Hi all,

I would like to ask for your opinion regard a matter on AI use, especially on AI use as search engine to reference material such news article or papers.

I already seen people complaining here about slide deck generated with AI, and although I have mixed feeling about it, as long the lecturer is prepared and able to engage with the students during the delivery of the content, I do not mind them.

With this being said, in this particular subject, we were required to do a weekly written assignment and submit on canvas.

The format could be either PDF or DOCX. Given that has to been type, you of course would be using your laptop, and everyone know how the affordance of google and other tools are AI driven more than ever. You can barely search a query that you get the AI report summary.

For the report, no AI was allowed, and it was stated that the grader can ALWAYS tell, I think that as right now, that might be a bold.

Modern models, if correctly steered, can mimic a mid-graduate student level, and do not sound to sloppy with the periphrastic like (it's not x, it's y). I have some strong opinion about this testing method, but I am not asking your opinion about this.

During the course of the lecture, we were asked to submit the report at the end of the lecture (usually).

So basically for 12 weeks, it would be 12 written report (actually less than that because for the last week there would be a final quiz, and some of the week has other activity replacing the report).

Those report are going to be graded only if selected by this pool. (There are 10 report in the pool, only 4 will be graded and the best 3 will be used to determine the final grade).

Here I would argue about the rest of the work that has not been selected for grading, basically just some busy work? I am not sure how to feel about it.

So we would not receive the grade straight away, but after several weeks, when the pool drawing has been done.

[I forgot to mention that those written report count as group work, so multiple people are suppose to write on the same document]
From my perspective, the end result of the report always feel like a zombie, tons of small pieces merged together, as the time limit constrain would not allow the group to brain storm, decide the task, and re-read the entire draft before submitting. Those report has to be like a mini-literature reviews, with citation and so on.

One of the report that has been graded had the source tag as gpt in the link, so it was referencing a paper and at the end of the link it would say “source=chat-gpt”.

This was used as a warning about the "AI NOT ALLOWED", and stated that the corrector has found something wrong with the report, and after digging deeper it found the link source and might be flagged as AI content generated.

Now as I am preparing for the final quiz, I was reviewing all the material on canvas, and I happen to notice that the same thing happened for several source uploaded by the lecturers.

The link on canvas contained the “source=chat-gpt”, simply meaning that the search engine used was GPT instead of google.

I do not want to raise useless and fruitless controversy about this matter, but I am not sure how to address it properly.

As One way, I would like to be provided with material that are actually useful and meaningful for the subject, and not feel overwhelm with tons news article, and research paper to do busy work.
The same thing apply to the grading and evaluation, I would like my work to have a purpose and a meaning, not just do it and hope the best one will be selected for marking.

What do you think about this?

Tutor has said we would lose marks on our presentation grades if a group member does not show up for non-presenting week and ask other presenting groups questions. Even though me and most group members attended and participated. To further add, we all would lose marks if even one group member reads off palm cards.

This is a FEiT subject and the presentation is worth 20%.

This has to be unfair marking right? Cause no way my marks get affected from another group member not showing up.

I understand group marking works for reports, PowerPoint structure and content.

A few days ago I posted about starting UncSoc, a Mature Age Student Society at UTS.

The idea is to create a community for people who’ve taken a less traditional path through uni, whether that’s returning to study, changing careers or just wanting to meet people outside their degree.

I’m thinking casual dinners, pub nights, games, networking and generally having a community on campus (but feel free to add your ideas).

I’m looking for people who’d be interested in joining, but especially a few people who’d be keen to help get the society off the ground.

Ideally, I’d love to find someone interested in becoming the founding president, along with people who’d help organise events and manage the society. I’m happy to take the lead on getting everything set up and coordinating the initial work.

For now, I’m just trying to gauge interest and find a founding team, so there’s no commitment involved.

If you’re interested, leave a comment or send me a message!

I made a free map of Sydney meals that are $15 or less, and there are 80 around UTS, Haymarket and Central. A few near campus:

- Mini curry bowl, $7.90, Ramen Bar Goku

- Plain kake udon, $9.90, Mappen

- Pizza, $10, Shark Hotel (Thursday to Saturday nights)

- Eggsmith toastie, $10.50, Toastie Smith

- Baoger, $10.80, Cheeky Bao

Every meal shows the full price, any catch, and if it's open right now. No ads, no account needed to look: www.brokemap.com.au

It's only as good as what people add. If your go-to cheap lunch isn't on there you can add it (I check each one before it goes up), and you can flag a price that's gone up.

Not a UTS thing, just something I built. What am I missing?

Hi everyone! I recently got an interview invitation for the Master of Speech pathology for the 2027 intake! I just wanted to ask if anyone would like to share how the interview process is? (like what questions do they ask?) I’m a little nervous for the interview so any information would help 😊

Hey everyone, I’m heading out of my UTS Housing studio a bit early and looking for someone to take over the rest of my lease over the summer break.

Dates: 15 Nov 2026 – 13 Jan 2027 Room: Standard Studio (fully private with your own bathroom and kitchenette) Rent: $[Insert Rent] / week (I'm open to subsidizing the rent a bit to help out)

Just a quick heads-up on the official UTS rules for the transfer: you just need to be a currently enrolled UTS student and not already living in UTS housing.

It’s a great, quiet spot if you’re taking summer classes or just working in the city over the break. Shoot me a DM if you’re interested and I can send over some photos or a video of the room.

As the title suggest, I reckon I build a mistrust between the tutor and coordinator. Supposedly, today I nearly missed a quiz, and the tutor clearly suggested there might be a chance of a second quiz.

I cockily bring that up to coordinator by email, at the time the message feels clear however because of a missing context from the tutor. Hence, the coordinator might receive the message as a letter of disgrace or challenge or even a personal issue ranting which is not etiquette at all. Reason i cockily request for a second quiz is at the time its felt like the intention is correct however i executed it wrongly. I already bring forward a second email and adddressed everything such as mistake of my tone, proffesional issue from my side, and the intention of my early message.

How to handle the mistrust between the coordinator and the tutor as I dont have any ill intention to do so or disgrace the tutor name? Also it might seem that I left a bad names both my self and the tutor.

Hey everyone, I am an exchange student at UTS and I am working on a Sports Marketing project that compares Australian and European students. I would really appreciate your help with a short survey that takes about two minutes and is completely anonymous.

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Thank you so much, every single response genuinely helps me out. Happy to return the favour if you ever need a survey filled in too.

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Hey guys just wondering how UTS's electrical engineering program is for employment outcomes.

For some context, I'm looking to transfer out of UNSW to here after first year, just because everything was a bit too much (ELEC1111 :( ), and the trimesters just magnified those issues. I understand that UNSW is removing them soon, but I still think that I would not be able to pass electrical engineering at UNSW if I were to undertake it. I know some people will tell me to stay but I am rather serious about me not being able to pass UNSW electrical engineering, at least for a while. Trust me, I know my where my capabilities start and end, and I don't think I would pass UNSW's elec eng at all. I just ain't smart lmao.

Any knowledge on the workload and whether it's even easier than UNSW will also be much appreciated.

The nature of the work and course structures too would be appreciated. Like, is there a lot of group work, how many courses have ultra high fail rates (50%+) as well as just how people found it in general. Not just for electrical but for other engineering fields as well, all perspectives are welcome.

I'm not too obsessed over the social life and the like, pretty much just the employment outcomes.

Thank you all and I wish you a nice day!

I’m going into my third year of my cybersecurity degree and, when attempting to enrol for my subjects, the cybersecurity capstone subject from my handbook isn’t available to take next year. This is a core subject and I am unsure what to do - others in my degree also have no clue.

Hey all, I’m in Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours) and need to find a supervisor ASAP for my honours project in 2027. I’m still flexible on topic, so I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been through it:

• How did you approach supervisors? Cold email, a lecturer you’d had, through the coordinator?
• Was there an interview or meeting before they said yes? What did they ask?
• How did they choose? Grades, a pitch, past subjects, just availability?
• Did you bring your own topic or take one of theirs?
• How many people did you contact before someone said yes?
• Any red flags or regrets with your supervisor? What would you do differently?

Any tips appreciated, especially from FEIT/IT honours people. Thanks!

Unfortunately I failed one of my subjects in sem 1 (I'm first year) as I had many personal issues in my life then, I also don't think it's available for Spring, so is it possible to request to do 5 next sem in 2027? Thanks :)

for context, I start my second year in autumn. would you recommend me doing idc in spring 2027 after doing cms the previous semester?

the study plan recommends me doing it in spring of my final year, but I was thinking of doing acl and tax law in the summer session (2026 and 2027) to do 3 subjects in my 3rd year to balance work and study without needing to wait the next year to graduate.

this is what I was thinking:

summer 2026 - acl or tax law

autumn 2027 - cms + asr + 2 electives
spring 2027 - abc + idc + 2 electives
summer 2027 - acl or tax law

autumn 2028 - asa + 2 electives
spring 2028 - ba + 2 electives

Hey can anyone please give me some insight into the following 3 electives for my finance major:

- investment banking
- commercial bank management
- derivative securities

I really enjoy maths and usually find quantitative subjects a bit easier then subjects where I need to memorise and write a lot of words. But I don’t want to lock myself into too many really difficult subjects in the same semester.
I keep seeing people say that derivative securities is very difficult!

Hellooo everyone,

I am an international applicant and I completed my interview at the end of August...

It’s been over 6 weeks now and I haven’t heard anything back yet. The waiting period is absolutely killing me, and the anxiety is real 😭

For anyone who has applied in previous rounds or is in the same boat:

• How long does UTS usually take to send out offer letters for international applicants?
• Do they release offers in rounds, or do they wait until applications officially close (end of October)?
• Is it normal to wait this long after an interview, or should I be preparing myself for a waitlist/rejection?

Would really appreciate any insights or past experiences! Hope everyone waiting gets some good news soon! 🙏

bruh I really wanted to do family law as an elective next year but the quota is already full.. do spots usually open later or am I cooked and should pick smth else

deadass almost all the law electives are full

Hi there I tried to enrol in public economics and law for business professionals and neither let me,

This was at like 9 so not sure if they were already full or if the electives open later,

If anyone has any insights please let me know lol

Hey everyone, I know this isn’t your usual type of post but I am doing a project for Sports Marketing and it would be really great if you all could please take the time to respond to this survey. Much appreciated everyone thank you

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I lowkey think I might’ve made a silly mistake that may cause me to graduate late…

My very first semester at UTS, I only took 3 subjects because someone I knew from another school also only took 3 subjects and advised me that 4 would be too much of a workload (spoilers: its not). I only did this because I literally knew NOTHINGGGG about how university worked.

I’m now nearing the end of my second year and was planning on taking a Summer session class at the end of this year to try to make up for that class in order to graduate on time, but I COMPLETELY forgot that you had to register for that Summer class at the beginning of the year with all your classes, not now when the enrolments for next year open… (i should know better ik im stupid LMFAOOO) If 2027 was my projected final year, if I did a Summer class in 2027 would that mean I graduate later? Or would I graduate with the people who finished in Spring session?

Its not thaaat important I guess, but I’m more so wanting to be aware of whats gonna happen

I have a subject this semester where content had not been posted till week 8 & Assignment 3 out 5 was posted on week 10 that weeks class ended. Assignment 4 is in person practical examination yet there is no confirmation on the date nor on MSA. Is this allowed.

This subject has applied Negative Marking Techniques to the Assignments.

The assessment criteria have been constantly changed after submission yet tutors deny any changes despite multiple witnesses.

The whole course is group work & for some groups are at a extreme disadvantage for resources given compared to other groups.

Any Lectures were done only during workshop sessions

What are my next actions. This Subject coordinator/Lecturer wants us to fail obviously.

Guys I am doing a online master and have one subject per 7 weeks all online. I have requested 4 times to pick more subjects because I have done masters before but they keep rejecting my request the e request staff is writing emails like I am stealing someone or doing a crim. also my course director isn’t helping me. I feel like personally being targeted. I picked course by myself and got distinction but a point where there is pre requisite required they are saving you aren’t allowed etc. I want to pick the capstone in session one 2027 but it has a pre requisite if they slow me my degree will finish faster I haven’t failed have D and HD uptill now:

Hiii!!! I was wondering if there’s any forensic students (or just uts students in general) that can give some recommendations on some electives to take!!

Hello! Did anyone else do Journalism alone in their first year then transferred to a double with Law? If so, please let me know how you went with your study plan because I'm completely lost.

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