Category: BUILD Global Leaders
UTS BUILD is a co-curricular global leadership program. Through BUILD, we’re preparing UTS students to become global leaders and active global citizens. We have many opportunities that help students explore global issues, develop a global mindset and build the professional skills needed for a truly international career that delivers positive social impact in the world. These include core foundational workshops and elective events, seminars, community activities and global immersion experiences via Global Exchange and Global Short Programs. Explore this blog and the stories of UTS students who are thinking and living globally.
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Reflecting on my Faculty-led Global Short Program at the 12th USLS in Bangkok, I enjoyed several unique experiences. I had the chance to represent my university at a prestigious event in the UN Conference Centre, which was both an honour and a learning opportunity. Meeting influential figures like Kim Solomon, Simerjeet Singh, and Janice provided…
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I am so honored to be selected as one of UTS delegates to attend the 12th University Scholars Leadership Symposium at United Nations Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. I cannot express my feelings enough, how grateful I am I got this opportunity, how UTS BUILD supported me. When I was 13 years old, I visited Japan…
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I recently completed the UTS BUILD Program which has been a journey of learning, building connections and above all, reflecting on my actions as a global citizen. Throughout BUILD I have attended seminars, completed online courses, participated in interactive workshops and attended a conference overseas. For my first BUILD event, I attended a panel discussion,…
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In August, I was privileged to attend the University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) in Thailand, held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. One of the most impactful aspects of the symposium was the opportunity to engage with inspiring and thought-provoking speakers. Figures like Sir Peter Mathieson, David (DJ) Begbie, Jack Growden, Shomy Hasan…
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This symposium left me with one clear message:If you want to be the change, you have to become the change— in your actions and your choices. Big or small, you can make a difference. In August 2024, I had one of those “pinch me” moments that will stay with you forever. I was honoured to…
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Between Aug 6th to 9th 2024 I attended the 12th USLS HAA held at UN Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Even before attending the program the fact that the program will be held at the prestigious United Nations Conference Centre made me very exited about it, just thinking about the fact that I will be…
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During early August 2024, I was fortunate to represent the UTS as an Australian delegate at the 12th University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Bangkok run by Humanitarian Affairs Asia. Over the 4 day program, we heard from numerous change makers that were living proof that we ourselves could do just the same. Each speaker spoke…
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I was unsure what to expect when I attended my first BUILD event, the Introduction to Leadership Workshop. I expected it to be a boring conference in which we sat and did icebreakers for the entire time before hearing the speaker lecture. I was mistaken and was pleasantly surprised by the outcome! This event focused…
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One of my interests when I first came to this country as an exchange student from the United States was learning about the indigenous people. I never learned anything about Australian history in school back home, let alone the history of the aboriginal people. Since I’m not very interested in history or museums, I was…
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From managing group assignments, all the way to hopefully one day becoming an activist for social justice, the ability to be a leader is an essential set of skills that I need to master. At a workshop called ‘Introduction to Leadership’ with Franked.io’s Tina Wyer, I felt inspired after learning that leaders can indeed be…
