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August

  • Student Life

    International students: Tips for career success

    Gain a career development roadmap and learn practical tips for every stage of your career journey in Australia as an international student.

    Thu 6 August 2026
    1pm to 2pm
    TD121
    Free
    Register now (International students: Tips for career success)
  • Student Life

    International students: First job in Australia

    Kickstart your job search in Melbourne as an international student and gain practical tips to help you secure part-time or casual work while studying.

    Thu 13 August 2026
    1pm to 2pm
    TD121
    Free
    Register now (International students: First job in Australia)
    • Aviation
    • Engineering
    • Health
    • Nursing

    Women in STEM as Sustainable Future Leaders

    Hosted by Dr Bita Zaferanloo, Lead of Shaping STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Futures, we are excited to invite you to a special Women in STEM Panel Discussion during National Science Week. This event is presented in collaboration with the Women in STEM Club at Swinburne and reflects our ongoing commitment to empowering future leaders and communicators in STEM.

    Mon 17 August 2026
    10.45am to 11.45am
    Online
    Free
    Register now (Women in STEM as Sustainable Future Leaders)
    • Science

    Seeds of Science – How Australian Seeds Travelled to Space and Back Again

    Join Dr Sara Webb for a National Science Week livestream exploring Mission Sprouts, the Australian project that sent seeds to the International Space Station and back. 

    Wed 19 August 2026
    2pm to 3pm
    Online
    Free
    Register now (Seeds of Science – How Australian Seeds Travelled to Space and Back Again)
  • Research
    • Aviation
    • Engineering
    • Health
    • Nursing

    Seeds of Science Festival

    Celebrate National Science Week at Swinburne's Seeds of Science Festival. Explore the immersive Virtual Universe, hear inspiring stories from researchers and alumni, connect with student clubs and discover the ideas behind breakthrough research. With interactive activities, refreshments and prizes to be won, there's something for curious minds of all ages.

    Fri 21 August 2026
    4pm to 7pm
    Hawthorn campus
    Free
    Register now (Seeds of Science Festival)

September

  • Student Life

    International students: Be inspired

    Learn how to achieve career success in the Australian job market from former international students who have become accomplished industry professionals.

    Thu 3 September 2026
    5pm to 6.45pm
    TD121
    Free
    Register now (International students: Be inspired)
  • Community
    • Engagement
    • Science

    PrimeSCI! September School Holiday Science Workshops | Wantirna

    Attention Junior Scientists! Get ready for four days filled with hands-on holiday science for curious kids from 4YO Kinder to Year 8.

    The PrimeSCI! Team is excited to offer workshops covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Sciences! Plus Mathematics presented by our friends at Imparo.

    Mon 21 September 2026 to Thu 24 September 2026
    9.30am to 2pm
    KIOSC (WK) Building, Swinburne Wantirna
    $24.50 for 1 hour workshop (plus $0.50 Humanitix fee)
  • Community
    • Engagement
    • Science

    PrimeSCI! September Science Workshops | ANSTO Synchrotron

    The PrimeSCI! Synchrotron Education Team is excited to welcome you to the ANSTO Australian Synchrotron! Learn how the Australian Synchrotron combines science and technology to produce cutting edge research.

    Mon 21 September 2026 to Tue 22 September 2026
    9.30am to 2.30pm
    ANSTO Australian Synchrotron, 800 Blackburn Road, Clayton VIC 3168
    From $39.50 for 2.5 hour workshop (plus $0.50 Humanitix Fee)
    • Design

    Fashion Portfolio Workshop

    Are you getting ready to apply for fashion courses? Get expert advice on how to plan, produce, and present a portfolio that makes your university application stand out.

    Tue 22 September 2026
    10am to 12pm
    TB225 Hawthorn campus
    Free
  • Postgraduate Education | course induction

    Orientation is your essential first step to starting your course with confidence. Designed to set you up for success, this session gives you practical insights into what to expect, how to prepare for placement and how to make the most of your time at Swinburne.

    Tue 22 September 2026
    2pm to 4.30pm
    Level 1 Foyer, EN Building, Hawthorn campus
    Free
  • Course Info
    • Psychology

    Postgraduate Psychology Information Night

    Join Swinburne’s online postgraduate psychology info night, 22 September 2026. Explore courses in clinical, forensic, educational and developmental psychology.

    Tue 22 September 2026
    6.30pm to 8pm
    Online (Microsoft Teams)
    Free
  • Research
    • Research Impact
    • Engagement
    • Indigenous
    • Health

    6th Australasian Youth Justice Conference. Better outcomes. Wherever you are. Whoever you are.

    In collaboration with Department of Human Services SA, the Australasian Youth Justice Administrators (AYJA) will partner with the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science to deliver the 6th Australasian Youth Justice Conference: Better outcomes. Wherever you are. Whoever you are.

    Wed 30 September 2026 to Fri 2 October 2026
    9am to 5pm
    National Wine Centre of Australia, Adelaide. SA.
    Various ticket prices available

October

November

  • Start Talking 2026

    Have an idea you want to share with the world? Submit your concept and create a 4-minute video to showcase it — you might even win a cash prize!
    Thu 5 November 2026
    5pm to 6.30pm
    Online
    Free