Welcome to Box Hill Institute for 2026! We have quite a few things to share for our first message of the year, but here are the headlines:
- Welcome Week: free food & vibes near you
- Student awards: Win up to $2K!
- Campus upgrades over summer
Keep reading to find out more.
Welcome Week activities near you
To celebrate the start of a new academic year, we are hosting Welcome Week activities at our Elgar, Nelson, CBD and Lilydale campuses – and we hope you will join us to celebrate!
There will be free food and entertainment, so make sure you pop by during your break:
o Nelson campus: Tuesday 17 Feb, 11am-1pm, near the outdoor roundabout
o Elgar campus: Thursday 19 Feb, 11am-1pm, P2 carpark
o CBD campus: Tuesday 24 Feb, 11am-1pm, C1, Level 2 foyer
o Lilydale campus: Wednesday 25 Feb, 11am-1pm, L3 forecourt/entry
Win up to $2K with the BHI Student Awards
Our Student Awards are still up for grabs, and we’re accepting nominations until 5pm, Friday 20 February 2026.
What’s in it for me?
Winning an award is a great way to make yourself more attractive to prospective employers, as it recognises your ability to contribute to a team, lift up those around you and support others.
In addition, each award is generously supported by a community partner, with financial support of up to $2,000!
Some students will also be selected for nomination into the Victorian Training Awards – earning you industry recognition and a great way to fast-track your career!
How do I enter?
All you need to do is ask your teacher for a nomination form, which you can fill in and supply to them along with any evidence you can provide.
Your teacher will then review your submission and submit it to the judging panel via our online submission portal.
Summer break campus upgrades
We want you to study in a safe, modern space with the right tools to help you succeed now and in the future. Over summer we made a stack of upgrades across the Elgar campus, and here is a quick look at what is new.
Pets on Elgar had a major refresh for animal studies students.
- The reception area is now fully renovated with a new counter and fresh paint, giving you a more professional space to meet pet owners.
- A new gravity fed drainage and filtration system has been installed behind the scenes.
- New vinyl flooring improves hygiene and safety.
- Extra cabinetry and new bath stations are in place to support grooming and animal care training.
Health teaching spaces are also been updated.
- Nursing, Aged Care and Allied Health students will soon have a new bed hoist to practise safe patient handling.
- Dental assisting students will have a new chair to support practical training.
Trades students will see improvements too.
- A purpose built sandpit environment is being added so you can safely practise building industry skills.
We have also upgraded more than 400 computers and laptops across the campus. All old equipment is being recycled, keeping around 2,000kg of e-waste out of landfill.
These upgrades are part of our ongoing work to give you the best experience at Box Hill Institute. More improvements are planned for 2026, so keep an eye out for updates.
Before construction of our new trades sandpit
Preparing the new sandpit base
Concrete laid, now waiting for the sand to be poured