Brighton College Vietnam is delighted to announce a series of exclusive Masterclasses, presented by distinguished professors and lecturers from the prestigious University of Melbourne.

This event is specifically designed for Year 10 and 11 pupils as they prepare for the IGCSE exams and the transition to Sixth Form. It is a unique opportunity to explore the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. The Masterclasses will cover a diverse range of topics, including Artificial Intelligence, mathematics, global supply chains, economics, and the arts. Pupils are encouraged to ask questions, engage deeply, and uncover what truly inspires them.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and big data: Shaping the way we live | Monday, October 28th (2:30 – 3:15 PM) 

Technology is a game-changer, transforming how we work, communicate, and live. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data are driving the next wave of innovation, set to shape the future in powerful ways. In this workshop, we’ll explore the evolution of innovation, delve into the workings of AI and Big Data, and examine the latest technologies leading the charge. We’ll also discuss recent AI breakthroughs and their potential impact on our lives. 

Discovering new-age Mathematics and its implications in the world around us | Monday, October 28th (2:30 – 3:15 PM) 

Did you know that most mathematics you learn at high school is often hundreds of years old? Come explore recent and cutting-edge mathematical problems, how their solutions are used in the world around us, and how academics from the University of Melbourne have contributed to their solutions. No prior knowledge needed.

Exploring global supply chain​ challenges and opportunities | Monday, October 28th (2:30 – 3:15 PM)

This workshop will provide pupils a foundation so that they can appreciate the complexity of designing and managing supply chains in the contemporary world. It will focus on a couple of challenges facing the world today such as climate change and humanitarian disasters and  highlight how supply chain strategies can assist in mitigating these problems.

A different way of thinking: from concept to market | Tuesday, October 29th (2:30 – 3:15 PM)

In this modern day and age, we have grown accustomed to and simply accept some of the tools/processes/infrastructure that help us with our everyday lives.  We have a tendency to accept things as they are without questioning if there is a better alternative way.  Is a toothbrush the only way of brushing your teeth? Are traffic lights the only way of controlling traffic?  In this workshop, we will ask pupils to question conventional methods and explore more efficient means of “getting things done”. Pupils will also be asked to consider the business issues on how we can bring new products to market and how to efficiently communicate the new design to different sectors of the community. 

What does an arts manager do? Planning a music tour | Tuesday, October 29th (2:30 – 3:15 PM)

We love listening to music, watching movies and checking out various new media and art. But what about the people behind the scenes? When an artist like Taylor Swift goes on tour, there is a huge team of people who make the magic possible, and somebody needs to be in charge so that everything runs smoothly and the fans can have a great time. These people are arts managers.

From booking enormous venues and transporting tonnes of equipment, to negotiating contracts and finances, this workshop will give you a hands-on peek into the world of an arts manager and ask you to make some of the decisions to get a music tour on the road.

The Amazing Body: Always responding to our environment | Tuesday, October 29th (2:30 – 3:15 PM)

Our body is constantly monitoring and reacting to what’s going on around us so we can go about our daily lives. In this workshop, we will discuss how important organ systems work, how we can measure their activity, and how we can protect them from environmental challenges. Learning about biomedicine can open up many career options in health or biomedical sciences, including research, medicine, biomedical engineering, diagnostics, biotechnology, vaccine and drug development, as well as careers in fields like biosafety and regulation, and ethics and law. 

Economics: Money, Inflation, and The Cost of Living | Tuesday, October 29th (2:30 – 3:15 PM)

Economics is the study of social behaviours related to production, distribution and consumption of goods and services through statistical data, modelling and economic theories. From this, Economists seek to understand, assess and explain the mechanisms of markets and economics to increase efficiency and productivity. You’ll learn to analyse and interpret data with different methodologies and tools while developing your problem-solving skills that are needed in both business and government to make smarter and informed decisions.