The Urban Collective

With the end of the semester in sight, we’ve got one more event you won’t want to miss: the Urban Collective’s blowout End-of-Sem Party! Come celebrate the start of winter break with us on Friday, June 19 from 6:30-8:30PM at Market Hall, with a kick on at the Clyde Hotel.

Featuring UC’s own Event Officer DJ Daddy Dono on the decks, you just know it’s going to be a good time. Expect snacks, drinks (alc + non-alc), and absolutely immaculate vibes. This event is open to & free for ALL students, so rally the troops & get ready to party with the Urban Collective - just make sure to register at the link in our bio!

If you’re feeling stressed about the upcoming Planning Law exam, look no further! Next Friday, June 12, the Urban Collective will be hosting a study session on campus from 2-6PM, with a kick on at the Clyde - because nothing helps all that learning sink in like a cheeky pint or two.

We want to give you the chance to get together with your peers to go over aaaaaallllll that material (looking at you, Planning & Environment Act) so you’re set up for success come exam time. You’ll also get the chance to chat with UC Committee Members who have taken the course before, so don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Feel free to show up any time for the event, but don’t forget your study materials, questions, and a good attitude 💖 no worries if you’re not in Planning Law as this event is open to everyone, and don’t stress about registration. Feel free to send us a message if you’ve got any questions or can’t find us on the day 🌟

We can’t wait to see you next Friday, and stay tuned for the drop of our end-of-semester blowout - details coming soon!

The Urban Collective is delighted to announce as an annual sponsor for 2026, and would like to extend a huge thank you for their support over the coming year!

An urban consultancy tackling the most urgent liveability challenges, Urbis is a visionary collective that’s transforming cities and communities around the world. Urbis’ Student Internship Program has been running successfully for over 20 years, providing a fantastic opportunity for students to gain real-life experience in their chosen field while completing their coursework.

Expressions of Interest for the Urbis 2027 Student Internship Program are now open! Head to the link in our bio to submit yours before June 30, 2026.

What an incredible way to start off our Collective Conversations series last week! A huge thank you Ankita, Mrunal, Philip, and Yazi for their incredible insights into making the transition from campus. We hope you learned as much as we did, and that you were able to strengthen your peer network after the panel discussion.

As promised, we’ve got all the most important information collected here for you. Our panelists focused on the value of getting involved during your time at uni (maybe we’ll see you on the UC Committee next year?), networking with your teachers, tutors, and fellow classmates, and learning how to tell your story - no experience has to go to waste when it all fits in to the bigger picture. Plus, we’re pretty sure we’ve all been convinced to sign up for the GIS course!

Looking for another chance to connect with your classmates before the winter break? Mark your calendars for our last two events of the term: a study session on June 12 (hellooo, planning law exam prep!), and our blowout end-of-term wrap-up on June 19. Stay tuned for more information coming soon - see ya then 😉

TODAY! We’re so excited for our final panelist for Collective Conversations: From Campus to Career, Mrunal Venkatakrishnan.

In addition to serving as a committee member of the Urban Design Forum Australia, Mrunal is Urban Designer and Planner at ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects, a purpose-driven, impact-focused, interdisciplinary design practice that is Australia’s largest architectural BCorp! Passionate about creating vibrant, people-centered, and culturally responsive places, her experience working on local and international project spans strategic frameworks, master planning and precinct planning, urban design guidelines, place strategies, and town centres and retail centres.

Hear from Mrunal and our three other panelists TODAY, Thursday, May 21. This event is free for Urban Collective members, so make sure to register using the link in our bio to secure your spot. Not a member? Don’t worry, it’s only $5 & there’s a link in our bio for you too.

Give it up for our next featured panelist for Collective Conversations: From Campus to Career, Yazi Medinne!

Yazi is a Planner at the Department of Transport and Planning, Victoria’s core administrative division that brings together transport, planning, land, precinct, and policy functions to create thriving places and connected communities. Helping to manage development in a respectful and caring manner, Yazi is experienced in business & data analysis, process design, and the monitoring of growth area finance. He has assisted a wide range of projects, including the Sunbury Transport Plan!

Hear from Yazi and our three other panelists this Thursday, May 21. This event is free for Urban Collective members, so make sure to register using the link in our bio to secure your spot. Not a member? Don’t worry, it’s only $5 & there’s a link in our bio for you too.

We’re thrilled about our next featured panelist for Collective Conversations: From Campus to Career, Philip Lin!

Philip is a Strategic Planner at Plan2Place Consulting, a Victorian planning firm that primarly acts for state and local governments on regional and urban strategic plans, emphasising tailored implementation plans to maximise strategic benefits. Philip is passionate about placemaking to create liveable spaces for communities, and has a background in real estate and built environment. His experience also includes statutory, strategic, and transport planning in local government in Taiwan.

Hear from Philip and our three other panelists this Thursday, May 21. This event is free for Urban Collective members, so make sure to register using the link in our bio to secure your spot. Not a member? Don’t worry, it’s only $5 & there’s a link in our bio for you too.

Please welcome our first featured panelist for Collective Conversations: From Campus to Career, Ankita Mallick!

Ankita is an Urban Designer with a background in Architecture at MGS Architects, an award-winning Melbourne-based firm that provides architecture, urban planning, interior design, and project management services both nationally and internationally. Curious by nature, Ankita enjoys digging into the why, whether through analysing data, connecting ideas, or thinking strategically about places and careers. She’s currently working on university and educational campus plans, and is always happy to chat about projects, career moves, and pathways into practice.

Hear from Ankita and our three other panelists this Thursday, May 21. This event is free for Urban Collective members, so make sure to register using the link in our bio to secure your spot. Not a member? Don’t worry, it’s only $5 & there’s a link in our bio for you too.

Please welcome our first featured panelist for Collective Conversations: From Campus to Career, Ankita Mallick!

Ankita is an Urban Designer with a background in Architecture at MGS Architects, an award-winning Melbourne-based firm that provides architecture, urban planning, interior design, and project management services both nationally and internationally. Curious by nature, Ankita enjoys digging into the why, whether through analysing data, connecting ideas, or thinking strategically about places and careers. She’s currently working on university and educational campus plans, and is always happy to chat about projects, career moves, and pathways into practice.

Hear from Ankita and our three other panelists this Thursday, May 21. This event is free for Urban Collective members, so make sure to register using the link in our bio to secure your spot. Not a member? Don’t worry, it’s only $5 & there’s a link in our bio for you too.

We’re back already with another event to help kickstart your transition from Campus to Career!

Join the Urban Collective for our first of many Collective Conversations this year. In Campus to Career, we’ll hear from a panel of four Urban Planners & Designers about what it takes to level up professionally. You’ll also get the chance to network with our panelists and each other afterwards, so make sure you stay after the discussion to enjoy further conversations and light snacks.

As always, our events are free for Urban Collective members! Register for Collective Conversations: from Campus to Career through the link in our bio, and stay tuned for more information about each of our panelists over the coming days.

Not a member? Don’t worry, there’s a link in our bio for you too 😉 make sure to sign up for only $5, then get your free registration in to secure your spot!