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School of Psychology transitions to The Nucleus: Student Hub
The Nucleus: Student Hub has extended its services to the School of Psychology undergraduate students.
UNSW Science | We're on LinkedIn!
Find us on LinkedIn to see exciting science stories, upcoming events and news.
TalkCampus | Peer-based mental health support app
Have you downloaded the TalkCampus app yet? It's a free mental health support service available to all UNSW students.
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences | Award-winning courses in animal behaviour
Two award-winning courses from the School of BEES are open for Term 2 enrolment.
2025 AINSE Pathway Scholarships
Applications are now open for the 2025 AINSE Pathway Scholarships (for Honours and Masters students).
Student Artwork Competition | Win $1,000!
Have your artwork displayed at Rupert Myers or Morven Brown!
Create a work and submit it for consideration in our student art competitions by Friday 28 March 2025.
You will be awarded $1000 if your work is selected to be displayed.
Register now for the STEM Career Launchpad!
At UNSW Science, we understand that career planning can be overwhelming, so we’ve created a career management program just for science students: the STEM Career Launchpad.
myEnglish Week
myEnglish Week is back! Join us to polish your academic English skills before the start of Term 1.
Archive | News, opportunities & events from 2025
Archive | News, opportunities & events from 2024
Quantum Australia 2024 | Free Careers Fair!
Come along to the 2024 Sydney Quantum Academy Conference and Careers Fair!
myEnglish Week
myEnglish Week is back! Join us to polish your academic English skills before the start of Term 1.
Science WIL 101 Info Day
Are you thinking of completing an internship during your undergraduate Science program? Learn how this can shape your academic and professional journey at the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) 101 Info Day.
Explore Vertically Integrated Projects
Whether you want to work on implementing VR and AR in surgeries, building artificial hearts or growing animal products in the lab, there's a project for you.
Alumni Talks: Start-up vs Private vs Government
Not sure if you are looking to work in a sector of entrepreneurship, private enterprise or public service? UNSW Science has got you covered as they call in some alumni to help you with all your burning questions.
UNSW Cancer Symposium
Join the symposium to collaborate and foster new ideas with cancer researchers from UNSW, local health districts, and medical research institutes.
Alumni Talks: Start-up vs Private vs Government
Not sure if you are looking to work in a sector of entrepreneurship, private enterprise or public service? UNSW Science has got you covered as they call in some alumni to help you with all your burning questions.
Alumni Talks: Academia vs Industry
Join a captivating exploration of the interface between academic research and industry practice. Learn what it's like to be in either camp by joining a Q&A panel made up of alumni.
UNSW x National Science Week 2024
UNSW x National Science Week is returning in 2024! This year's program illuminates groundbreaking advancements in science, medicine, and tech.
Welcome to SciConnect
Join us during Term 1 O-Week for an introduction to SciConnect*, the student platform designed to help you navigate your Science journey at UNSW!
*this event is for all students starting in a Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Advanced Science, in Term 1 2025.
Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences Honours Information Night
Join us at the BEES Honours Information Night and meet with BEES Honours students and academic staff who are offering a wide range of Honours Projects.
Honours Information Session School of Physics
Are you thinking about taking Honours in Physics in 2025? Come along to our info session.
2024 RIL x WIL Showcase
Join us for the 2024 RIL x WIL Showcase, a celebration of the remarkable achievements of Research Integrated Learning (RIL) and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) students at UNSW Science over the past year.
New short course: Foundations of 3D Biomedical Animation
UNSW's world-leading 3DXLab is thrilled to launch an introductory short course designed to help you create 3D biomedical animations.
Archive | News, opportunities & events from 2023
2023 STEM Student Competition Sponsorship Program | Apply now!
Apply now for the 2023 STEM Student Competition Sponsorship Program offered through the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer.
Volunteer with SEDIWG | Postgraduate Science student wanted
The Science Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Working Group (SEDIWG) is seeking a voluntary postgraduate student representative from the Faculty of Science.
Science T2 Work Integrated Learning Opportunities
Watch out for upcoming Science Work Integrated Learning Opportunities in Term 2!
Applications Open: Monday 20 March 2023
Genetics and Society | Enrol now for Term 2
Enrol in this GenEd course to learn about the exciting world of genetics and genomics!
Scientific Computing in an AI World
In this public event, scientific computing meets the modern world of artificial intelligence, which can be a data-driven, model-free zone.
myEnglish Week
Put your best foot forward in Term 3! myEnglish Week is a free program of fun and interactive workshops to help you build confidence in Academic English.
Science students | Express your interest for Work Integrated Learning
Expressions of interest have opened for the Work Integrated Learning program through an Annual Course Enrolment option.
UNSW Science Student EDI and Sustainability Awards
Do you know anyone who has contributed to the field of Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) or Sustainability? Self-nominate or recommend your peers to be recognised in the 2023 Awards!
Science | Term 3 Work Integrated Learning opportunities
Gain experience and UOC towards your program with a WIL placement in Term 3! Applications are now open.
SCIF3000: Science Industry Project
Are you a science student looking to take your skills to the next level and tackle a live, real-world science project? Applications are now open for Term 3!
Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering | Postgraduate O-Week
Planning to apply for a 2024 AINSE Scholarship? Join the AINSE Postgraduate O-Week to attend workshops and more.
Undergraduate scholarships | Sydney Quantum Academy
Undergraduate scholarship applications for the Sydney Quantum Academy are now open!
Paid Opp: Be a PASS Leader! 💸
Are you in your second or third year of undergraduate studies?
Help first-year students in 2024 develop a deeper understanding of course content by facilitating PASS study sessions. Extensive training and support will be provided!
Chubb Hackathon
This February, work in a team to solve real business problems! Attend a week-long hackathon to gain industry experience and compete for cash prizes.
PASS sessions are running until Week 10
Hey first-years! Looking for support and guidance while you study? Join a PASS session and upskill before your exams.
Funding Open for Sustainability-Focused Outreach Ideas
Bring your idea for a sustainability-focused event or activity to life with a new funding scheme launched by the Science Sustainability Working Group.
Science Work Placement: NCP Malaysia Internship
Travel overseas and gain global experience with an NCP Malaysia Internship over Summer 2023/24!
VIP Program
Up for a ChallENG? Application for various Vertically Integrated Projects in T1 2024 are now open for students.
Akuna Capital | STEM internship and graduate opportunities
Recruitment for internship and full-time graduate positions at Akuna Capital is open!
Archive | News, opportunities & events from 2022
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is now available to UNSW Science students!
Are you looking to gain professional work experience whilst studying? Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is now available to UNSW Science students.