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Communication Experience Day 2026

Influence your career with Communication at Bond

Love telling stories, influencing opinions or understanding how messages shape the world around us? Communication is a dynamic and fast-evolving field that goes far beyond social media. It is about creating compelling narratives, engaging diverse audiences, building trust and reputations and persuading people to think, feel and act. 

Join us on Thursday, 28 May, 2026 for the Communication: Journalism, Social Media, Public Relations & Advertising Experience Day, where you’ll learn how communication connects ideas, people and industries.

Communication can be a career in itself or core skill set across a wide range of professions, including:

  • Journalists researching, writing and telling impactful stories across digital, broadcast and print platforms.
  • Public relations professionals managing brand reputations and strategic communication with the public and media.
  • Advertising professionals developing creative campaigns that connect with audiences and influence behaviour.
  • Social media and content specialists creating engaging content and strategies for brands and organisations.
  • Communication professionals applying communication theories to understand how messages are created, received and interpreted in society. 

Studies in Journalism, Social Media, Public Relations or Advertising can open doors to exciting careers in media and communication. Bond’s Experience Day will give you a taste of what a career in this field might look like. 

Communication: Journalism, Social Media, Public Relations & Advertising Experience Day  
When:  Thursday, 28 May, 2026
Time:  8:30am - 3:00pm (AEST)
Where:  Bond University, Gold Coast Campus

Society & Design Precinct:
Building 3, Level 2, Room 26 to check-in
Campus Parking & Map

This free event is open to Year 10, 11, and 12 students, plus one parent per student.

Note for attending parents: We are pleased to invite you to join our Office of Future Students team for a complimentary lunch at Lakeside. 

Registration is compulsory.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

Students will need to bring a smartphone and a laptop for this Experience Day.

What will the Experience Day involve?

At the 2026 Communication Experience Day, you’ll step into the dynamic world of digital communication, content creation, and brand strategy. Learn from industry experts and Bond academics as they explore the power of  journalism, social media, public relations and advertising.

Through hands-on sessions, you’ll develop practical skills in social media strategy, mobile journalism, and creative advertising, gaining real-world insights into how brands and media professionals engage audiences online. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with current Bond students, hear about their experiences, and explore our campus on a guided tour.

Students will need to bring a smartphone and a laptop for this Experience Day.

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