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Welcome to ADP!

Welcome to ADP!

School of Architecture, Design and Planning

Join us in welcoming our 2023 new and returning students to the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.

Come join in all the fun we have at the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.

  • Listen in on your Program Director's undergraduate course introduction.
  • Meet representatives from one of our student societies: Sydney University Experience Design Society (SUEDE)
  • Come along on a friendly tour of our building facilities led by our own ADP student mentors - ask them any and every question you can think of to test their knowledge!
  • Join in on the ADP design challenge where we innovate using design briefs provided by The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (https://www.thersa.org/student-design-awards/design-briefs). 
  • Come along and meet your peers and our academic staff at our postgraduate networking and drinks event.

Refer to Additional Information below for more details on the sessions.

Email Event Organiser: adp.education-support@sydney.edu.au
Additional Information:

Mentor-Led Building Tours

Meet on Level 1 outside DMaF Lab - entry via Maze Crescent.

SUEDE Student Society Event

Sydney University Experience Design Society (SUEDE) are hosting a exciting and entertaining game session.
This will be a great chance to be introduced to SUEDE and build connections in a fun environment.
Come along and join us for a session filled with board games and light refreshments! 

***Session is now SOLD OUT. Walk-ins may be accepted on the day***

Undergraduate Degree Introductions and Networking

You are invited to take this opportunity to meet the program directors and find out more about your course. This will be followed with some light refreshments and networking session.

Mentor Program: Figma Tutorial

As part of the 2023 ADP Mentoring Program, we have been running a series of Mentor Drop-In Tutorial Sessions. These tutorials focus on supporting students who wish to familiarise themselves with programs commonly used for your work such as Rhino, Figma, Photoshop, and many others. Come join us for a taster tutorial session as our awesome mentors will be sharing their tips and tricks on how to use Figma. It is also a great opportunity to meet other students and connect with one another!

ADP Design Challenge

Innovate with us in our ADP Design Challenge

Meet new friends and explore the extent of your imagination by innovating on real-world problems. We'll be using design briefs from The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
The RSA has been at the forefront of significant social impact for over 260 years. Our proven change process, rigorous research, innovative ideas platforms and unique global network of changemakers, work collectively to enable people, places and the planet to flourish.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Welcome Talk

Join us to hear from our School's academic and professional staff:

  • Welcome from the Dean
  • Thriving in your first year by Associate Dean (Education)
  • Student Life at ADP by Associate Dean (Student Life)
  • Introduction to Design Modelling & Fabrication Lab
  • Meet the Student Societies - SUEDE, SUDA, CIRCA, SPS
  • Introduction to SUPRA for postgraduate students

Postgraduate Degree Introductions and Networking

You are invited to take this opportunity to meet the program directors and find out more about your course. Join us in The Hearth for light refreshments and drinks and meet other fellow students and academics. 
Following this event will be the opening night of the new exhibition and the Tin Sheds Gallery: Lacaton & Vassal: Living in the City. If you are interested in joining, register for free tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/lacaton-and-vassal-living-in-the-city

Don't miss out and make sure you register for all our other faculty events for the 2023 Welcome Week at the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.

Please contact adp.education-support@sydney.edu.au for any questions regarding the ADP Faculty 2023 Welcome Week.