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From dreaming of flying to shaping the future of aviation.

UNSW alum Renee Wootton Tomlin became Australia’s first Indigenous female aerospace engineer - and she didn’t stop there.

Engineer. Pilot. Strategist. Founder. Today, Renee is helping drive aviation’s energy transition while creating more opportunities for Indigenous communities.

Her journey is a powerful reminder that there’s more than one pathway to your dream career - and curiosity can take you further than you ever imagined.

Discover Renee’s story and how UNSW helped her turn ambition into impact.

https://www.unsw.edu.au/study/your-future/how-renee-wootton-tomlin-is-shaping-the-future-of-aviation

How Renee Wootton Tomlin is shaping the future of aviation Curiosity took Renee Wootton Tomlin from the cockpit to the forefront of aviation's energy transition. Discover her inspiring UNSW alumni story.

Applications are now open for Indigenous Pre-Programs pathway at UNSW.

Dreaming of studying Law, Medicine, Engineering, Science, Teaching, Social Work or Business? Indigenous Pre-Programs is your ATAR-free pathway into UNSW.

Spend three weeks living and learning on campus, experience university classes, build your academic skills, and connect with mob from across Australia before your degree begins.

Open to Indigenous people of all ages across Australia

📅 15 November – 4 December 2026
📍UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney
💛 Travel, accommodation and meals are fully covered by Nura Gili

Whether you're finishing school, returning to study, or ready for a new challenge, UNSW's Indigenous Pre-Programs will help you start your university journey with confidence.

🔗 Apply Now: https://www.unsw.edu.au/nura-gili/study-at-unsw/indigenous-pre-programs

Applications for Spring Forum 2026 are now open.

If you're an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person aged 19 years or over, or have completed Year 12 (or equivalent), Spring Forum is your opportunity to experience life at UNSW and explore your future study options.

Over four days, you'll:

🌿 Experience university
🤝 Connect with the Nura Gili community
🎓 Explore study and career pathways
🖤 Strengthen your cultural connections
💬 Meet current students and staff

The program runs 1–4 September 2026 at UNSW Kensington. Travel, accommodation and meals are provided at no cost, making it easier for people from across Australia to attend.

Apply now: https://www.unsw.edu.au/nura-gili/experience-uni/spring-forum

Applications close 7 August 2026.

Indigenous Spring Forum Program | Nura Gili Spring Forum is designed to help non-school leavers build confidence and gain a deeper understanding of uni life while connecting with the Nura Gili community.

Applications are now open for the UNSW Gateway Admission Pathway.

If you're an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student currently in Year 12, or you've completed your HSC (or equivalent) within the past five years, the Gateway Admission Pathway is your opportunity to receive an early offer to study at UNSW.

Applying is simple:
✔️ Explore your career path
✔️ Find your degree
✔️ Write your personal statement
✔️ Submit your application

You'll also be considered for a range of awards and scholarships, including the UNSW Advantage Award, valued at $10,000.

Find out more about Gateway:
🔗 https://www.unsw.edu.au/nura-gili/study-at-unsw/gateway

Round 1 applications close on Thursday, 23 July 2026.

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🏐🏐 Big congratulations to our incredible netball team representing UNSW Nura Gili at Indigenous Nationals!

From the first whistle to the final siren, we’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved. Congratulations, team! 👏🏾👏🏾

🏀🔥 We’re heading to the basketball semi finals! 🔥🏀

Huge congratulations to our student athletes who are representing UNSW Nura Gili at Indigenous Nationals! 🙌🏾

The team are bringing the energy, the teamwork and the determination — and now they’re one step closer to the finals!

We’re so proud of you. 🖤💛❤️

Congratulations to all recipients of the 2025 UNSW Indigenous Student Awards. Your dedication, strength and leadership have been recognised through the Academic Achievement and Spirit Awards. It honours not only your success, but the lasting impact you have across our university community and beyond.

To the families, Elders, friends, mentors and staff who support our students throughout their journey - thank you. Your encouragement, guidance and belief help make these achievements possible.

Congratulations to everyone who celebrated this special milestone. We couldn't be prouder.

Photographer: Maja Baska

Join us for the 2026 Indigenous Employability Symposium.

Presented by Nura Gili and UNSW Employability, this year’s theme, Possibilities, explores new ways of thinking about Indigenous employability, leadership, connection and impact.

Students, community, industry and Indigenous leaders will come together to share knowledge, stories and practical ideas that strengthen pathways into meaningful employment.

Whether you are an employer, educator, community representative, student or advocate for change, the symposium offers an opportunity to listen, learn, connect and contribute to shaping stronger pathways for Indigenous employment and leadership.

Event details

📅 Tuesday 23 June 2026
⏱️ 9:30am - 2:30pm
📍 John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Sydney, Kensington
🗒️ Full program details are available on the event page
🎟️ Register via the Eventbrite link below

UNSW Indigenous Employability Symposium Bringing industry, students and community together to shape new possibilities for Indigenous employability

Today we kicked off O-Week with a beautiful Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at UNSW Sydney.

Thank you to Aunty Barb Simms (proud Bidjigal, Gweagal, and Wadi Wadi women) for the Welcome to Country, Richard Chan-Hampton for leading the Smoking Ceremony, and The Wambuul Dancers for an incredible performance.

We were also honoured to hear from Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Leanne Holt and Professor Merlin Crossley, and Nura Gili student ambassador Jayden Kennedy.

A morning filled with culture, community and connection — wishing all new and returning students an amazing Term 2.

Congratulations to UNSW Law & Justice student Amos Taylor on being awarded the Australian Academy of Law’s First Nations Scholarship for 2026.

A descendant of the Gija and Jaru peoples of the Eastern Kimberley, Amos is researching the governance of air and space through an Indigenous lens - exploring the protection of what he calls “sky Country”.

His work focuses on how First Nations law and knowledge systems can help shape future legal frameworks for air and space governance, ensuring these spaces are approached with respect, responsibility and custodianship.

Amos’s research is a powerful example of Indigenous knowledge driving new conversations and future-focused thinking within the legal profession.

We’re proud to see Amos recognised for his leadership, innovation and commitment to protecting Country — including sky Country.

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Among the stars: UNSW law student awarded prestigious national scholarship Amos Taylor researches the governance of air and space, with a focus on protecting Indigenous rights in what he calls sky Country.