Experience UTS Day 2025
University of Technology Sydney
ultimo, australia
Event description
Experience UTS Day is on this April school holidays! Hosted on campus, choose your workshops and experience UTS.
Here is the schedule for the day:
Registrations open: 8.30-9.00am
Student experience panel: 9.00-9.45am
Session 1 workshops: 10.00-11.00am
Session 2 workshops: 11.15am-12.15pm
Lunch: 12.30-1.30pm
Session 3 workshops: 1.45-2.45pm
Check out the workshops available below:
(Workshop information is also available on the program page)
| Study Area | Workshop Title | Workshop description |
| Animation Production | The Art of Character Design: An Immersive Animation Workshop Experience | Discover the artistry and magic of character design in animation! Join us for an immersive workshop that will take you on a captivating journey into the world of creating memorable animated characters. Led by the Animation Society, this hands-on experience will equip you with an understanding of the animation course at UTS, bringing you on an exciting journey full of creativity. |
| Architecture | Bring out the Architect in you! | Join us and learn about the beautiful world of Architecture. Through a hands-on workshop, you will learn about amazing architectural projects; why architects play such a vital role in society and the different ways that Architects create genuine positive change in the world. You will be challenged to bring out the architect in you, and bring your ideas from your mind, to paper and then to reality. Whether you’re into art, design, or just love building things, this session will open your eyes to the world of architecture in a fun and interactive way. |
| Artificial Intelligence | Think Like an AI | This workshop is the ultimate crash course in Artificial Intelligence foundations! Explore key concepts like the Turing Test to understand how AI mimics human thought, and dive into how AI processes human language with Natural Language Processing. Plus, you’ll have the chance to train your own machine learning model, gaining hands-on experience and a closer look at the exciting potential of AI! |
| Business | Changing the Way We Do Business | Business is everywhere. Come along and see how your ideas can create new business concepts. |
| Business HSC Help | Financial Fluency | Dive into the finance component of the HSC Business syllabus using real business case studies. Learn to calculate key financial ratios and assess business performance, critically evaluate financial management objectives, and explore sources of finance and global financial management topics. This session equips you with practical skills and a deep understanding of essential financial concepts, ensuring you're well-prepared for your HSC journey. |
| Business HSC Help | Unpacking Marketing Strategies | How do businesses satisfy consumer needs and wants through savvy marketing strategies? Explore the key elements of marketing: product, price, place, and promotion. While concentrating on the creative and impactful strategies of product and promotion, we'll also touch on the essential roles of pricing and distribution. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, you'll gain a deep understanding of how successful businesses capture their audience's attention and drive sales. This session will help you master crucial marketing concepts, making your HSC Business studies both fun and practical. |
| Campus tours | Get to know the UTS campus | The UTS campus is one of a kind, located right in the heart of Sydney's leading digital and creative precinct. Our experienced Student Ambassadors will lead you through the Broadway precinct, including a stop at the iconic Dr Chau Chak Building and the new UTS Central building. Please wear comfortable shoes. |
| Chemistry | Chemistry Conundrums | Chemistry is all around us. Play the role of a research and development chemist working for a pharmaceutical company and explore key synthetic chemistry principles. |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | Civil & Environmental Engineering: Build a Better Future! | Engineers don’t just build bridges and buildings—they shape the world we live in! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll tackle real-world challenges, design sustainable solutions, and discover how civil and environmental engineers create a better future. Work in teams, think creatively, and see how engineering can make a real impact on communities and the environment. |
| Creative Intelligence & Innovation | Creative Leaps | This interactive workshop gives you a taste of what a Transdisciplinary Innovation course at UTS TD School is all about. Our unique style of learning and problem solving emphasises collaboration across the different disciplines. Explore the unknown, learn how to make creative leaps and have fun whilst tackling a creative brief with your innovative ideas. |
| Creative Intelligence & Innovation | Urban Innovation | Dive deep into urban challenges, exploring diverse perspectives and disciplines to pinpoint key areas of opportunity within our city. With our game storming framework and expert guidance, you'll unlock your creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork skills, joining us on an exciting quest to reshape our cityscape and drive meaningful change. |
| Criminology | Deviants, Criminals and those who work with them | Discover the Secrets of Criminal Minds: Unveiling the World of Culprits and Collaborators! Have you ever wondered what drives someone to become a criminal? Or perhaps you've been intrigued by the individuals who work closely with this elusive cohort? If so, this is the workshop you don't want to miss! Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking session where we delve deep into the minds of criminals and those who associate with them. Together, we'll explore the intricate dynamics that shape their behaviors and unravel the mysteries behind their actions. |
| Digital and Social Media | Data Traces | Ever wondered why they say 'data is the new oil'? Discover the secrets behind this buzz phrase! Join us in exploring the thrilling world of data in today's digital age. Dive deep as we uncover how data shapes our everyday lives, from social media to shopping habits. Gain crucial insights into hot topics like privacy and consent. Become a savvy data wizard and navigate the exciting realm of our data-driven society with confidence! |
| Engineering Without Borders | Developing Effective Hygiene Strategies | Step into the shoes of a humanitarian engineer and use your problem-solving skills to make a real impact! In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore how engineering can improve lives in marginalised communities by tackling global hygiene challenges. You'll define a real-world problem, brainstorm innovative solutions, and apply your mechanical know-how to develop a prototype. |
| Forensic Science | Who did it? | Be a forensic investigator and use scientific applications to solve crimes. Students will learn how to dust and collect fingerprints, analyse blood spatter, test for drugs and collect evidence, with the aim of building a solid case for the court of law. |
| International Studies | Living across languages | What difference does it make to study a foreign language and other cultures? Learn about the difference between travelling through a country and studying abroad and how this knowledge helps us become critical thinkers who are able to challenge the stereotypes we have about other cultures and nationalities. Get a glimpse into what it is like to be an intercultural speaker. |
| Journalism | I write the news | Join our journalism workshop, guided by UTS students and lecturers. Learn how to identify news, conduct interviews, and write a short news story. |
| Journalism | News Broadcast and production | Experience the excitement of broadcast journalism in our bespoke TV studio. Participate in hands-on activities and discover the impact and thrill of journalism firsthand. |
| Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student info session | Join our information session to learn about the services and entry schemes available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. |
| Landscape Architecture | Designing Urban Environments | Get a hands-on studio practice to learn how landscape and public space can unify complex urban environments, balancing environmental needs with those of contemporary society and culture |
| Law | Justice is Served! | The jury is present, the judge enters, the prosecution and defence lawyers give their opening statements and the examination of witnesses begins. Experience what it feels like to appear in court by role-playing in a mock trial. Learn about legal issues, rebut your opponents’ arguments, and put your legal arguments to the test! |
| Law | To Sue Or Not To Sue? | You’ve seen Law on TV – fought on the battlefield of the courtroom. But have you ever thought about Law outside the courtroom? Mediation is one of the ways to resolve disputes outside the courtroom. In this workshop, you will work together on a case to resolve a dispute and reach a solution between two parties. |
| Management | The Experience Economy | Explore the experience economy where sports, events, entrepreneurship, and sustainability meet! Discover how you can make a positive impact and reduce negative effects by studying real-world examples of major events. Get ready for interactive discussions and hands-on activities that will help you design your own sustainable experiences. Learn how to leave a positive mark on the environment and society while building your skills in event planning and sustainability. |
| Marketing | Pitch Perfect | Think like a marketer and get creative by producing new advertising ideas for some familiar products. |
| Medical Science | All the Small Things | Put the exciting world of microbiology under the microscope as students conduct experiments on bacteria and experience what it is like to be a hospital scientist and a food safety scientist. |
| Medical Science | Test Yourself | Dive into major organs, like circulation and respiration, and get hands-on experience with modern medical devices. Dive into two patient scan case studies and become a clinical scientist. |
| Midwifery | Catching Babies | Dreaming of the midwife life? Visit our clinicial labs to get practical and learn how midwives provide care to pregnant women and their families. |
| Music and Sound Design | Music and Sound Design Workshop | Get hands-on experience in our Music and Sound Design studios and learn how to record foley sounds for a short film using industry-standard sound equipment. |
| Nursing | Life in the Hospital | Nurses have to be ready for anything. Experience life on the wards with hands-on duties in our clinical labs – which look and feel exactly like the inside of a hospital. |
| Public Health | Outbreak at Sea! | There’s a bacterial outbreak on the cruise ship! Use your scientific investigation skills to diagnose the symptoms and possible causes of the outbreak. |
| Social and Political Science | AI for Climate Futures | What is your hoped for climate future? How can Artificial Intelligence help us imagine that together? This session will give you a taster of the way data, generative AI and collaborative action can shape the world we want to build. |
| Sport and Exercise Science | Fighting Fit | The human body is a powerful and agile thing. Explore the science behind sport in our active workshop and find out why we move the way we do! |
| Strategic Communication | GRAM IT: Online Publicity Campaign! | Immerse yourself in the world of strategic communication and creativity with GRAM IT! Explore the intricacies of crafting your own publicity campaign, from handpicking the ideal public figures to designing captivating creative assets and crafting persuasive messaging. Become the architect of a masterpiece as you launch your campaign into the digital realm and witness the impact of your creativity unfold. |
| Sustainability & Environment | Sustainability Workshop: Take Your Role and Make It Real! | Are you curious about business and ready to put your strategic skills to the test? Join us for an exciting and interactive workshop where you'll become a change-maker, tackling major challenges like social responsibility, environmental care, and economic success. The best part? You’ll team up to brainstorm innovative solutions for a mystery global company—can you guess which one it is? Get ready to unleash your creativity and make a real impact in the world of sustainability! |
| Teaching | Turning the Tables - Teach the Teacher | Join us for an interactive session with an online game-based learning platforms, role plays, and interesting discussions to experience firsthand the dynamic nature of teaching! Don't miss this unique opportunity to teach your teacher! |
| Visual Communication | Speaking in Images | Explore the foundational principles and studio experiences of the Visual Communication degree, engage in exercises that highlight the relationship between images and text, and gain insight into the life of a Visual Communication student. |
| Writing | Unleash the Writer Within! | How do writers get started? What kinds of practical tips can help? This workshop will introduce students to some creative writing exercises designed to get the writing flowing. Students will discover that an interesting piece of writing is never very far away! This hands-on writing experience will give students a taste of creative writing at UTS in a fun and supportive environment. |
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