Back to What’s On
Past Student Engagement Office Page views: 418 views

T225: KOI Academic Event – Speech Contest “Voices of Change: How Students Can Shape the Future”

Are you ready to speak up, stand out, and shape the future? We are thrilled to invite you to KOI’s first-ever KOI Talent Speech Contest 2025, themed: “Voices of Change:…

About this event

Are you ready to speak up, stand out, and shape the future?

We are thrilled to invite you to KOI’s first-ever KOI Talent Speech Contest 2025, themed:

“Voices of Change: How Students Can Shape the Future”

This is more than just a competition — it’s an opportunity to grow your confidence in public speaking, a vital skill for both academic success and future career opportunities in Australia or globally.

Why You Should Join:

What to expect

  • Develop your communication and presentation skills
  • Boost your academic performance through confident class participation
  • Stand out in job interviews and professional networking
  • Receive expert training and individual feedback for your speech
  • Win prizes and be recognised across the KOI community

Key Dates:

  • Registration Opens: 28 July
  • Registration Closes: 15 August (11:59 PM)
  • Speech Training Workshop: Week 7 (TBC: 13 August, 1:00–2:00 PM)
  • Final Contest: Week 9 (TBC: 28 August, 1:00–4:30 PM)

How to Enter:

Submit your basic details and a short speech idea before 9 August through the “REGISTER FOR EVENT” link.

Whether you’re confident or just starting your public speaking journey, we welcome you to join. All finalists will be supported by the Student Engagement Office to refine and deliver an inspiring speech.

More about this event

Organised by

KOI: Student Engagement Office
Event type

Share this event

Acknowledgement of Country

KOI Student Society acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where our Sydney community learns, works and connects, and the Awabakal and Worimi peoples, Traditional Custodians of the lands of our Newcastle community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise their continuing connection to Country.

Shopping Cart