Experience UTS Day April 2026
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: 8.30-9.30am
Welcome session: 9:30am - 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:
Study Area | Workshop Title | Workshop description |
Animation | 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. |
Architecture | Thinking Like a Designer: An info session on how to Build a Portfolio for Architecture, Interior & Landscape | Introducing prospective applicants to UTS Architecture Portfolio Entry Scheme including details on what the assessors are looking for in the applications and examples of successful portfolios. |
Biomedical Engineering | Engineering The Body | Discover how engineering and healthcare come together in this engaging Biomedical Engineering workshop. Explore how engineers collaborate with doctors and researchers to develop life-changing technologies such as prosthetics, robotic surgery systems, medical imaging and implanted devices that enhance and support human life. |
Business | Changing the Way we do Business | Business is everywhere. Come along and see how your ideas can create new business concepts. |
Campus Tour | 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 | Identifying Unknown Substances | Become a forensic chemist and identify a suspicious white substance. Students will use physical, chemical and infrared spectroscopic tests to analyse their unknown sample and discover how chemistry is used to rapidly identify unknown materials. |
Civil & Environmental Engineering | Floating Houses | 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. |
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. |
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 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. |
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 | Beyond the Social Media Ban | Join us for our Digital Social Media workshop and explore the essential role of data in today’s digital world. Learn how data shapes everything from social media to shopping habits. Gain crucial insights into privacy, consent, and become a savvy data expert, ready to navigate confidently through our data-driven society. |
Environmental Sciences | Under the Heat | Become an environmental scientist and investigate the hidden heat around you. Students will use infrared thermometers to measure surface temperatures in natural and built spaces, compare their data, and explore how urban design shapes microclimates and environmental impact. |
Food Science | The Science Behind Your Food | Become a food scientist and put everyday foods to the test. Students will analyse taste perception, compare sugar levels using refractometers, and assess egg freshness, discovering how science ensures food quality, safety and consistency. |
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. |
Interaction Design; Information Technology | UX Sketch & Flow | This workshop introduces students to interaction design as a core discipline within Information Technology, where user actions are translated into system behaviour. Participants will design and prototype their own app wireframes while learning how digital products are structured before development begins. |
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. |
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. |
Landscape Architecture | Designing Urban Experiences | 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 | 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. |
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! |
Management | 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. |
Mathematics | AI Image Classification | Mathematics and statistics lie at the foundation of modern AI techniques. This workshop is designed to introduce elementary ideas of AI to students, encourage them to think about how A.I. is designed, and a guided hands-on demonstration of building their own A.I. model. |
Media Arts and Production | Media Arts and Production Workshop | Lights, camera, action! Find out why our Media Arts and Production course is so highly regarded by industry in this hands-on workshop. Join us in our film studio and be part of a crew as we shoot a scene on set using the latest cinema cameras and lights. |
Microbiology | 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. |
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 (VS Exploring Music and Sound Recording) | 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. |
Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research | Deadly Futures: Your Uni Journey Starts Here – Session for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students | Thinking about uni but not sure what to study or what it’s really like? This workshop is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who want to explore their options in a relaxed, welcoming and culturally safe space at Jumbunna. Through activities, yarns and shared stories, you’ll learn what uni is all about, the different pathways you can take, and the support available to help you succeed. Come along to ask questions, connect and discover what’s available to you at UTS and Jumbunna. |
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. |
Physics | Physics Workshop | Waves in light and matter: investigating wave phenomena from the quantum to the macroscale. Students will explore wave phenomena involving coherent light and the electromagnetic spectrum |
Product Design | You and LEGO against the world! | Guide high school students through the industrial |
Public Relations and Advertising | 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. |
Social and Political Science | Political Communication in the Digital Age | Dive into the changing world of political communication, from traditional methods to today’s digital era. In this workshop, you’ll learn how social media, AI, and new technologies are shaping politics. Discover the influence of online personalities and explore how digital media affects elections and public opinions. Get hands-on experience in understanding how digital platforms are changing the way we talk about politics! |
Sport and Exercise Science | 10 Minutes in the Life of a Sports Scientist | 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! |
Sustainability and 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. |
U@Uni | Compulsory Session | Compulsory session for students a part of the U@UNI academy. |
UTS College | Study tips that make a difference | In this workshop, you’ll pick up clever study tips, learn how AI can be a powerful study tool, discover wellbeing hacks, and hear real stories from current students in our panel as they share how they navigate study, stress and develop self‑belief. Walk away with practical tools and the confidence that you’ve got what it takes to handle what comes next. |
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. |
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