The University of Auckland

University of Auckland Catalyst Programme - Your Catalyst for Academic Excellence

Catalyst 2026 is a free two‑day programme for New Zealand’s highest‑achieving Year 12 students. 8-9 July, 9am-3pm, City Campus (B201). Optional networking: 8 July, 3-4.30pm.

Experience interactive sessions, panels, and taster lectures led by top researchers.

Places are limited. Registration does not guarantee attendance - we’ll review academic and extracurricular achievement. Final details will be sent 3-4 weeks before the event.

Parents, teachers, and careers advisers may register, but priority goes to students.

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Mobile Phone

What describes you best?*

What year are you at school?*

What school year is your young person in?*

Which school did you last attend?*

What ethnic group do you belong to?

European/Pākehā

Māori

Pacific Peoples

Asian

Middle Eastern/Latin American/African

Other

Which curriculum are you studying? (You can select more than one option)

NCEA

Cambridge

Have you received any academic awards, scholarships, or distinctions?

NCEA Excellence Endorsement

IB Top of Year Award or Top of Subject Award

Cambridge IGCSE Grades A or Above

National/Regional Academic Competition Award

Top of Year

None of the above

Other (please specify)

If you selected other, please specify

Have you participated in any enrichment programmes, competitions, or leadership roles?

Olympiads (e.g., Science, Maths)

School leadership (e.g., Committees, Team Captain, Arts & Cultural)

Research or internship experience

Service to Community (School community, ethnic community e.g. iwi/village, local community, etc.)

Other academic extension programme

None of the above

Other (please specify)

If you selected other, please specify

Have you participated in any University of Auckland programmes or initiatives? If yes, which?

Why are you interested in attending the Catalyst Conference?

To explore university research opportunities

To connect with academics and researchers

To learn more about my areas of interest

To meet other high-achieving students

Other (please specify)

If you selected other, please specify

Which of these statements best describes you?*

Study area of interest*

Dietary requirements

Accessibility needs

Before you apply for this programme, we strongly recommend that you discuss your intent to participate with your high school to ensure this programme is the right fit for you and will not interfere with your current school commitments.

I confirm I have spoken with my school's Year 12 dean or careers adviser about this programme.

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