Network Café
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About Network Café

Network Café started 15 years ago as a casual drop-in coffee where international students could meet each other and learn about UTS’ services.

In 2024, we’ll be inviting international, study abroad and exchange students to a weekly coffee drop-in aimed at helping students to foster friendships and develop skills that will help them in the workplace.

We’ll be inviting current students, our Local Legends, to join the Café to give international students a chance to chat with students who have questions about studying, working or living in Australia.

Key Dates

2024

Autumn 

  • Thursday 15th February - Network Café Speedfriending Event (ONLY for Autumn commencing students)
  • Tuesday 20th February - First Coffee meet-up at Universal Café from 3 - 4pm

Spring 

  • Thursday 1st August - Network Café Speedfriending Event (ONLY for Spring commencing students)
  • Tuesday 6th August  - First Coffee meet-up at Universal Café from 3 - 4pm

Full details of events are available when you join the program.

International, Study Abroad and Exchange Students

Attending Network Café can open up a world of opportunities for you. Besides making new friends, you can practice your English skills, learn more about Australian culture and find answers to your questions about student life at UTS.

You will also have the opportunity to find out about the Australian workplace and develop valuable skills you can take with you into your future of work.

The Local Legends (current students) are there to help you settle in, gain confidence and become established at UTS. We hope that you will feel comfortable approaching them with any questions or problems you may have.

To be eligible to join, you must be a first-year International, Study Abroad or Exchange student at UTS.

Please email orientation@uts.edu.au for further information. 

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Local Legends

Our Local Legends are Peer Networkers who have finished at least one semester at UTS and know their way around! 

They are here to help you get used to UTS Campus and Sydney itself, as well as answer any questions you might have about student life at UTS.

They are always happy to help, so don't be afraid to approach them for a chat. 

Peer Network volunteers smiling and chatting to students

Free Stuff!

Coffee

If you attend any of our coffee drop-ins, you receive a free coffee voucher. All you have to do is turn up and check-in!

Tickets to tour the Sydney Opera House

If you attend 80% of our drop-in sessions you'll be put in the draw to win 1 of 20 tickets for a Sydney Opera House tour.

Testimonials

  • I loved the friendly vibe and chit-chat we had every Tuesday with people from different backgrounds and countries.
  • The regular coffee catch-up was definitely the best way to get to know new people and meet up with friends throughout session.
  • The regular coffee is a perfect break from studying and a perfect way to meet new people.
  • Network Café brought in some great fun, atmosphere and a smile on everyone's face. Great way to meet good people.
  • I enjoyed every bit of it. Meeting Local Legends was great and helpful.

 

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.