Digital money: cryptocurrency explained
No doubt you’ve heard about cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum lately. But what is cryptocurrency? And why exactly should you care?
Rory’s journey from Stawell to PwC and beyond
Rory Jones completed two 20-week work placements as part of his Bachelor of Information Technology. The first was at Latitude Financial Services and the second was at PwC Australia.
How to land a graduate job according to the CTO of Microsoft
If you’re in the market for a graduate role in big data, who better to get advice from than Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Dr Raghu Ramakrishnan. During his visit to launch Swinburne’s new Data Science Research Institute, we had a chat with Dr Ramakrishnan about what he looks for when hiring new employees.
Escape winter with an internship in Malaysia
If jetting off to Malaysia for nine weeks in the middle of Melbourne’s winter sounds too good to be true, then you’re in for a treat!
Kathe Chaloping, Jemma Hadaway and Evan Kumpis give us the low-down on why Swinburne students should snag an opportunity to head to Kuala Lumpur.
PAVEing the right way
When creating our ads at Swinburne, we steer clear from using actors. To help promote our Pathways and Vocational Education (PAVE), we called on Information and Communications Technologies Manager, Andrew Roadknight to share his story.
Get $40,000 to study and 40 weeks of industry experience
Meet two students who are headed into industry after completing 40 weeks of work experience and having received a scholarship worth approximately $40,000.
From the classroom to California
One minute you’re sitting in the classroom, the next you’re planning a trip to the U.S.
4 steps for figuring out what to do with your life
Picking a pathway through life isn’t always easy. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there!
Meet a games student who is developing her own fun
Darcy would save up her hard earned pocket money to buy video games as a kid. Now she’s putting the final touches on a game that will be playable at PAX Australia.
6 reasons why you should try a professional placement
Although Daniel is from Tigerland (bom bom bom bom) when a paid professional placement came up at North Melbourne Football Club, it was an opportunity that sounded too good to turn down.
5 reasons you should do a study tour
When Bachelor of Information Technology student Rosie first heard about the IT for Social Impact study tour in India she jumped to the conclusion that it wasn’t for her, however several months later she was on the plane about to embark on what she has described as “The best thing I’ve done at uni!”
Easy opportunities to engineer your career
Our double degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Science is a bit of a mouthful. What does it even mean?
My time in Cambodia
Declan Smith (pictured in the middle) was among the group of trades students who travelled to Cambodia to help build a sustainability centre in the village of Chumkriel. Now back in Australia, Declan reflects on his unforgettable experience away from home.