Your roadmap to success in Tasmania. See how past ICT students transitioned from day one to their dream jobs.
Five high-GPA UTAS students, sponsored by the School of ICT, spent three days at AISA CyberCon 2026 in Melbourne learning about cyber security and networking with the industry.
"Beyond the valuable learning opportunities, it was wonderful to share this experience with fellow UTAS students, meet new people, and make meaningful connections."
— Gothami Jayasingha · Master of IT and Systems (Cyber Security) student
UTAS Games students showcased their own games on the Tasmanian booth in Melbourne, where thousands of PAX visitors played them.
"Easy to say we won't be forgetting this!"
— Nicholas Gammler · Scrap'd developer
The School of ICT's fourth and largest showcase, with 300+ registrations, 17 graduating project teams, research lightning talks and the InVent and Data#3 industry awards.
"This was my third time at the UTAS ICT Showcase. Every year I meet someone new who changes how I think about my career."
— Luoyan Wei · ICT Graduate
A full-day School of ICT session for invited students, with advice from recruiters and ACS, alumni stories and industry speakers on moving from university into an ICT career, plus time to network.
"I left with new connections and a clearer picture of where I'd like to head."
— Azwa Nawar · Bachelor of ICT (Data Science) student
A GDG Hobart double session at UTAS on putting AI into production and securing AI apps, with live prompt injection demos and career tips from a UTAS alumnus.
1 LinkedIn post from the event
GDG Hobart's first event at UTAS's Forest Building, on AI agents, responsible data use and the future of work, with two industry talks and a hands-on Vertex AI session.
"What made me happiest was not just seeing the event run successfully, but seeing people from different backgrounds come together to learn about AI."
— Yu Wang · UTAS alumna, GDG Hobart organiser
The School's third showcase drew 250+ attendees to see 16 graduating project teams, curriculum Major hubs and activities for visiting school students, with People's Choice and InVent prizes.
4 LinkedIn posts from the event
A three-day hackathon where UTAS students built prototypes for real energy challenges set by TasNetworks, and the winning team was offered paid internships.
1 LinkedIn post from the event
A GDG Hobart session at UTAS where 35+ attendees took a deep dive into Progressive Web Apps and the shift from desktop software to the web, followed by Q&A.
"Every event becomes a space where people from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences can connect, share ideas, and learn from each other."
— Yu Wang · UTAS alumna, GDG Hobart organiser
TasICT's flagship technology and innovation day at Wrest Point, with industry speakers, exhibitions and networking.
A two-part GDG Hobart evening at UTAS for 45+ attendees: building analyst agents with BigQuery, then a Q&A with a Google security engineer on breaking into cyber security.
1 LinkedIn post from the event
A 2026 visit connecting students with industry.
A Mayo talk about IT jobs and career opportunities.
Students visited local ICT companies in person, and for many it was their first connection with the industry.
"The Industry Visit opened my eyes to what working in Tasmania actually looks like. I made my first real connection there."
— ICT Graduate · 1st year out
GDG Hobart's DevFest at UTAS drew 25+ attendees, with a Google engineer on AI in practice and a Q&A with UTAS alumni on moving from university into tech.
1 LinkedIn post from the event
The School's second showcase had twice as many projects as the first: 20 student teams, industry panels, a research poster session with quick-fire chats with researchers, and evening lightning talks.
"Beyond the final product, this journey taught us how to grow both as a team and as individuals."
— Yu Wang · Master of IT and Systems student
Alumni and industry guests shared their career paths, and students asked real questions and got honest answers.
"Hearing how alumni found their first job made me feel like my own path was possible. I stopped panicking and started planning."
— ICT Student · 1st year
A three-day national cybersecurity conference in Melbourne that brought together industry professionals, researchers and students. High-GPA students got real industry exposure outside Tasmania.
"I never thought I'd be in the same room as leading security professionals. That trip changed what I believed was possible for my career."
— Cyber Security student
A GDG Hobart community workshop at UTAS where 35+ attendees built their first cross-platform Flutter app in the cloud.
2 LinkedIn posts from the event
A full-day TasICT technology conference where students heard keynotes and discussions from industry leaders, explored the Tech Expo and met people from local tech.
"TasICT Festival was the moment I realised ICT in Tasmania is a real, growing community — and I could be part of it."
— ICT Graduate · 1st year out
High-GPA students represented UTAS at /dev/world 2025 in Melbourne, presenting an AFL app built across Android, iOS and Flutter. It was their first time presenting fully in English to experienced developers.
"What an amazing journey! I had the opportunity to represent the University of Tasmania at /dev/world 2025 in Melbourne. It was my first time presenting in full English to so many experienced developers, and it was truly unforgettable."
— Yu Wang · Master of IT and Systems student
The first of the School's twice-yearly showcases revived Demo Day, with KIT300 capstone teams demonstrating apps, websites and games live to staff, alumni and industry.
"It was inspiring to see so many amazing projects at the expo, including SeaTalk, smart recycling systems, price comparison sites, and creative games."
— Yu Wang · Master of IT and Systems student
The ACS Education, Careers and Technology Summit in Hobart, where UTAS ICT students joined a dedicated career stream and got advice from recruiters and early-career professionals.
"I really appreciated the career stream session, which provided valuable advice and personal experiences. It definitely helped us better prepare for entering the workforce."
— Yu Wang · Master of IT and Systems student
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