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Humans of CSE July

Humans of CSE July

Balancing the demands of university life is no small feat – from lectures and assignments to part-time work and social commitments. Yet, some students choose to go a step further by giving back to the community. Volunteering while studying is definitely not easy, but for many it’s one of the

Humans of CSE June

Articles Featured

Humans of CSE June

Sometimes, the path to university isn’t a straight line. Gap years, health breaks, personal responsibilities, or simply time to figure things out - there are countless reasons why some students choose to delay starting uni. While it’s easy to feel like everyone else is racing ahead, taking a

CSESoc First Year Camp 2025

Videos Featured

CSESoc First Year Camp 2025

Come with us on a journey of youth, and the start of many new friendships at CSESoc First Year Camp 2025!

Humans of CSE May

Humans of CSE May

Navigating the transition between high school and university can be a daunting journey characterised by many challenges. For interstate students, these challenges can feel even more pronounced. From homesickness to learning how to cook their first meal, moving interstate means adjusting not only academically, but socially, mentally, and emotionally. In

Humans of CSE Apr

Humans of CSE Apr

An integral part of your university experience will be the classes that you go to and even more important than that is the tutors that teach them. It’s easy to place them on a podium and treat them as an endless wealth of knowledge - but they are people

First Year Guide 2025

First Year Guide 2025

Greetings, First Years! A new adventure awaits you. A whirlwind of new experiences, new memories, and new friendships is approaching. Bring your excitement and passion, and take your first steps forward. Welcome to UNSW! But wait…how can you even begin this adventure without a map? Don’t worry! Your

Enrolment Guide 2025

Enrolment Guide 2025

Welcome to UNSW, first years! Enrolment is a very new experience for first years, and it's a big change from high school. But fear not! Your (soon-to-be) favourite society CSESoc has you in safe hands<3! The guide takes you through from everything to course enrolment, class registration, how course codes work, the different types of classes and more! For 2025, we've revised the guide for new changes (including a brand new degree!), and also added a new section aimed to help you in establishin

Oversaturated Industry

Oversaturated Industry

The Myth of AI Takeover in the Computer Science Industry: A Misleading Narrative In recent years, there has been a growing concern among students and professionals alike about the oversaturation of the computer science (CS) industry. With the rise of powerful AI models, especially large language models (LLMs) like GPT-3

Humans of CSE - Oct

Humans of CSE - Oct

Transferring degrees can be an exciting yet challenging process for any university student, whether it involves switching majors or even transferring from a completely different university. In this month's article, we’ll explore the hurdles faced by two students – Liem, a third-year computer science student, and another student who has

cs students touch grass and eat

cs students touch grass and eat

CSESoc Media reviews and rates your favourite spots to eat on the UNSW campus!

WIT x CSE x ECW Writing Competition Finalists

WIT x CSE x ECW Writing Competition Finalists

Prose Stream: 1st Mind: The Gap E. F. Jacob 2nd Metal Bones for Angels - Inayat Juno Mander 3rd A Mysterious Manic Pixie Dream Girl or On the Spectrum - Shan W. Honourable Mentions Interlinked - Carmelo Labbozzetta To The Curious Lover - Yonathon Budi Poem Stream: 1st AI Gives

Humans Of CSE Sep

Humans Of CSE Sep

Can you introduce yourself and tell us about yourself? Anonymous: Hi I’m a first year student doing computer science. Anonymous: I’m a 3rd year computer science and commerce currently in my second last year. If you’re comfortable sharing, how does ADHD impact your day-to-day life as a

Humans Of CSE July

Humans Of CSE July

Can you introduce yourself? (name, degree, year of study etc) Emily: I’m Emily Zhang and I’m a first-year student studying a double degree of Bachelor of Computer Science and Psychology. Anon: I am currently studying a bachelor of Law and Computer Science at UNSW and I am in

Ethics and AI: A Dip into Deepfake Technology

Ethics and AI: A Dip into Deepfake Technology

What is deepfake AI? Deepfakes use a form of artificial intelligence (AI) called ‘deep’ learning to create uncannily realistic, but ultimately artificial images and videos. 💡Deepfake is a portmanteau of ‘deep’ learning and fake. … and how does it work? Deepfakes use two algorithms - a generator and a discriminator. The

[SHORTS] What are you listening to?

What’s ur favourite song? (or asmr) 😍😉😉 Created By: Rehan Shukla, Christine Park

Humans of CSE June: Meet Our Co-Presidents!

Humans of CSE June: Meet Our Co-Presidents!

Welcome to Humans of CSE June! What does it take to be co-president of one of the largest societies at UNSW? What’s it like working closely with university students while keeping it enjoyable and inspiring passion? This month, we are thrilled to introduce our talented co-presidents at CSESoc UNSW

Computer Science Students RANK themselves

Computer Science Students RANK themselves

The CSEsoc Exec team rank themselves from 1 to 9 on a series of interesting categories.

[SHORTS] CS Jokes

didn't understand the joke? always the friend that laughs because everyone else is laughing? sometimes it's not you, it's the joke

School-based alienation in UNSW CSE: An isolated problem or a systemic issue?

School-based alienation in UNSW CSE: An isolated problem or a systemic issue?

Coming from a catholic school, I’ve always wondered how much coming into university with zero connections in CSE had affected me. I still ended up with some lovely friends - but around me, many of my friends from high school were struggling. This is a common sentiment that is

Humans of CSE April

Humans of CSE April

Embarking on postgraduate studies is a journey filled with unique challenges and triumphs. Unlike their undergraduate counterparts, postgraduate students embark on a more specialised and rigorous academic path, navigating through a maze of research, deadlines, and personal growth. To capture the essence of this experience, CSESoc Outreach has conducted interviews

Humans of CSE March

Humans of CSE March

As the sacred month of Ramadan unfolds, Muslims worldwide embark on a journey of spiritual reflection, self-discipline and increased devotion to worship. Fasting from dawn until sunset, individuals seek to draw closer to Allah, deepening their faith and seeking forgiveness for past sins. Ramadan is not only a period of

CSESoc First Year Camp 2023

CSESoc First Year Camp 2023

Relive the memories, the friendships and the excitement of CSESoc's ✨ First Year Camp 2023 ✨ In this video, we revisit all the great highlights of CSESoc's first-ever Pokémon-themed camp.

Humans of CSE Feb

Humans of CSE Feb

Getting into university and making it through can be hard no matter what your circumstances. But for international students who are a continent away from their support networks of family and friends, the unfamiliar challenges they tackle become a greater obstacle to overcome. To delve deeper into the experiences of

First Year Guide 2024

First Year Guide 2024

HOWDY First Years, your adventure is about to begin. A whirlwind of new experiences, new memories and new friendships is approaching. Pack your excitement and take your first steps forward. Welcome to UNSW! But wait…how can you even begin this adventure without a map? Don’t worry! Your map

Enrolment Guide 2024

Enrolment Guide 2024

New to UNSW? A new CSE student? Welcome aboard! Your journey begins here and our first stop is ENROLMENT 🫵🫡😁! Enrolment can get overwhelming at times whilst also trying to make sense of trimesters, the new systems, and all the new, quirky uni language in between. So, CSESoc has created the