and artificial intelligence, embracing limitless possibilities? Or will they take the blue pill, reflecting on the ethical dangers of reshaping life?

Choose the Future—Or Protect the Present?

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