Swinburne Alumni

🗣️ PSA: This page will officially be decommissioned on Thursday 5 September 2024. This means that we won’t be posting any updates about the Swinburne alumni community here. To stay connected with us on Facebook, follow Swinburne University of Technology.

For all updates regarding Swinburne alumni community, join our Alumni LinkedIn page via the link below 👇
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/134381/

If you haven’t already, join our Alumni LinkedIn group today to stay updated on the latest news and events from Swinburne and connect with fellow alumni.

Any questions, contact the Alumni team at [email protected]

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/134381/

ICYMI, we’ve decided to decommission this page by Thursday 5 September 2024. But don’t worry, this isn’t goodbye! We have an amazing LinkedIn group, exclusively for our alumni community.

If you’re not already a member, join our LinkedIn group via the link below and stay connected with your Swinburne Alumni community.

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/134381/

Wish to stay in the know about upcoming events, exciting courses, exclusive offers, and more news from the university? Update your details using the link below.

👉 https://www.swinburne.edu.au/alumni/update/

We’re excited to share an important update!

After careful consideration, we’ve decided to streamline our social media and focus our engagement via our LinkedIn group so we’re retiring our Swinburne Alumni page.

We’re looking forward to continuing to connect with our community members on LinkedIn, so please follow the link below and join our group! In the LinkedIn group, you’ll be able to connect with fellow alumni members, grow your network and stay updated with latest and exclusive alumni opportunities. Looking forward to engaging with you on LinkedIn.

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/134381/

It’s always a thrill to find out the impact Swinburne alumni have in the world!
Today we are announcing the finalists for the 2022 Swinburne Alumni Impact Awards. These finalists have made exceptional achievements throughout their careers in the social, environmental and technology sectors.

Winners are being announced on Thursday 13 October, 2022 at the awards night, so make sure you register to share in the excitement!

https://www.swinburne.edu.au/events/2022/10/alumni-impact-awards-2022/

Alumni Impact Awards 2022 Swinburne’s Alumni Impact Awards 2022 will be live-streamed and is a great opportunity for Swinburne’s community, your family, and friends to come together from around the world to celebrate the incredible achievements of some of our leading alumni. 

It's not too late to support our research priorities here at Swinburne. Make your gift today to support Swinburne’s national telehealth counselling and support service. With additional support, this key research area can be scaled to become a vital resource to the aged care sector, particularly in rural and regional Australia, and in areas where there are significant barriers to access mental health specialists. Donate today! ➡️ swi.nu/intks

Nominations for Swinburne's Alumni Impact Awards 2022 close soon!

Do you know a Swinburne alum who has made a significant impact in the community or in their professional field? We invite you to submit a nomination for 2022 ➡️ swi.nu/96rva

Alumni Impact Awards 2022 Swinburne’s Alumni Impact Awards acknowledge exceptional Swinburne alumni from around the world who have achieved success and made a significant impact in their community and professional fields. Award recipients are a testament to Swinburne’s vision of bringing people and technology together to...

Swinburne has climbed 25 places to number 296 in the QS University World Rankings 2023, claiming a coveted Top 300 spot! The ranking confirms Swinburne’s place in the Top 1% of universities worldwide 👏 👏

Swinburne climbs 25 places to Top 300 globally Swinburne University of Technology has climbed 25 places to number 296 in the QS University World Rankings 2023, claiming a coveted Top 300 spot and a place in the Top 1% of universities worldwide.

Cut to your future, faster, with Swinburne’s range of postgraduate courses. They’re designed to bolster your real-world experience, keep your career on track, and enable you to grow. The best part: midyear applications are now open and semester two is just around the corner.

If you’re in Melbourne, you can learn all about your options – and discover how postgrad study can help you – at Swinburne’s Midyear Postgrad Study Expo on Tuesday 31 May.

Find out more ⬇️

2022 Midyear Study Expo: Postgrad at ACMI Join us for the Postgrad Midyear Study Expo at ACMI. Discover courses, campus, what’s new, and more.

Nominations for Swinburne's Alumni Impact Awards 2022 are now open!

Do you know a Swinburne alum who has made a significant impact in the community or in their professional field? We invite you to submit a nomination for 2022 ➡️ swi.nu/96rva

Are you a young Swinburne alum? Join us for Swinburne’s first Young Alumni Catch Up in Melbourne for 2022!

Come on down to Richmond on Tuesday 17 May for a Mexican feast with other Swinburne grads, as we get together and celebrate our achievements over the last few years. This event is a great opportunity to grow your professional network, catch up with old uni friends, and with bottomless tacos on offer, what more could you want?

Places are limited, so get in quick! Register now 👇

Young Alumni Catch Up Join us for Swinburne’s first Young Alumni Catch Up for 2022!

Last week, Swinburne welcomed the first cohort of Children’s University Swinburne graduates to its Hawthorn campus for a university-style graduation.

The program is aimed at breaking the cycle of educational disadvantage and creating the next generation of STEM thinkers, innovators, creators and entrepreneurs.

Find out more ⬇️

Children’s University Swinburne: the next gen of STEM A group of 20 primary-school-aged students have made history as the very first Children's University Swinburne graduates.

From award-winning Swinburne student to globally renowned designer and entrepreneur, Australian New York-based Creative Director, Visnja Brdar, has returned home to Melbourne for an exclusive public design lecture at ACMI’s Swinburne Studio.

Brdar’s public lecture is free and will be held at 5pm on Thursday 24 March.

Find out more ⬇

Visnja Brdar: From Swinburne to New York From Swinburne student to global entrepreneur, Australian New York-based Creative Director, Visnja Brdar, shares her journey with us.

Looking to upskill, further your study or for new graduate opportunities?

Join Swinburne’s Graduate Employment Expo from Tuesday 29 March – Friday 8 April and meet with over 70 employers from across Australia for the latest on graduate positions, career pathways and industry tips to help you take the next step in your career.

Register now ➡️ swi.nu/sgee22

Did you complete the Graduate Outcomes Survey in 2019? If so, Swinburne wants to hear your thoughts on your course and employment three years on. Check your inbox for an invitation to the Graduate Outcomes Survey Longitudinal (GOS-L). Completing the survey by 27 March 2022 puts you in the draw to win $1,000! Visit https://gos.edu.au/l for more information.

Swinburne has confirmed its place in the top 50 universities in the world under 50 years old, rising twelve places in the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings.

Swinburne was recognised at number 50 out of more than 400 global institutions.

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Swinburne confirms top 50 spot for young universities Swinburne University of Technology has ranked 50th in the world in the 2022 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings.

Recently graduated from Swinburne? The Swinburne Employability team are here to help you transition to your dream professional career.

Join our virtual Graduate Careers Bootcamp on Tuesday 15 February from 12pm - 4pm to gain exclusive insights and tips from leading industry partners. Let us help you find the job you really want.

Register now ➡️ swi.nu/t2a75

Swinburne is proud to connect our next gen of thinkers and doers with organisations, small and large, through specialised Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs that offer real-world industry experience.

Congratulations to alum Francesca Franich who has recently been offered a permanent position following a 12-month Professional Placement at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.

Read more here ➡️ http://swi.nu/7fjh8

Bendigo Bank placement leads to industry success When Francesca Franich began her placement with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank in the middle of 2020, she never imagined it would lead to her being a full time Marketing Coordinator before graduation.

Wishing our alumni a very safe and happy holiday!

Please note, Swinburne will be closed from Friday 24 December 2021 and reopening on Tuesday 4 January 2022.

We hope you have the chance to relax and we look forward to connecting with you in the new year.

Swinburne has announced their partnership with the Tech Council of Australia to help transform Australia's approach to attracting and training tech workers.

Through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and employment programs, Swinburne is excited to support the industry's goal of creating 1 million tech jobs by 2025.

Read more ➡ http://swi.nu/7xnic

Swinburne joins Tech Council of Australia to solve the tech talent crisis Swinburne is a founding employment and training partner of the Digital Employment Forum – an initiative established to solve Australia’s tech talent crisis.

The need for people with the skills to solve complex social and environmental challenges has never been greater. Donate today to our Dr Christopher Baker Memorial scholarship fund and double the impact of your gift! https://alumni.swin.edu.au/giving-to-swinburne?erid=13737463&trid=d4be1625-a43e-4115-b0d1-7e5b511d86f9

And the winners are!!....... Congratulations to our three winners as well as our fabulous finalists. We are so proud of you and pleased to be able to celebrate and share your amazing achievements.

https://www.swinburne.edu.au/news/2021/10/swinburne-alumni-impact-awards-winners-2021./

Swinburne celebrates Alumni Impact Awards 2021 winners at virtual ceremony The three winners of Swinburne’s Alumni Impact Awards 2021 have been announced across categories of technology, innovation and social justice.

Don't forget to register for our inaugural Alumni Impact Awards tomorrow afternoon 5.00pm AEDT - we are getting so excited!

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/swinburne-alumni-impact-awards-2021-tickets-169917209949

Swinburne Alumni Impact Awards 2021 We are delighted to invite you and your family to Swinburne’s inaugural Alumni Impact Awards

Swinburne has welcomed the announcement that Victoria is planning to see up to 120 international students arriving each week by Christmas. We can't wait to see you back! https://www.swinburne.edu.au/news/2021/10/swinburne-welcomes-international-students-return-plan/

Swinburne welcomes international students return plan Swinburne has welcomed the announcement of Victoria’s plan to return international students. The plan will see up to 120 students arriving each week by Christmas.

Swinburne has signed an exciting $1 million gift with and to support Swinburne’s Centre for Human Psychopharmacology vital mental health medical research. CEO of Hearts and Minds Investments Ltd and Swinburne alum, Paul Rayson, shares his thoughts on the importance of investing in research. https://www.swinburne.edu.au/news/2021/09/swinburne-1m-gift-mental-health-research/

Swinburne receives $1m gift for tech-rich mental health research Swinburne has signed a transformational $1 million agreement with Hearts and Minds Investments Ltd and Cooper Investors supporting vital mental health medical research.

So proud to hear that nine Swinburne students have become the first in Victoria to graduate with a Certificate IV in Teaching an Endangered Aboriginal Language! https://www.swinburne.edu.au/news/2021/09/restoring-endangered-indigenous-languages-in-victoria/

Restoring endangered Indigenous languages in Victoria Swinburne students are the first in Victoria to graduate with a Certificate IV in Teaching an Endangered Aboriginal Language, empowering them to teach Indigenous languages in their communities.

It's a great story when your lecturer offers you a job! Swinburne MBA student Will Slater secured a role as the CEO of Melbourne branding agency 50 Crates with Swinburne lecturer and founder of 50 Crates, Simon Hammond. https://www.swinburne.edu.au/news/2021/09/Swinburne-lecturer-hires-mba-students-as-new-ceo/

Swinburne lecturer hires MBA student as new CEO Swinburne professor Simon Hammond was so impressed by Master of Business Administration (Executive) student Will Slater that he appointed him CEO of his branding agency 50 Crates.

If you are a pre-investor startup looking for some much-needed funds, Swinburne's Venture Cup pitching competition is for you! Applications are now open https://www.swinburne.edu.au/research/platforms-initiatives/innovation-precinct/venture-cup?mc_cid=8a56d2162d&mc_eid=3343d436f8

Venture Cup Win $5000 and meet investors at this pitch competition open to early-stage ventures.

Change the way you see Employee Experience. Join visionary thinker and best-selling author, Simon Sinek, and the Live Tiles team for an interactive chat on Sept 30.https://web.cvent.com/event/07d9e6c4-e750-43d6-bec9-9f0c2700f858/summary?RefId=PeteLT_message

LiveTiles Virtual Event

Committed to systemic and long overdue change across Australia’s university sector, Swinburne alum, Marcia Devlin's is calling for women to take matters into their own hands, in her recently released book "Beating the Odds". http://www.marciadevlin.com.au/shop/