Societies, teams and professional memberships are excellent ways to connect with fellow students, develop practical skills, engage in exciting projects and build industry networks.
You can meet representatives from student societies and teams during Orientation, O'Day, and via the ActivateUTS website. Below is a list of groups where Engineering and IT students are highly active, along with professional memberships that support career development.
Societies
Biomedical Engineering Society
The Biomedical Engineering Society connects students interested in applying engineering to healthcare and medical technologies. The society hosts technical workshops, industry networking nights and collaborative events that explore innovations in biotechnology, medical devices and healthcare engineering.
Cyber Security Society (CSEC)
Cyber Security (CSEC) promotes cybersecurity awareness and skills for students of all backgrounds. The society runs workshops, hands‑on learning sessions and industry‑focused events, including an annual cybersecurity conference designed to help members understand security systems and how cyber threats are addressed.
Engineering Society (EngSoc)
EngSoc is one of the largest and most established student societies at UTS. What started as a faculty club has, over 30 years, grown to encompass students from multiple faculties who share an interest in engineering. Make friends, network with alumni and get involved with our social and academic activities.
Mechanical and Mechatronic Society (MechSoc)
MechSoc represents mechanical and mechatronic engineering students and supports them through discipline-focused workshops, industry networking and student-led events. They work closely with industry and other engineering groups to complement your academic study with practical insights.
Playmakers
Playmakers is a faculty social club for game enthusiasts and students interested in game development. They support professional development through workshops, game jams, industry events and collaborative projects, while building a community of like-minded students passionate about video games.
Tech Society (TechSoc)
TechSoc is the largest student-run IT association at UTS. Originally founded as BiG, TechSoc organises events that inspire students to explore new advances in technology, build industry connections, and develop into confident IT professionals.
User Experience & Interaction Design Society (UXIDSoc)
UXIDSoc supports students interested in user experience, interaction design and human‑centred design. The society runs workshops, portfolio nights, industry talks and collaborative activities to help members develop practical skills and connect with peers and professionals in the design community.
UTS Teams
UTS Motorsports Electric
Showcase your ingenuity and engineering skills at UTS Motorsports Electric by building, racing and marketing an open-wheel formula-style race car. Students from all engineering disciplines are welcome to join.
UTS Rocketry
The UTS Rocketry Team was founded in 2017 to challenge students to think beyond standard engineering curriculum. The team aims to bridge the gap between students and the aerospace industry by designing, building and launching rockets and participating in competitions while gaining practical technical experience.
UTS Rover
The UTS Rover Team brings together students to design and build a rover to compete at the Australian Rover Challenge. The team offers hands‑on experience with mechanical, electrical and software systems, giving members practical, real-world project opportunities.
Free professional memberships
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Check out ACS (Australian Computer Society) and select 'Supported Student ICT Membership' after signing up for free membership
Engineers Australia
Engineering students can visit the Engineers Australia's site for details of free student membership.
Engineers Without Borders - UTS Chapter
The UTS chapter of Engineers Without Borders, enables students to build leadership and sustainability skills while applying theory to humanitarian engineering projects. Initiatives include student-run workshops and school outreach.
Get involved!
Whether you’re looking to build technical skills, grow your professional network or simply meet like-minded peers, there’s a group for you. Keep an eye on the ActivateUTS website for upcoming events, workshops and opportunities to join student societies. For student-led teams such as Motorsports, Rocketry or Rover, and for professional memberships, check their respective websites for membership and opportunities.