Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability (Domestic)
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 Orientation schedule
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10.30–11 am | Library tour | Library |
| 11–11.30 am | Introduction to Moodle | Room 213, Building 1E |
| 11.30–12 pm | Self-guided campus tour (tip: download the free Actionbound app from the App Store before the tour) | Student Lounge, Building 3N |
| 12–1 pm | Free lunch | Student Lounge, Building 3N |
| 1–2 pm | Course overview | Bachelor of Biomedical Science Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)(Honours) Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Information Technology |
| 2–2.30 pm | Enrolment lab and collect student ID | Library |
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 practice all kinds of basic academic skills. Yes – practice. Not hear about. This is a hands-on session. And there's free food.
When: Friday 19 July, 1.30 to 4 pm
Where: Rooms 206 &207, Building 1N and Room 214, Building 1E
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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. It's easy. 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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