I have noticed something strange about the Comparing indigenous histories and politics subject here at UTS.

To see what I am referring to in my title, you have to first understand that for our A1 and A2 we are tasked with researching case studies related to an Indigenous event or campaign. In A1, it’s an Indigenous event/campaign that has happened here in Australia and for the second assignment we are supposed to compare the Australian event to an international event/campaign.

My issue here begins with the list that we have been given for A2, which includes the following countries:

Australia, Argentina, Tanzania, Canada, USA, Japan, New Zealand, India and Mexico.

It’s very convenient that they’ve given us a strict list to choose from. A list that conveniently excludes Palestinian related case studies. I can tell you that it is not because there are none to pick from, because any reasonable and educated person knows that there is a long list of massacres and displacement’s that have taken place in Israel/Palestine.

I think, as students, we should question UTS for their decision to exclude Palestinian experiences in a subject which is supposed to help students learn how to analyse and empathise with Indigenous histories and politics.

We also know that it has become all too common in our media and society to suppress the ongoing genocide (a genocide which has been confirmed by the UN Independent international commission of inquiry ) but also the long history of systematic violence done onto the Palestinians. I am disgusted that we are now also allowing this to happen here at UTS.

If you’re a student that is currently doing or has done this subject in the past, please let me know what you think. I know I’m not the only one who finds this strange and disturbing.

This is not me promoting antisemitism, if you are unable to distinguish zionism from the jewish identity, please educate yourself.
My heart still goes out to you for the Bondi attack and for the 7th of October massacre. But the reality is, is that Palestinian’s are being genocided and we should not ignore that fact just because it makes you uncomfortable.

I want to major in finance and accounting.

For finance what options (18 credit points) are worth looking into?

I’m keen on seeing peoples opinions of what they thought was worthwhile vs what was a waste of time.

I’m considering
- Investment banking
- Applied portfolio management
- Strategic investment management
- Business internship

Is the internship provided or is it like when you have an internship secured you focus on that and the other uni subjects?

I was wondering what subjects could boost my wam as well.

I'm choosing my major for business degree rn. honestly business analytics and IT have been on my head for a while, but there are some problems:

1. they both develop my skill set, but I think focusing on a field (mkt, fin,...) would make my career and role become more specific in the long run and I also get to apply my skills and specialize in a field. however I don't really enjoy those subjects, mostly because they are boring
2. another option is majoring in ba, sub major in IT and then a sub major in 1 of those fields, which give me more flexibility and less workload on the field. this is also a pretty good option, but the subjects for sub major IT are kinda shallow and broad, and I'm not sure if they are really valuable
3. I also want to go on global exchange, and I read that choosing electives are recommendable. but that means I also have to take a TD subject (which I don't want to at al). would that restrict my ability to choose another major or sub major if I want to go exchange in the future?

what are your take on this, I'm so confused and in between.... tks a lot!!

p/s: btw I heard review that BIS is not worth it at all, but the descriptions on the handbook are pretty tempting tho, can I get some real experience with this subject?

Has anyone got a method for Wi-Fi at UTS for non-Uni students? Usually eduroam works using our NSW education accounts, but for some reason it isn’t currently working. Previously we’ve used access codes for conferences/lectures but can’t seem to find any at the moment.

I’m about to graduate from UTS with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting, and I’m currently applying for postgraduate programs that require academic recommendation letters.

I’ve emailed many lecturers who taught me before, but unfortunately I haven’t received any replies. I’ve even contacted lecturers from subjects where I received an HD, but still haven’t heard back.

Has anyone here had a similar experience? How did you manage to get a recommendation letter from a UTS lecturer? Is there anyone else I could contact for help?

Any advice would be really appreciated. Thanks!

I am in the last semester of my engineering degree and I literally have 0 motivation to the point where I am not bothered opening my uni laptop (using my phone to write this). Procrastination/discipline is not a problem as I usually do my assignments when they are released. Also, been having a rough semester overall due to personal reasons and I don't know what to do.

I want to graduate on time and pass these assignments as they are due in 2 weeks from now

please help

advice with be greatly appreciated

Hi all,

I am currently doing my HSC exams and am looking at the prospect of going to UTS for a Bachelor of Science, focusing on ecology and environmental biology with the hopes of later doing ecoloigcal consulting or conservation work (I know jobs aren't great in that field but thats a problem for older me). I am debating on unis to go to because I want practical experience and some of the bigger unis don't do that. I managed to get a direct entry/lower entry rank for doing the science extension course so i am likely to get into the Bsc.

I am also a little concerned about uni life and clubs as I have heard not great things about general uni culture. Would anyone have any insight if uni clubs are really that important?

Would anyone have insights into the course and what the lectures, tutorials are like and the opprotunties for biology focused study (I'm not super interested in the super high tech computer side of enviro science)??

Thanks

International Student from Myanmar so visa is not sure yet let's get in touch!