UNSW Open Day – come and change the world
So you want to discover how to change the world? Come to UNSW Open Day this Saturday.
Published on the 07 Jul 2016 by Leilah Schubert
Experience virtual reality at UNSW Open Day on Saturday 3 September.
Whether you aspire to build a bionic eye, design emergency housing, work on artificial intelligence or provide clean water to the developing world, UNSW Open Day on Saturday 3 September can help you discover how to change the world.
“Current staff and students will be on hand to answer questions about the best degree program for you, give information about Guaranteed Entry, and how to apply for scholarships and international exchange programs,” says Jonathon Strauss, manager of the UNSW Future Students office.
“Find out about our #worldchangers theme on the UNSW Worldchangers website and don’t forget to grab an Open Day program, or download the UNSW Map app, for a successful, informative and fun day,” he says.
There will be faculty lectures, campus and accommodation tours and hands-on activities. And of course, free food and goodies.
See UNSW’s world champion robot soccer players in action and speak to the RoboCup team about their recent trip to Germany and how you could become part of the action.
The UNSW RoboCup team and their players: Kenji Brameld, Hayden Smith, Brad Hall, David McKinnon and Peter Schmidt. Photo: Grant Turner/MediaKoo/UNSW
Visitors can also test ride one of UNSW’s newest innovations in engineering, the Hy-Cycle hydrogen-powered bike. The Hy-Cycle produces its own electricity with hydrogen and oxygen from the air.
The UNSW Business School will show students how interactive, fun and relevant studying business can be, and will bust a few myths along the way.
International guest Mr Monopoly will visit campus to launch the UNSW Business School Monopoly game – an Australian-first that highlights UNSW’s expertise in real estate studies.
Doors to UNSW Art & Design’s Paddington campus will be thrown open to showcase the faculty's cutting-edge design work, exhibitions, and state-of-the-art studios and media screenings.
Dr John McGhee will demonstrate his virtual reality research in the UNSW Galleries – using medical data to build an immersive virtual reality experience.
To take a closer look, hop on the free bus between the Kensington and Paddington campuses.
Visit the UNSW Open Day website to plan your visit.
What: UNSW Open Day 2016
When: Saturday, 3 September, 9am-4pm
Where: UNSW Kensington and Paddington campus
More information: Future Students Office, 02 9385 1844