Get Involved

Getting involved in activities outside of the classroom is a great way to meet new people, become involved in the community and to learn new skills that could ultimately enhance your degree.

The Faculty of Engineering offers many opportunities for students to get some hands on experience in leadership, practical Engineering skills and good old fashioned fun through some of the following opportunities:

Take a look at:

• Engineering Student Societies
• National And Professional Engineering Societies on Campus
  
• Student Led Projects
• Engineering Sports Day
• Casual Teaching

Beyond Faculty-based activities, UNSW also offers a wide range of social clubs, sporting clubs and many other types of volunteer activities that we encourage you to participate in.

You could:

• Become an Arc volunteer
• Help out at recruitment events e.g. Open Day, Information Days, High School Visits, Courses & Careers Day
• Join one of the UNSW Faculty and School Committees:
  • OHS
  • Faculty Board
  • Faculty Standing
  • Academic Board
  • University Council
  • School Education Committees
  • School Advisory Committees

For more information visit the Arc website

Remember! Dedicated involvement in some approved activities may also qualify for a mention on your Supplementary Transcript upon graduation.

Engineering Student Societies

All Schools within the Faculty of Engineering have at least one Student Society. These Societies are run by students for students and are a great way to meet new friends, have some fun and get involved in your engineering field. If you have already chosen your Engineering specialisation then you are automatically a member of your representative society.

Some of the social events include BBQ's, pub crawls, harbour cruises, sporting matches and movie nights. Student Societies may also provide academic and mentor support, guidance on careers and industry and in some cases liaise with School staff on a number of important matters that will directly benefit you.

We encourage you to contact your Student Society and get involved!

Biomedical Engineering

BESS – Biomedical Engineering Students Society
bess@gsbme.unsw.edu.au

Chemical Sciences and Engineering

CEUS – Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Society
ceus@unsw.edu.au

ICUS – Industrial Chemistry Undergraduate Society

http://www.ceic.unsw.edu.au/students/icus/

FSA – Food Science Association

http://www.fsa.unsw.edu.au/
foodscienceassociation@gmail.com

Civil & Environmental Engineering

CEVSOC – Civil and Environmental Engineering Society
cevsoc@gmail.com

Computer Science and Engineering

CSESoc – Computer Science and Engineering Society
csesoc@cse.unsw.edu.au

Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications

ELSOC Electrical Engineering Society
president@elsoc.net

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

MECHSOC – Mechanical Engineering Society
mechsoc@hotmail.com

UNSW AEROSoc - UNSW aerospace/aeronautical engineering society
Website: www.unswaerospace.com (moving to www.unswaerosoc.com as of May 2012)
admin@unswaerosoc.com

Mining Engineering

MINESOC – Mining Engineering Society
minesoc@gmail.com

Petroleum Engineering

PESS – Petroleum Engineering Student Society
codyaaron.au@gmail.com

Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering

PVSOC – Society for Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineers
pvsoc.unsw@gmail.com

PRSC - Civil and Environmental Engineering Postgraduate Research Student Committee

PRSC - Civil and Environmental Engineering
    tian.ng@student.unsw.edu.au

Surveying and Spatial Information Systems

SurvSoc - Surveying Society
apurva.iyer@student.unsw.edu.au

If you're already in an engineering student society and are looking for some advice or support for a club event, check out what the Engineering Student Centre might be able to help you with.

National And Professional Engineering Societies on Campus

The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)

The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (The AusIMM) represents 10,000 professionals working in the global minerals industry, including engineers, surveyors, geologists and metallurgists. Our role is to maximise opportunities for professionals in the minerals sector through continuing professional development and to represent members on global, national and local issues that affect them and their communities.  The AusIMM is represented on a campus level by Student Chapters. Student Chapters enable students studying minerals related courses to participate in The AusIMM. They provide the opportunity for students to mix with each other and industry professionals through technical and social functions.
Find out more

Engineers Without Borders (EWB)

EWB works in partnership with developing communities both within Australia and overseas, assisting them to gain access to the knowledge, resources and appropriate technologies they need to improve their livelihoods. They focus on developing the capacity of the local technical sector through small scale, grassroots engineering programs to ensure that innovative, appropriate and sustainable solutions to issues that impede development are locally generated and driven. Some common issues facing the communities we work with include access to drinking water, sanitation, energy, basic infrastructure, waste systems, Information Communication Technology and engineering education.
Find out more

The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)UNSW

IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through IEEE's highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.
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The Society of Petroleum Engineers UNSW

ken.mcneilage@gmail.com
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit professional organization whose mission is to collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge concerning the exploration , development and production of oil and gas resources and related technologies for the public benefit and to provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence.
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Robogals UNSW

Robogals UNSW is a student-run organisation that aims to engage girls in engineering topics from a young age. We have a long-term goal of increasing female interest in engineering, science and technology disciplines that will positively influence their tertiary-study and career plans. One of Robogals UNSW's primary activities is running free LEGO robotics workshops for girls from primary and secondary schools. In these fun and educational classes, students learn the basics of engineering, robotics and programming using LEGO Mindstorms NXT kits. This activity also prepares students to enter school robotics competitions such as Robocup Junior Australia.
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Young Engineers Australia, Sydney Division YEAS UNSW

Young Engineers Australia exists to represent, support and provide a voice for the young engineering team. Through a culture of innovation, integrity, and the pursuit of excellence, YEA facilitates the professional and personal development of its membership. YEA is a subgroup of Engineers Australia.
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Student-Led Projects

The University encourages students to broaden their experiences by getting involved in projects outside of the University environment. UNSW students are involved in a diverse range of student-led projects from solar power to humanitarian projects. Learn more about student-led projects.

UNSW Engineering Sports Day

The Faculty of Engineering Annual Sports Day is an event run by engineering students for engineering students. It consists of an afternoon of round-robin touch football between the student society teams who are competing for an annual plaque that is presented by the Dean. The event is usually held in August and is expected to attract a large number of spectators. There is also a free BBQ for any Engineering students who want to come along and support their team.

Click here to check out our facebook page and the photos from 2010 .

The sports day is organised collaboratively by the engineering student societies so get in touch with yours if you want to join in the fun!

Casual Teaching

Working as a tutor

Teaching and learning in the Faculty depends heavily on having enthusiastic people to work as tutors, lab demonstrators, help with marking assignments and other teaching-related work. Many postgraduate students and senior undergraduate students do part-time casual teaching work in their discipline.

Casual teaching will not only give you some additional income. It will also help you to develop valuable professional skills and demonstrate a broader contribution to your discipline academic community.

Recruitment of sessional teaching staff is managed within each School, and the types of work available differ. If you cannot find casual teaching work in your own School or discipline area, you can register your interest online for casual teaching work elsewhere in the Faculty.

Tutor training and support 

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