UTS Faculty of Design and Society

02/09/2026

What if the skills we need to build more homes are already here?

A new UTS-led pilot is supporting refugees and migrants with existing construction and trades experience to build pathways into the Australian construction industry.

Developed in collaboration with industry, government, education and community partners, the Australian Workplace Readiness Program responds to two interconnected challenges: construction skills shortages and the underutilisation of skilled migrant talent.

Over three months, participants took part in training, mock interviews, site visits and industry engagement to build confidence, local knowledge and workplace readiness. The first 21 participants have now graduated from the pilot.

The pilot was led by Senior Lecturer in Construction Management Dr Suhair Zaid Alkilani and Distinguished Professor Martin Loosemore, demonstrating the value of cross-sector collaboration in developing practical and inclusive responses to complex workforce and housing challenges.

Read the full story:

An innovative pilot program helps refugees and migrants turn existing trade skills into local construction careers.

02/09/2026

Join us at University of Technology Sydney for a special screening of Yurlu Country, presented by Yuin woman Fran Grant, as part of National Social Science Week.

The screening offers an opportunity to engage with First Nations perspectives, place and storytelling, and to reflect on the important role of social sciences in creating deeper understanding and connection.

📅 Wednesday 17 September 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 pm AEST
📍 Building 6, Level 3, Room 06.03.22

Register and find out more:

A documentary of what happens when country is mined then abandoned, YURLU | COUNTRY is a powerful film that tells a story all Australians should know about. ...

02/09/2026

Aaron King’s path to teaching started at high school, through the Future Teachers Club.

Now studying a Bachelor of Science Master of Teaching in Secondary Education at UTS, Aaron has taken his learning into the classroom through professional placements and built his confidence as a future teacher.

Read about his journey from the Future Teachers Club to the classroom:

After discovering his passion for teaching in high school, Aaron chose the Bachelor of Science Master of Teaching in Secondary Education at UTS. Through professional placements and hands-on learning, he's building the skills and confidence to become a secondary teacher.

31/08/2026

another week as a fashion student Josie Simpson 🌟

29/08/2026

Will AI replace architects? These UTS Architecture grads say no. 🤖🏛️

AI is changing architecture, but UTS alumni Laura and Wally Stanton believe it’s a tool - not a replacement for the creativity, judgement and human connection architects bring to the profession.

At UTS, students are learning to work with AI while developing the skills to question, critique and defend their design decisions.

The future of architecture may involve AI but it still needs architects.

Read the full story:

Will AI replace architects? UTS Architecture graduates explain how AI is changing architecture, the skills that still matter and why human creativity remains essential.

27/08/2026

University of Technology Sydney Open Day is coming up on the 29 August 👀 With so much happening across campus, it can be tricky to know which sessions to prioritise.

We’ve put together guides to some of the must-see sessions at UTS Open Day, covering everything from education and communication to architecture and the built environment.

Explore the session guides:
🏛️ Architecture: https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/experience-uts/architecture/6-must-see-sessions-to-add-to-your-open-day-architecture-agenda

🏗️ Built Environment and Criminology: https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/experience-uts/built-environment/5-must-see-sessions-to-add-to-your-open-day-built-environment-and-criminology-agenda

💬 Communication and Social Sciences: https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/experience-uts/communication-social-sciences/must-see-communication-and-social-sciences-sessions-at-uts-open-day

🎨 Design: https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/experience-uts/design/5-must-see-sessions-to-add-to-your-open-day-design-agenda

📚 Education: https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/experience-uts/education/must-see-education-sessions-at-uts-open-day

Whether you’re exploring your options, comparing courses or already have your UTS degree in mind, these sessions are a great way to hear from academics, industry professionals and the UTS community.

Find out more: https://www.uts.edu.au/events/open-day

Explore courses, tour the campus, meet students and academics, and experience what university life at UTS is really like at Open Day. Register today.

26/08/2026

Think you know social media because you use it every day? 👀

Posting, scrolling and creating content are only part of the picture. Studying social media at UTS takes you beyond the latest trends to explore the strategy, culture, technology and impact behind the platforms shaping how we communicate.

Here are 5 reasons studying Social Media at UTS can give you an edge over learning it all online:

Discover why a social media degree still matters. Learn how studying digital and social media at UTS builds transferable skills for future communication careers.

25/08/2026

Week in the life of UTS fashion student Josie Simpson 🌟

24/08/2026

Changing careers can feel like a leap into the unknown. For Bella, returning to UTS to study a Master of Secondary Education gave her the confidence to take that leap - and discover a career she knows is right for her.

After completing a Bachelor of Business in Marketing at UTS in 2023, Bella decided to pursue teaching. Now in her final year, she has completed professional placements, travelled to South Korea as part of an international study experience and started working as a casual teacher alongside her studies.

“UTS helped me realise that I've found a career that's right for me. It's a career I'm certain about.”

Read Bella’s story and discover how her journey from marketing to teaching helped shape her future here:

After changing careers from marketing to teaching, Bella found her confidence through the UTS Master of Secondary Education. From international study opportunities to professional placements, discover how she's preparing for a career in the classroom.

22/08/2026

What does it actually take to become an architect? 🏛️

For UTS Architecture graduates Laura and Wally Stanton of Stanton Architects, it’s about much more than designing beautiful spaces.

The co-founders of Stanton Architects combine creativity, problem-solving, technology, communication and people skills every day - from developing concepts and meeting clients to visiting construction sites and working with builders and consultants.

And architecture doesn’t have to mean one career path. From architect and interior architect to urban designer, property developer, sustainability consultant and more, an architecture degree can open the door to a diverse range of careers.

So, what is it really like to study architecture at UTS, read more here:

Thinking about studying architecture? Discover how a UTS Architecture degree combines creative practice, industry experience and design thinking to prepare you for a range of careers. Hear how graduates Laura and Wally Stanton turned their passion for design into a successful architectural practice.