Two major events showcasing the innovative strength of UOW students are here, see what happened?

The University of Wollongong (UOW) has always encouraged students to innovate and provided opportunities for students to showcase their innovative achievements. Just last week, UOW welcomed two major annual innovation events: the School of Electrical, Computer, and Telecommunications Engineering (SECTE) hosted its annual innovation conference and exhibition, and the School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT) held its annual exhibition, showcasing students' latest innovative works.

SCIT Annual Exhibition

SCITThe exhibition was held on10month17Thursday, showcasing25capstone projects with the potential to revolutionize Australian industriesCapstone Projects.

In these 25 projects, students collaborated with industry professionals, tasked with creating technological solutions to address real-world challenges, solving critical issues in various fields such as information and communication technology, healthcare, education, law, cybersecurity, welfare, and gaming. The aim is not only to enhance client business operations but also to improve daily life.

This exhibition showcased a variety of innovative technologies, from an integrated patient portal application Portal for seamless healthcare management to real-time deepfake detection during audio calls, demonstrating the diverse applications of technology in solving real-world problems.These projects included the development of mobile applications, games, and innovative software, highlightingUOWstudents' close collaboration with industry professionals.

Dr. John Le, a cybersecurity lecturer, stated that this collaboration allows students to apply their technical and business skills in the real world, creating solutions that can have a tangible impact.

Dr. John Le said: 'By integrating industry experience into learning, these projects encourage students to step out of their classroom comfort zones and step into their future careers as Australia's next generation of innovators. The SCIT exhibition not only showcases the talent and creativity of UOW students but also provides these young professionals with an opportunity to demonstrate their potential to potential employers.'

SECTE Conference and Exhibition

SECTE featured both a conference and an exhibition. The conference invited scholars, businesses, and students to share their views on innovation and technology, including a keynote speech by Dr. Sasha Nikolic on the impact of artificial intelligence on engineering, UOW startup demonstrations, student paper and project presentations, and panel discussions on the impact of AI on academia and industry among industry, academia, and students.

The SECTE Innovation Exhibition was divided into several sections, with third-year students showcasing solutions to real-world challenges posed by industry partners or their own innovative ideas. Second-year students presented projects in three main areas: smart home automation, interactive STEM learning, and assistance for the elderly.

Through the showcases organized by SCIT and SECTE, students have ample opportunities to translate classroom knowledge into practical skills and demonstrate their practical achievements to future employers, thereby enhancing their problem-solving abilities and employability to some extent.