UNSW Built Environment Student Association

Can you find a way out in time... or get stuck in the maze forever? 🌽 Visit BESA's stall on Wednesday, 17th July, between 12PM to 4PM at the Alumni Lawn to try out this fun activity and potentially win some prizes!!✌️

Worried long and exhausting university assignments are killing your creativity? 🫠

We've got you! 😉

Jon us for an event based on the 1972 book by Italo Calvino called 'Invisible Cities', and you will be given a description of one of his fictitious cities to create ✨️
+ FREE snacks and drinks 🍫🍻🍿

Instructions:
- Use any format and materials (sketch, take images 📷, create a collage, animation, motion graphics, etc)
- Some stationary will be provided by us, but you can bring your own materials as required (IPad, computer, sketchbook, paints 🎨, etc)
- We'll end the night by sharing our creations and getting to know each other 🤗

Date: 12th July (Week 7)
Time: 3PM to 6PM
Location: Anita B. Lawrence Centre Gallery
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RX7qkm8h02HbdhYF27nxoPKIF_NIdq-EJ6f9axHjQFM/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYcw6_LNCOsInpxIExOrP6uUgx74MOI6kYnN8QonFvOZOQAfGgVCSGnU78_aem_y9RUFvgfuBlYjaw4RWeC0g

Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

FREE HOTDOGS!!! Visit us at the Quad on Wednesday (26th June) 12PM onwards for some fresh off-the-grill hotdogs 🌭🌭🌭

We've got options too! Beef, Chicken & Hashbrowns with a variety of sauces 😋

Which hotdog will you be having? 🍴

Shoutout to our amazing winners of the BESA Design Contest for the upcoming Interfaculty Games 2024! 🎉 Congratulations to Pallavi, Le Hui, Janelle, and Abigail for your outstanding creativity and innovation. Your designs have set a new benchmark for excellence. A big thank you to all our participants and Medibank for supporting this incredible showcase of talent. Here’s to more creativity and success!

Relieve T2 stress and celebrate International Day of Yoga by joining us for Yoga, meditation and panel discussions at 22nd June at 8AM at the Bondi Pavillion. This event is organized by the Heartfullness Institute of Australia on the theme of Women Empowerment ✨️

Please bring water and wear comfy clothes and footwear 👣

After the event, join BESA to have brunch at the Crabbe Hole Cafe 🍴🍿and meet new people 🎉

Refer to our stories for more information and check out and feel free to reach out to us as [email protected] for any questions or concerns

This event is also organized by United Nations Association of Australia NSW Division, Consulate General of India in Sydney and Swami Vivekanada Cultural Centre Sydney

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gxoTIhmd8RyRcwHp3E3PpVIqToKmzr4HRkIHVMw4r18/edit

🚨 Attention all BE Students🚨

Are you ready to upscale your industry knowledge and gain a rare inside look into one of Sydney's latest construction project? Join BESA next Thursday on our site visit to Scape Kingsford, a new project lead by Taylor Construction and be part of an exciting, hands-on learning experience that will enrich your education at uni 🧑‍💼🏙️

Spaces will run out quickly, so be sure to secure your spot now and fill out a quick form. 🔗
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsHknTyA5IsuF2BjE2ToxxMq61JBO2JPudsYTzyfGatdXHHQ/viewform

📣 Session Details
The site visit will be run on Thursday 14/3 and max number of participants will be strictly limited to 20.

📍 Address
Located on Anzac Parade and Bunnerong Road. Near to Juniors Kingsford at the
final lightrail terminal.

❗ Requirements
EVERYONE must bring their own hard hat, hi-vis and wear closed shoes.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Meeting Place
Juniors Kingsford light rail stop at 3:50pm. Here, you’ll meet our amazing BESA Team members who will guide you to the site and take care of you for the session.

It's our first event of the year!!! ✨️ We're hosting a combined EGM & Peer Mentoring Welcome Event at 6PM on 23rd February at the Anita Lawrence Centre Gallery Space. 😁

If you have applied for Exec or Subcomm roles at BESA, please attend the EGM between 6:00 to 6:45 and the Peer Mentoring event starts at 6:45. 🙌

Everyone is invited to both, and there's free pizza 🍕 and drinks 🥂 along with some great activities planned for a fun night! 🎉

👉 Reach out to us via [email protected] if you have any concerns or queries 👈

Are you a 1st year UG or PG student at BE UNSW? Become a Mentee this year and join BESA's Peer Mentoring Program 2024! ✨️

Get all the help you need in navigating the BE faculty and general uni life 😉

👉 Please click the link below to sign up and reach out to us via [email protected] if you have any concerns or queries 👈

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8hbdMXnCTWKgL-BOGZJEvB-LsbqNeRQJ9th1KXL1_cRgnGw/viewform

DEADLINE: 21st February 2024

PS: If you're looking to be a Mentor, look at our previous post! 👀

Are you a senior student at BE UNSW? Become a Mentor this year and join BESA's Peer Mentoring Program 2024! ✨️

Let's help the first years in our faculty get through the university year with ease 😇

👉 Please click the link below to sign up and reach out to us via [email protected] if you have any concerns or queries 👈

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSee0SkzGgc3JEzPq4DvS29rIcadmroiYwBDrGl38sxqdiHL8A/viewform

DEADLINE: 21st February 2024

PS: If you're looking to be a Mentee, look at our next post! 👀

Life is better when you’re surrounded by good friends and great times👬✨. Start your launch week right with BESA’s full-filled marshmallow challenge and enjoy a day of unforgettable moments, good vibes, and mingling with new people 😍🍡

Challenge winners will take home awesome prizes, including a $20 gift card and more 🎁🏆💸

Event Information:
🗓️ Date: 12th Mon Feb - 13th Tue Feb
🕐 Time: 10am - 4pm (both days)
📍 Location: University Mall (Main Walkway), Near Village Green

SEE YOU THERE!!!

Join the 2024 BESA Exec team and contribute to the experience of BE students at UNSW! ✨️

Don’t worry about having any prior experience or skills 🎨, as long as you are willing to commit to the role and learn while being open to collaborating with your peers👫, you are a perfect fit for BESA! 🫶

We have multiple positions still available, such as Co-President (x1), Arc & ADA Delegate (×1), Events Directors (x2), Secretary (×1) and Sponsorships Director (x1).

The form to express your interest in these roles can be found below, so hurry up ⏳️ and fill it out (it will only take 2 minutes) ✍️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzboVNg7ta3v5fo1aG4KNTiZpmgz6rrhTQSDP28BY2YG0jLw/viewform

Join the 2024 BESA Sub comm team and enhance the experience of BE students at UNSW! ✨️

Don’t worry about having any prior experience or skills 🎨, as long as you are willing to commit to the role and learn while being open to collaborating with your peers👫, you are a perfect fit for BESA! 🫶

We have multiple positions available in sub comms such as Marketing, Events & Sponsorships. 👐

The form to express your interest in these roles can be found below, so hurry up ⏳️ and fill it out (it will only take 2 minutes) ✍️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerH8UczgZlHhmsepoNJnYfZ9zOi2RHAQyn13b4TLcpUkPr0w/viewform

Do you want to get more involved with Uni? Meet new people 👋? Expand on your passion for the Built Environment? Work with a team and develop new skills? Then this is your chance! 🤩

The Built Environment Student Association (BESA) Exec & Subcommittee Recruitment for 2024 is finally here 🙌

- Don’t worry about having any prior experience or skills 🎨, as long as you are willing to commit to the role and learn while being open to collaborating with your peers👫, you are a perfect fit for BESA! 🫶

- For the people interested in joining the Exec team, we have multiple positions still available such as Co-President (x1), Arc & ADA Delegate (×1), Events Directors (x2), Secretary (×1) and Sponsorships Director (x1). 🔎The role descriptions can be found on the form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzboVNg7ta3v5fo1aG4KNTiZpmgz6rrhTQSDP28BY2YG0jLw/viewform?usp=send_form&lsrp=1

- For the people interested in joining the Sub comm, we have many spots for you as this is our first recruitment for this year. Events (x8), Marketing (×6) and Sponsorships (x2) are the teams that you can join and contribute a little bit of your time every week to make this club a success! It could also be a great first step to becoming Exec later 😉
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerH8UczgZlHhmsepoNJnYfZ9zOi2RHAQyn13b4TLcpUkPr0w/viewform

If you have any questions and/or concerns, email us at [email protected].

Term 3 might be the last term of the year, but it feels never-ending 😫😫😫

University-related stress 🎓 can be a negative contributor to your mental health and is experienced by many students 😥, but fear not, BESA is here to help! 🥳✨️

Join us for a few hours of fun 🎉 with board games 🎲, FREE snacks 🍿 and drinks 🍻, and a short presentation by Professor Samuel Y. Frimpong on managing your mental health as a university student. 🔍 This is also a great way to make new friends whom you can rant about university assignments to 😉!

Note: This event is open to ALL DISCIPLINES, NOT JUST BUILT ENVIRONMENT STUDENTS

Date: Monday, 23rd October
Time: 2PM to 4PM
Location: Anita B.Lawrence Centre (Formerly Red Center) Gallery
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOmKei6PIWIzpXPKGYG_hKAeP4YbpeTk5EzSn8Z0oLxdebKg/viewform?usp=send_form

Join our 2024 Exec Team! Scroll through this post for all the details and contact us for any questions 🌟

The form to express your interest in these roles can be found below so hurry up ⏳️ and fill it out (it will only take 2 minutes) ✍️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzboVNg7ta3v5fo1aG4KNTiZpmgz6rrhTQSDP28BY2YG0jLw/viewform?fbclid=PAAaYKHSiG9znh0Dfq2oUfdhbMLDmoWu9YWXw6vuR_Sbe0ECFV3e_Sgwd7JdE

The next step is to attend our AGM 🎆 on Thursday 5th October at the Lawrence Theatre at 6PM (or attend online - the link can be found in our bio closer to the event) 🖥

Don’t worry about having any prior experience or skills 🎨, as long as you are willing to commit to the role and learn while being open to collaborating with your peers👫, you are a perfect fit for BESA! 🫶

You can also attend the AGM without nominating yourself for a role and can instead, support your peers and contribute to building a team for next year while enjoying FREE candy 🍬🍸 and drinks 😉 (You don't need to register for this, just show up on time!) 😊

⏱️ 1 WEEK TO GO until the inter-uni 2023 Industry Cocktail Night ⏱️

🌃 For ONE night only you’ll be joining students across Property, Planning, Construction and Architecture from UTS, UNSW and USYD with 15+ industry leading companies.

Date: 29th September
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: UTS Central Foyer

🎫 Don’t leave your tickets until the last minute! Register now, $10 for BESA members: https://www.activateuts.com.au/events/industry-cocktail-night-2023/?fbclid=IwAR056enoX8XU9MpS5M2Yi-CLyyPxY-q2j5FiKcA8hzSfgLrVK4Dkn8UW0gE

💡Company Spotlight 8: BESIX Watpac •

🏗️ Domestic and global multi-disciplinary construction and civil engineering company operating in 25+ countries
🏗️ Key Projects: Barangaroo Station, One Central Park

💫 Check them out at Industry Cocktail Night!

📍 WHERE: UTS Building 10, Level 7
⏰ WHEN: 29 September, 6PM-8:30PM

🎟️ Don’t miss out, purchase your $10 ticket now via link in our bio!

💡Company Spotlight 6: Urbis •

Planning for a career in Planning or Property Economics? Don’t miss Urbis at the 2023 Industry Cocktail Night!

🏗️ Consultancy in valuations, economic analysis, transaction advisory and asset management
🏗️ Key Projects: Bradfield City Centre, WIN Grand

💫 Check them out at Industry Cocktail Night!

📍 WHERE: UTS Building 10, Level 7
⏰ WHEN: 29 September, 6PM-8:30PM

🎟️ Don’t miss out, purchase your $10 now via link in our bio!

It’s completely normal not to have your whole life figured out. A well thought out choice requires patience, research and an evaluation of your options.

📈 When planning for your career it’s important to consider a multitude of factors that align with your interests, strengths, goals, motivations and values.

👩🏽‍💼🧑‍💼 Are you looking to become a leader within the early years of your career? Are you seeking flexibility? Are you wanting to develop into another role? These are just some examples of questions to ask yourself.

🌃 Industry Cocktail Night gives you the chance to meet with 15 + potential employers up close and personal without a resume or interview. How good is that? Industry professionals can grant you insight into their world, offer career advice and guide you towards potential pathways. Ultimately, the choice comes down to you.

🎟️ We hope to see you at the 2023 Industry Cocktail Night! Get your $10 ticket via link in bio.

⏰ WHEN: September 29, 6:00PM-8:30PM
📍 WHERE: UTS Aerial, Building 10, Level 7

🏗️As the industry constantly changes it’s important to stay up to date and be proactive to navigate uncertainty and changes such as a post-pandemic world.

👷🏾👷🏼‍♀️Through collaboration we can come together and draw upon multiple ideas that’ll only increase our knowledge and perspectives. Interacting with people from different backgrounds, industries and universities can teach us something entirely new. 🍎📚

👥This means not only talking to people who you know or are like minded but also others that may challenge your view. Often this may mean getting out of your comfort zone or being placed in uncomfortable scenarios but that is only the entry point to growth. 📈

🎟️ See what’s happening in your industry at the 2023 Industry Cocktail Night!

⏰ WHEN: September 29, 6:00PM-8:30PM
📍 WHERE: UTS Aerial, Building 10, Level 7

Networking doesn’t have to be intimidating or exhausting. Share your interests, career goals and communicate the value you can bring and own it.

You never know what one simple conversation turned to a connection can make an impact on your life.

🎟️ There’ll be plenty of networking opportunities available at the 2023 Industry Cocktail Night so don’t miss out and purchase your $10 ticket now via link in bio.

⏰ WHEN: September 29, 6:00PM-8:30PM
📍 WHERE: UTS Aerial, Building 10, Level 7

BESA will be at T3 O-week!!! Stop by the BESA stall to say Hi 👋 and know more about us.

We'll be at the UNSW Kensington Campus on 5th September at the main walkway, visit us anytime between 10 AM to 4 PM 😊

We look forward to seeing you!

#2023

💡Company Spotlight 5: VTAS •

🏗️ All-round architecture, planning, urban, landscape and interior design studio with 25+ years of experience
🏗️ Key Projects: Victoria University Secondary College, Mann St

💫 Check them out at Industry Cocktail Night!

📍 WHERE: UTS Building 10, Level 7
⏰ WHEN: 29 September, 6PM-8:30PM

🎟️ Don’t miss out, purchase your $10 ticket NOW via link in our bio!

💡Company Spotlight 4: Roberts Co •

🏗️ 100% Australian owned company providing construction services across a diverse portfolio of industries
🏗️ Key Projects: Zurich Towers, SMEEP

💫 Check them out at Industry Cocktail Night!

📍 WHERE: UTS Building 10, Level 7
⏰ WHEN: 29 September, 6PM-8:30PM

🎟️ Don’t miss out, purchase your $10 ticket NOW via our bio!

💡Company Spotlight 3: Icon • 

🏗️ Construction Services in the Australian and New Zealand region as part of the Japanese construction Powerhouse Kajima Corporation
🏗️ Key Projects: The Brewery Yard, North Sydney Olympic Pool

💫 Check them out at Industry Cocktail Night!

📍 WHERE: UTS Building 10, Level 7
⏰ WHEN: 29 September, 6PM-8:30PM

🎟️ Don’t wait till the last minute, purchase your $10 ticket now via our bio!

💡Company Spotlight 2: Place Studio •

🏗️ Architectural firm delivering mixed-construction projects end to end
🏗️ Key Projects: Vela, Regent St

💫 Check them out at Industry Cocktail Night!

📍 WHERE: UTS Building 10, Level 7
⏰ WHEN: 29 September, 6PM-8:30PM

🎟️ Purchase your $10 ticket NOW via link in bio!

💡We’re kicking off strong for our Company Spotlight with our major Sponsors, Taylor.

💫 Check them out at our 2023 Industry Cocktail Night.

Taylor •
🏗️ Construction and property delivery services
🏗️ Key Projects: Sydney Opera House Western Renewal, Museums Discovery Centre

📍 WHERE: UTS Building 10, Level 7
⏰ WHEN: 29 September, 6PM-8:30PM

🎟️ Don't wait till the last minute, purchase your $10 ticket via our bio before they sell out!

(UPDATE - REGISTRATION FULL) The Young Builders Alliance (YBA) will be holding their first event for 2023 as a site tour of Liverpool Civic Place on Friday 14 July from 3-4pm.

The project is currently being constructed by Built. in a Public Private Partnership with Liverpool City Council

Register now as spots are limited.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nsw-young-builders-alliance-liverpool-civic-place-site-tour-tickets-662717635287