Hello everyone, the Study-Abroad Weekly is back. This issue was written by education consultant Claudia.

This Week at a Glance

1. About to graduate from UTS — what do you need to do?

2.
UTS once again holds firm in the world’s top 10 — number one in Australia!
3. The University of Melbourne’s China alumni receptions in Beijing and Shanghai were a great success!

4. UWA’s Orientation Week is here — sign up now!

5. Study IT at Monash University and get a head start on your career

6. The University of Sydney earns another major accreditation — a win for business students!

Graduation season is here. When you graduate from UTS, which documents do you need to apply for? What if you want to keep using your UTS email? And when can you attend the graduation ceremony?

How do I know whether I’ve successfully graduated?

Once the results for your final UTS semester are released,you can check directly on the Study Plan page in MSA — if your course status is marked Passed, that means you have successfully completed all your courses.If your course status is Admitted, it means your results do not meet the graduation requirements.

Preparing your graduation paperwork

Students who meet the graduation requirements can move on to the next step~

Provide your personal email address.

Make sure you have supplied your student identification details.

That way you’ll receive your electronic graduation documents~

*Please be sure to complete this before Tuesday, 25 July 2023.

Graduation documents and the ceremony

Undergraduate and postgraduate graduates receive a printed testamur when they attend the graduation ceremony.If you can’t attend the ceremony on the day, you can also choose to have your printed testamur posted to you or collect it in person.

The next graduation ceremony is expected to be held in October or November 2023 — keep an eye on your email so you don’t miss it!

2023
The Times Young University Rankings are out. Having jumped into the world’s top 100 in last week’s QS World University Rankings, the University of Technology Sydney features in another heavyweight ranking released this week — in the 2023 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, the University of Technology Sydney once again sits in the world’s top 10!

The Times Higher Education Young University Rankings rank young universities worldwide established since 1973 (50 years old or younger),and this edition covers 605 universities across 78 countries and regions. On this list, UTS ranks 9th in the world and 1st in Australia.

The Times Higher Education Young University Rankings use the same 13 carefully calibrated performance indicators as the World University Rankings, but with the weightings adjusted to reflect the mission of young universities.

The performance indicators fall into five areas: teaching (the learning environment); research (volume, income and reputation); citations (research influence); international outlook (international staff, students and co-authorship); and industry income (knowledge transfer).

In the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings released last October, UTS rose 10 places to 133rd in the world, holding 9th place in Australia.In less than 10 years, UTS has climbed more than 200 places on the Times rankings.

UTS Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Parfitt said: “A key factor in the outstanding results UTS has achieved on both the Times and QS rankings is our steadily rising research strength on the world stage. At the same time, UTS has always pursued its own distinctive vision of excellence in higher education.”

“Everything we do at UTS is grounded in a commitment to benefiting society through teaching, research and collaboration — particularly through the links between technology, creativity and innovation.” Professor Andrew Parfitt added: “UTS works with industry to deliver solutions to global challenges, in areas spanning the opportunities and responsible implementation of artificial intelligence, energy, water and urban development, and human and environmental wellbeing.”

“UTS sits in the heart of Sydney’s tech precinct, right within a thriving ecosystem of start-ups and creative industries,” Professor Andrew Parfitt said

The University of Melbourne recently held successful alumni gatherings in Beijing and Shanghai!

These events were a highlight of the University of Melbourne delegation’s visit to China,with more than 460 alumni attending the reception in each city,giving alumni a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with their alma mater and friends. University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International, Culture and Engagement) Professor Michael Wesley, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International — China) Professor Sarah Biddulph, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate and International Research) Professor Justin Zobel, and Senior Manager of Alumni Relations Brigette Sancho all attended the alumni receptions

Image courtesy of the University of Melbourne’s official WeChat account

At the receptions, the University of Melbourne was delighted to welcome His Excellency Graham Fletcher, Australian Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, who spoke in Beijing, and Mr Dominic Trindade, Australian Consul-General in Shanghai and a University of Melbourne alumnus, who spoke in Shanghai.

Both praised the pioneering spirit of alumni who had studied abroad, and encouraged them to stay in touch with the Embassy and Consulate.

                       Image courtesy of the University of Melbourne’s official WeChat account

During the events, Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell gave an address, sharing the latest on the University’s key initiatives in education and the student experience.

When he spoke about developments at the Parkville campus, alumni responded with great excitement and enthusiasm.The Vice-Chancellor discussed the Student Precinct project, including the newly built Student Pavilion and Arts and Cultural Building, five refurbished buildings, and a significant increase in outdoor landscaped areas.The Student Precinct is one of the University of Melbourne’s largest investments at its iconic Parkville campus, and a key part of its commitment to giving students a world-class campus experience.

The University of Western Australia’s Semester 2 Orientation Week will run from 17 to 30 July.Before classes officially begin, it helps you settle into your new surroundings, meet fellow students and teachers, and take part in a wide range of campus activities.

Key dates

Here are the campus highlights you won’t want to miss:

Welcome
Ceremony

A welcome ceremony will be held for all students, with formal addresses from university leaders and the UWA Student Guild President. Students will also receive a warm welcome from the local Aboriginal community.

Discipline
Orientation

You’ll need to attend the faculty session tailored to your degree major (such as geology, architecture, accounting or French) or your area of interest (arts, business, design, engineering and mathematical sciences, health and medical sciences, or science).

Information
Sessions

This session is for new students who haven’t yet completed their enrolment — if you have any questions about online enrolment, come along. It’s open to domestic students, full-time international students and international exchange students. If you’re confident completing online enrolment and unit selection on your own, we encourage you to do so, and there are plenty of help videos and resources available on the official website.

Activities
and Campus tours

Join other new students and a UniMentor to tour the campus and teaching areas — you’ll discover plenty more to get excited about.

Guild
O-Week Events

Explore all the student clubs and societies you can join and the extracurricular activities on campus, and enjoy games, rides, food trucks, giveaways and more.

Image courtesy of Monash

Monash recognises the potential of IT to change the world.That’s why Monash University is the only member of the Group of Eight (Go8) with a dedicated Faculty of Information Technology.

Studying at the Faculty of Information Technology, you’ll gain expertise from leading specialists along with extensive facilities and support. Every student earns the valuable hands-on experience employers prize, helping them stand out in the job market — whether developing end-to-end IT solutions for business or collaborating with fellow students to support leading local and global organisations. And a Monash IT degree offers far more than that.

A leading reputation and rankings

Monash University ranked 37th in the 2023 US News and World Report rankings,42nd in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, and 44th in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. For more than 30 years, Monash University’s Faculty of Information Technology has been a world leader in its field,and we were awarded five stars for skills of graduates (2023 Good Universities Guide).

Stand out with hands-on experience

Monash is committed to turning theoretical knowledge into practical application. As a student of our Faculty of Information Technology, you’ll have the chance to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world projects while working alongside leading companies.

The University offers a number of renowned learning programmes, including:

.Industry-Based Learning
(IBL): a 23-week hands-on placement in which, with the support of a scholarship, you’ll work on practical projects alongside professionals at top organisations.

.Industry Experience Studio
Projects: you’ll work within a multidisciplinary team project to develop end-to-end IT solutions for real clients or social-good challenges.

Monash Industry Team Initiative: you’ll team up with fellow Monash students to help leading companies in Australia and around the world solve business problems.

.Monash Student Teams: self-managed teams that nurture diverse talents and focus on making the world a better place.

Learn professional skills from leading academics

Monash University is renowned for teaching excellence. By studying IT with us, you’ll not only take courses designed to close industry skills gaps, but also learn from internationally recognised expert academics.

Monash’s expert academics were rated “above world standard” in every category of IT and computing sciences (ERA 2019), with breakthroughs in fields including cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, cyber security, data science, software engineering and other emerging technologies. They also regularly share their expertise through the media and at in-person events around the world.

More good news from the University of Sydney!!!

The CFA has long been a stepping stone into the finance industry for many.

Many students study for the qualification alongside their degree, and the University of Sydney has just announced some great CFA-related news!

According to reports,the University of Sydney has been recognised as an affiliated university under the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.

Its Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) is considered to cover at least 70% of the CFA Program’s Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and to emphasise the CFA Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

The programme prepares students to earn the Chartered Financial Analyst designation — one of the most respected and recognised investment credentials in the world.

Joining the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program signals to prospective students, employers and the market that the University of Sydney’s programme is closely aligned with professional practice and well suited to helping students prepare for the CFA exams.

It also means that,from this year, CFA content will feature heavily in university exams — making up at least 70%!!In other words,students who later want to sit the CFA will find it much easier once they’ve completed this programme!