Go beyond the classroom
Connect with the UTS community and make an impact while you develop leadership skills, volunteer, or take part in sport and social activities.
Get involved
Build skills and connections with these leadership, entrepreneurship and volunteering opportunities.
Think global, act local. Immerse yourself in a community of like-minded peers from diverse cultural backgrounds with UTS BUILD.
UTS SOUL Award helps you broaden your horizons and get out into the community to give back and make meaningful change.
You have big ideas; we can help make them a reality. Meet fellow innovators, learn from experts and gain the skills to start your business at UTS Startups.
With more than 180 clubs and societies to choose from, ActivateUTS is your gateway to meet like-minded students, socialise and immerse yourself in the UTS community.
“Being involved in societies around campus has allowed me to gain lifelong friends whilst giving me the opportunity to further my career development.”
Daniel Snell
Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production) (Public Communication)
“The student environment at UTS is extremely friendly, with plenty of co-curricular activities and social clubs that will help you to find new friends and adjust to the university lifestyle after high school.”
Tom Scambler
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) (Digital and Social Media)
“Connect with as many people as you can: join clubs, attend events! Some of my closest friends, and partner, were fellow students I met through my studies.”
Chloe George
Master of Philosophy in Forensic Science
Be the voice of more than 45,000 students and use your experience, skills, insights and interests to shape the agenda of UTS's boards and committees.
The UTS Peer Network is an energetic, outgoing and friendly group of students dedicated to making the transition to life at uni for first years as easy as possible.
The UTS Students' Association is a student-run, independent organisation that advocates for student concerns, offers free services, and supports student collectives and clubs.
Opportunities for international students
Make connections, practice your language skills and develop professional experience while you study at UTS.
Partner up with local students, staff and community volunteers to improve your listening, conversation and pronunciation skills in an informal, Aussie way.
Provides a great opportunity to practise your English conversation skills and meet new people in a friendly and relaxed environment. These group sessions aim to develop your confidence with casual conversations – socially, at university and at work.
This innovative program connects you with local community, not-for-profit and social enterprise organisations for training and volunteering opportunities.
Learn more
Not sure where to start? Find out more about our offerings and tips to make the most out of your time at uni.
Here’s five reasons why you should dive into volunteering, as shared by Bhavya Khemlani, a second-year student.
Real-life tips from those who’ve been in the startup trenches.
ActivateUTS is introducing you to one of the best parts of uni life – our clubs and societies.
With so many different student representative positions, it can be confusing about who does what. Let's take a look at how it works and hear from a few of our new leaders.
ActivateUTS is introducing you to one of the best parts of uni life – our clubs and societies.
Here’s five reasons why you should dive into volunteering, as shared by Bhavya Khemlani, a second-year student.
With so many different student representative positions, it can be confusing about who does what. Let's take a look at how it works and hear from a few of our new leaders.
Real-life tips from those who’ve been in the startup trenches.