Campus isn’t just for class. From healing costumes to a haunted library, here are 5 things you won’t want to miss at our city campus.
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If you’re craving colour and excitement, start with the latest exhibition by UTS Gallery’s Artist in Residence.
O combines performance, installations and sculptural works to explore healing through the body and costume. The artist, hossein, even places lucky charms in the stitches of clothing and sings into bags so the wearer can carry their restorative properties with them.
And you can pick one up yourself – ho55ei ~ BLESSSENSE bags and accessories will be exclusively available to buy in the gallery during the exhibition.
HOSSEI, O, 2023. Installation and performance at UTS Gallery. Photography: Jacquie Manning.
Where to find it
UTS Gallery, level 4, Building 6
The Book Witch
The library is haunted. In a good way.
“UTS Library is a beautiful, functional, highly rational space,” says Katy B Plummer, our library’s 2022 Creative in Residence. “I felt like it needed a little bit of friendly haunting, so I called Book Witch into existence.”
She'll read your oracle at the push of a button. And you might even recognise the text – she generates each card from books most requested or recently returned by students.
The Book Witch by UTS Library's 2022 Creative in Residence, Katy B Plummer. Photography: Rosalia Catalano.
Where to find it
Level 7, to the right of the library, UTS Central
The Bibliomancy Feast
While you’re on level 7, stop by the Book Witch’s Bibliomancy Feast to make your own tarot card.
She's dressed up in her finest party attire just for the occasion and will help you generate new meanings and find the answers you seek.
But hurry – this haunted party wraps up on 24 March.
The Bibliomancy Feast by UTS Library's 2022 Creative in Residence, Katy B Plummer. Photography: Mia Turner.
Where to find it
Level 7, in front of the library, UTS Central
Green Genie
Did you know microalgae is 40 times more efficient than trees at removing carbon from the atmosphere?
That’s why Green Genie could be a game-changer for climate change. The humble shipping container transforms algae into commercial organic products (think bioplastics, building products and bio-fertilisers) – all of which can store carbon long-term.
While you’re there you’ll get to learn more about the process thanks to panel designs by our talented alumna, Vanessa Hung!
Where to find it
Jones St, between UTS Central and building 10
UTS beehive
Walk onto the library terrace and you’ll be met with shady trees overlooking Alumni Green. It’s also home to our very own hive of Australian native stingless bees!
And they aren’t just there for show. These busy insects help pollinate flowers around campus and are an important part of the ecosystem.
So next time you’re in search for a study buddy (or 10,000), you know where to look.
Australian native stingless bees, UTS Library terrace. Photography: Rosalia Catalano.
Where to find it
Level 8 terrace, UTS Central