Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability (International)
Thinking outside the square (and the rhombus)
The Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability (IISS) is all about new ideas. Breakthroughs. Inventing new products and new ways of doing things. You’ve got an inquisitive mind – that’s why you’ve joined us. We’ll help you find answers and grow your knowledge. We’ll also send you out into the field to get hands-on experience in your chosen discipline, whether that’s engineering, science, IT or business.
IISS nurtures your curiosity. IISS is your institute.
Your International Orientation schedule
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9.30 am–11 am | Orientation | Foyer, Building 901 |
| 11–11.30 am | Enrolment lab and collect student ID | Library, Building 901 |
| 11.30 am–12 pm | Library tour | Library, Building 901 |
| 12–1.30 pm | Free lunch | Foyer, Building 901 |
| 1.30–2.30 pm | Course Overview | Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)(Honours) Bachelor of Biomedical Science Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Information Technology |
| 2.30–3.30 pm | Self-guided campus tour (tip: download the free Actionbound app from the App Store before the tour) | Foyer, Building 901 |
Academic Skills Day
Starting uni can be daunting. The research. The essays and reports. The online systems. We get it. That's why we're running Academic Skills Day during Orientation.
You'll get to practise all kinds of basic academic skills. Yes – practise. Not hear about. This is a hands-on session. And there's free food.
When: Thursday 18 July, 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Room G68, Building 902
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Register for your sessions
After you take in your Orientation schedule you can register for as many sessions as you like. Registration isn't compulsory, but it means you'll get a nifty reminder and you can add the sessions to your calendar.
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