Mawson Lakes Campus

Plan your Open Day

Get prepared before Open Day by building your own experience with our itinerary builder. Add presentations, campus tours and activities that interest you most at each Open Day event. This is the perfect way to select what you may like to attend ahead of time. There are both self-guided and guided tours available. If you are interested in a guided tour, head to the student life tent in GP Courtyard.

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11:00AM

  • Careers in IT arrow-small-up arrow-small-down
    11:00AM, F1-24/25, F Building, Mawson Lakes Campus

    Map your career with an IT degree from UniSA. Hear from our panel of industry experts, graduates, current students and academics to uncover more about information technology and your future career possibilities.

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12:00PM

  • Secondary Education Presentation arrow-small-up arrow-small-down
    12:00PM, MC1-02, MC Building, Mawson Lakes Campus

    Explore a career in secondary education and how you can make a positive difference in the lives of young people. Discover the range of specialist subjects you can teach that align with the Australian curriculum, the opportunity to start placement from your first year, and how you'll graduate classroom-ready.

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  • Science and Environmental Science Presentation arrow-small-up arrow-small-down
    12:00PM, MM1-05, MM Building, Mawson Lakes Campus

    Ready to test what's possible? Discover our degrees in science and environmental science, and how you can contribute to new findings and discoveries. Learn about our practical, laboratory and field-based learning, and how you can tailor your degree in areas such as applied physics, biology, chemistry, sustainability, land management and environmental research.

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  • Careers in Aviation arrow-small-up arrow-small-down
    12:00PM, F1-24/25, F Building, Mawson Lakes Campus

    What will I learn in aviation? Can I become a pilot? What other careers are availble in the aviation industry? Hear from our aviation expert about the future of aviation and how our degree will prepare you for an exciting career as a pilot or in aviation management. Sky's the limit!

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1:00PM

2:00PM

  • Adelaide University, opening in 2026 Presentation arrow-small-up arrow-small-down
    2:00PM, F1-24/25, F Building, Mawson Lakes Campus

    Adelaide University, opening in 2026

    Combining the strengths of the University of Adelaide and UniSA to create a new university for the future. Find out how we’re planning to deliver nation-leading student experience and graduate outcomes, and how you’ll be supported in the transition to the new Adelaide University from 2026.

    A new Adelaide University is subject to regulatory approvals.

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10:59AM

  • Civil and Structural Engineering arrow-small-up arrow-small-down
    10:59AM, Geomechanics Lab (N1-06) Structural Strong Floor (N1-13) Hydraulics Room (N1-14) Common Testing (N1-15), Mawson Lakes Campus

    Discover the largest strong floor in Australia and see civil engineering students demonstrate their work with concrete, steel, timber, water and soil. You can also learn about the latest cutting-edge research and industry projects we've got in the pipeline, and join us for some interactive sessions thoughout the day.

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  • Mechanical Engineering arrow-small-up arrow-small-down
    10:59AM, Mechanical Workshop (M1-15C) , Mawson Lakes Campus

    Learn from engineering students as they showcase their entry for the 2024 National Warman Challenge – a competition for university students undertaking design engineering courses across the Asia-Pacific region. Watch them race their machine prototypes through an obstacle course set against the clock!

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  • Aviation Experience arrow-small-up arrow-small-down
    10:59AM, UniSA Flight Deck (F1-35) Computer Barn (F1-21), Mawson Lakes Campus

    Co-captain a replica commercial aircraft in our on-campus flight simulators or try your hand at one of our desktop sims, and chat to us about how to kickstart your career in aviation.

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  • Education Hub arrow-small-up arrow-small-down
    10:59AM, G Building, Mawson Lakes Campus

    Interested in becoming a teacher? Visit our Education Hub and get an inside look at our science labs, and design and technology spaces fitted with the latest tools and software. Chat with students and academic experts, discuss your career interests and learn more about pathways into teaching.

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  • UniSA Sport arrow-small-up arrow-small-down
    10:59AM, B Building, Mawson Lakes Campus

    Explore our sport and fitness facilities so you can keep active while you study. Learn how you can gain valuable skills through UniSA Sport clubs, representative sporting events and volunteering opportunities.

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  • ANFF SA Precision Engineering Centre arrow-small-up arrow-small-down
    10:59AM, IW1-09, IW1-16, IW1-18, IW1-16A, Mawson Lakes Campus

    Discover $7+ million worth of equipment and technical excellence in the ultra-precision design, fabrication and testing of micro-scale devices smaller tan a human hair. These devices are used to machine objects such as satellites, medical implants and endoscopes.

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  • Electrical and Mechatronic Engineering arrow-small-up arrow-small-down
    10:59AM, Power Systems Lab (SCT1-26) Mechatronic Lab (SCT1-39) Robotics and Machine Vision Lab (M1-15A), Mawson Lakes Campus

    Tour the facilities where you will study electrical and electronic engineering. Learn about power systems analysis, design and control, then stop by the Mechatronic Lab and check out UniSA's driverless vehicles, and how to program a robotic arm in our Robotics and Machine Vision Lab.

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  • Pedal Prix Club arrow-small-up arrow-small-down
    10:59AM, GP Courtyard, Mawson Lakes Campus

    If you enjoyed Pedal Prix in high school, are an avid cyclist, or have a passion for engineering or design, this club is for you! Find out more about Pedal Prix and how you can join the team as part of the Australian HPV Super Series.

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  • IT Hub arrow-small-up arrow-small-down
    10:59AM, IT Collaboration Studio (D1-05) IT Studio (D1-16), Mawson Lakes Campus

    Discover the worlds of networking and cyber security, software development, software engineering, data analytics, and games and entertainment design. Meet staff, current students and chat with our industry partners. Test student-built games, and learn more about how we're partnering with industry to deliver Australia's first Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship program. You might even get to meet Clive, our first off-the-shelf quadruped robot!

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  Presentations

Presentations are a unique opportunity to hear from industry, graduates and current students about a range of degrees and careers in the STEM and education sector. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions, gain an understanding of the pathways to admission, discover university life, learn how to build your study program and what to expect in your first year.

Check out our full presentation schedule and plan your personalised experience using our online itinerary builder.

 

  Campus tours

Explore our Mawson Lakes campus at your own pace, with our facilities open across the day for you to discover. Get an inside look into our cutting-edge engineering spaces, inspiring Planetarium, purpose-built IT hub and more.

If you’d like to check out our student spaces, feel free to jump onto one of our student-led campus tours – leaving regularly from GP Courtyard.

  Information booths

Keen to get application support and discover all the opportunities you can access at UniSA? Head along to our general information booths.

  • Application Support Centre
  • Career Services
  • International Student Services
  • Scholarships
  • UniSA College
  • UniSA Online
  • Adelaide University, opening in 2026

  Activities

Take an immersive journey through space in our Planetarium, discover virtual and augmented reality in our ProjectLIVE space, be guided through our IT hub or take our maths challenge.

Check out our online itinerary builder to see what's on offer.