鈥淭ake advantage of every opportunity that UNSW Chem Eng offers! The wealth of industry connections, student events, research opportunities and study support is unmatched and definitely sets you up for success in the next stage of your career.鈥
Junior Energy Analyst at the International Energy Agency (IEA), Paris
"I love my job as it enables me to work at the intersection of engineering and policy 鈥 some days, I鈥檓 deep in energy balances and leveraging my engineering skills, others I鈥檓 writing policy reports and very often I鈥檓 doing a mix of the two."
Chief Advisor Processing & Technology at Rio Tinto
鈥淎s I am sure you know it is a tough degree and I remember at times feeling like my university undergrad would go forever!聽 Like all big things in life, it helps to chunk it down in your mind to manageable sections of time and know that eventually it does end, and you will graduate!鈥
鈥淢y time at UNSW was very seriously a life highlight. The friendships, study experiences, and opportunity to be on a vibrant campus having comes from a small country town, was truly wonderful.鈥
鈥淚 use the knowledge I gained at university daily, such as mass balance, thermodynamics, and membrane systems, to name a few. I would say my study at UNSW also prepared me for the real world of engineering.鈥
In 2020, we launched the "Inspiring Alumni" series offering a platform for students to connect with our alumni. The series has featured numerous notable alumni, and exemplifies the school鈥檚 dedication to fostering a supportive community, celebrating alumni achievements, and inspiring future Chemical Engineering students.聽
The UNSW School of Chemical Engineering was set up with the industry in mind. Since we opened our doors over 60 years ago, we've had strong, close links with industry.