Sustainable Homes Challenge

Activity overview

How is this program run?

This program is running face to face.


What will I do?

The Sustainable Homes Challenge aims to inspire innovative solutions for sustainable, healthy, affordable homes. This challenge will bring together students from all disciplines and all around the world to design a home from waste.

How will I benefit?

This is your chance to showcase your unique skills in an international challenge that will give you access and exposure to industry leaders and academic networks across a range of disciplines. Students will develop team work, collaboration, problem solving, innovation, communication and presentation skills and work together in multi-disciplinary and multi-national teams. The challenge will culminate in a final pitch to industry and academic leaders, with prizes awarded for outstanding achievement.

How do I apply?

Complete this registration form. Applications close 4th June 2021.

Are there any special requirements for this role?

You must be currently enrolled in a coursework-based degree.

Minimum requirements for UOWx recognition

To receive UOWx recognition, you must complete the following:

  • An ‘engaged’ student will need to be complete 60 hours over a calendar year
  • A ‘highly engaged’ student will need to complete 100 hours over a calendar year

For further information

Please visit the Sustainable Homes Challenge website for more information.

Where? When? Time commitment Type Learning Streams
  • Wollongong
  • Spring Session
Approximately 1 – 2 hours per week
  • Volunteer
  • Collaboration and Communication
  • Community and Social Change
  • Global and Cultural Awareness
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring and Wellbeing