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 Orientation schedule
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8.15–8.45 am | Registration | Room C001, Building C |
| 8.45–11.30 am | Orientation | Room C001, Building C |
| 11.30 am–12 pm | Library Tour | Library |
| 12–12.30 pm | Self-guided campus tour (tip: download the free Actionbound app from the App Store before the tour) | Albert Coates Complex |
| 12.30–12.45 pm | Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony | Place of Belonging (opposite Albert Coates Complex near the bridge) |
| 12.30–2 pm | Free lunch | Albert Coates Complex |
| 2–3 pm | Course overview | Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Biomedical Science Bachelor of Information Technology Master of Applied Cyber Security Master of Technology (Enterprise Systems and Business Analytics) Master of Data Science Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice) Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Information Engineering)(Honours) |
| 3–5 pm | Enrolment lab and collect student ID | Library |
Want another free lunch? Oh yes, you're welcome to join on Thursday 19 July from 12–1 pm at Student Lounge, Level 1, Building U.
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: Thursday 18 July, 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Library
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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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