Tapasā x First Year Narratives End of Project Launch Event

We are excited to invite you to the Tapasā x First Year Narratives Collaborative Year-End Wrap-Up. 

The occasion highlights two unique initiatives under the UTS Student as Partners Project Grants Program: 

• Tapasā: Pasifika Student Empowerment Initiative – A program dedicated to supporting Pasifika students through mentorship, peer tutoring, and culturally relevant workshops, helping to build a strong sense of belonging, academic confidence, and community at UTS. 

• First Year Narratives – A digital storytelling project that amplifies the voices of students, sharing personal experiences to highlight the diverse journeys in and through university life – their stories and experiences contribute to making UTS an inclusive learning environment. 

The evening will include Tapasā’s Final Professional Speaker Series, featuring a keynote address by industry expert, Kesaia Takau (Ausgrid Apprentice Operations Program Manager). Additionally, First Year Narratives student partner, Leila Ledua, will present a keynote speech prior to the premiere screening of the FYN Digital Storytelling Project, highlighting the personal journeys of underrepresented students.

4:30pm Guests arrival + light refreshments
5:00pm Official event start
5:10pm Tapasā Keynote speech - Kesaia Takau
5:20pm Tapasā x FYN Keynote speech - Leila Ledua
5:25pm FYN Digital Storytelling Project premiere
6:00pm Closing remarks

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