UTS Faculty of Design and Society

13/10/2026

Join us at Indigenous Studies: Bringing Knowledge Forward, a FREE two-day conference bringing together Indigenous scholars, creatives and allies to share Indigenous scholarship, knowledges and creative practices.

Across panels, presentations and keynote conversations, explore Indigenous education, relationships with Country, research, creative practice, self-determination and the role of institutions in serving the public good.

Hear from distinguished speakers including Professor Tony Birch, Professor Anna Clark, Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO and Dr Archie Thomas, alongside researchers, educators and creatives from UTS and beyond.

📅 Wednesday 28 – Thursday 29 October 2026
📍 UTS Building 8, Ultimo
🎟️ Free to attend
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This 2 day conference brings together Indigenous scholars, creatives and allies to showcase Indigenous studies scholarship, knowledges and creative practices.

13/10/2026

What can a film about Spain’s Civil War teach us about the present?

In La Bola Negra, three gay men’s lives intersect across 1932, 1937 and 2017, revealing how sexuality, political repression and family silence connect generations.

Nicholas Manganas, Head of School at the School of Communication, explores how the new Spanish film revisits the country’s Civil War and dictatorship through a q***r lens, bringing lives erased from official history into focus.

As debates around LGBTQIA+ rights and historical memory continue, La Bola Negra asks whose stories we remember, whose we leave behind, and why confronting the past still matters today.

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Set across 1932, 1937 and 2017, new Spanish film La Bola Negra follows three gay men whose lives become connected across generations. By Nicholas Manganas Head of School, School of Communication and Social Sciences, University of Technology Sydney

12/10/2026

Screen production brings together a wide range of creative and technical roles, from directing and cinematography to editing, production design and sound.

For Media Arts graduates, these skills can translate across film, television and the broader screen industry.

Explore seven career paths and the different roles involved in bringing screen projects to life:

Wondering what you can do with a media arts degree? Explore seven careers across film, television, digital content and screen production, from directing to editing.

07/10/2026

UTS Fashion Honours graduate and designer, Alberta Bucciarelli Stournaras has been named a Round One finalist for the 2027 iD International Emerging Designer Awards.

Their collection, OCEANA, draws inspiration from Australia’s marine life, exploring the vivid colours, textures and patterns of aposematic species – creatures whose striking appearances can signal warning, wonder and survival.

Every textile print began as a hand-drawn oil pastel study of native Australian marine life before being translated into jacquard knits using advanced SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. knitting technology.

The result is a surreal, entirely knitted collection that celebrates the beauty and complexity of Australia’s underwater world and the importance of protecting it🌊

Alberta will present OCEANA during ID Dunedin Fashion Week, taking to the runway 19–20 March 2027.

07/10/2026

For creative practitioners, postgraduate study can be an opportunity to take an existing practice further.

At UTS, postgraduate screen production brings together advanced creative development, professional practice and industry engagement, giving experienced practitioners the opportunity to develop their work while expanding their skills and networks.

Explore why postgraduate study could be the next step for a career in screen production:

Already have a screen media degree or industry experience? Discover how postgraduate screen production study at UTS can help you specialise, build your portfolio and prepare for your next career move.

05/10/2026

What do platypuses, vaudeville and science have in common? 🦆

UTS Chancellor’s Research Fellow Dr Meg Foster explores the fascinating story of Harry Burrell and Susan Burrell, an Australian couple who combined their love of animals with a flair for performance.

Harry became known for his work studying platypuses, including creating a special enclosure that allowed them to be kept and studied in captivity for the first time.

His unusual approach helped scientists learn more about one of Australia’s most mysterious animals.

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A self-described ‘platypoditudinarian’, Burrell figured out how to keep these animals in captivity – which allowed them to be studied.

01/10/2026

What could you create with a year dedicated to your creative practice?

Applications are now open for the Bachelor of Creative Production (Honours) at UTS for 2027.

This intensive one-year program gives graduates the opportunity to undertake an advanced creative project that aligns with their professional and creative interests, from initial development and pre-production through to production.

Along the way, you’ll sharpen your ability to think creatively, critically and ethically, pitch and defend ideas, collaborate with others, and develop your own creative practice strategies.
With access to professional equipment, state-of-the-art studios, shared maker spaces and bespoke mentorship, you’ll have the environment and support to take your creative work further.
Applications close 15 December 2026.

Explore the course and application requirements: https://www.uts.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-creative-production-honours

28/09/2026

Celebrating our Design and Society alumni making their mark across creative industries and beyond 👏

Congratulations to Kristal Kinsela, Bachelor of Adult Education alumna, recipient of the UTS Alumni Award - First Peoples Impact, and Simone Clarke Bachelor of Arts in Communications alumna, recipient of the UTS Alumni Award - Sustainability and Social Impact.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! 🏆

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Recognising outstanding University of Technology Sydney alumni since 2009. Explore award categories, eligibility, nomination details and past winners.

28/09/2026

Animation skills are being used across more than traditional film and television, from VFX and advertising to immersive media, games and digital experiences.

A career in animation can span creative direction, character design, storyboarding, visual development, production and animation itself.

Explore six career paths and the skills that can take animation work into different parts of the creative industries:

28/09/2026

Big recognition for landscape architect Tanya Wood and UTS Landscape Architecture students for their transformation of Fred Hollows Reserve in Randwick City Council! 🏆

The UTS-led project has received the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) NSW Award of Excellence for Community Contribution and the AILA NSW Landscape Architecture Award for Small Projects.

Working with the local community, Tanya and UTS architecture and landscape architecture students transformed the neglected reserve with 900+ locally indigenous plants, new gathering spaces and restored habitat.

The impact has been measurable, with visible litter down 98.4% and pedestrian activity up 367%.

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An ecological restoration project led by landscape architect Tanya Wood and UTS students has been recognised by the Australian Institute of Horticulture and AILA.

24/09/2026

What can the history of a fashion brand tell us about changing working lives?

Associate Professor Toby Slade and PhD Candidate Dijanna Mulhearn explore the story of Australian fashion brands Cue and Veronika Maine and what their evolution tells us about women, work and changing ideas of professional dress.

From the rise of the power suit to the casualisation of the workplace, the article traces how fashion has reflected and shaped the changing roles of Australian women over almost six decades.

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Australian fashion brand Cue and its sister label Veronika Maine have entered receivership.

24/09/2026

What can you learn when you step beyond the classroom? 🌏

For students in the UTS Faculty of Design and Society, global learning is an opportunity to broaden perspectives, build cultural understanding and develop skills that can shape their future practice.

From a two-week study tour in Korea to a semester studying architecture in Denmark, our students are learning by experiencing different education systems, professional practices, cultures and approaches to their disciplines.

For Master of Teaching in Secondary Education student Bella Mantakul, visiting schools in Seoul gave her new insights into classroom routines and technology-enabled learning. For Master of Architecture student Alex Reed, studying at Aarhus University School of Architecture helped her develop greater autonomy and a stronger sense of her own position as a designer.

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International study experiences aren’t just a nice-to-have. In the UTS Faculty of Design and Society, they’re an integral part of the learning experience.