Engage with the School of Computing and Information Systems
The School of Computing and Information Systems (CIS) is committed to sharing knowledge and expertise across our diverse community of schools, alumni, industry and government.
For more than half a century, CIS at the University of Melbourne has pioneered the way information and computing systems are used and have fundamentally changed human life.
Bringing together our passionate and talented people and state-of-the-art facilities, we work with our community partners to explore fundamental research to create solutions for real-world and specific problems.
CIS in the community
Our research has featured extensively across the community, answering questions and solving problems that affect us all.
From digital health technologies to robotic mining equipment, our academics and students continue to examine how and why computing is at the forefront of worldwide enhancements environmentally, technically and societally.
Partnering with industry
Everyone at CIS continues to push the boundaries and exceed expectations of what's possible in the ever-evolving digital landscape. However when we're able to partner with industry leaders, we are extremely fortunate to work together to bring our ideas and research to the wider community and make real-world change possible. Two key partnerships CIS has is with Cremorne Digital Hub and Airwallex.
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Cremorne Digital Hub
Cremorne Digital Hub brings together industry, academia and technology to generate pathways for innovation, opportunity and growth in the digital economy.
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Airwallex and University of Melbourne collaboration
Airwallex, a global financial technology company, has embarked on a pivotal partnership with the University of Melbourne.
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Telstra
Our partnership with Telstra is building both the capacity and capabilities required to solve a critical skills challenge of the future.
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AI Platform targets crowd-sourced data for military intelligence
University of Melbourne and the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) have developed an AI-led platform to extract high-quality social media data in real-time to help defence analysts monitor and respond to fast-moving events.
Interested in collaborating on our research?
We encourage the big thinkers and innovative contributors across all industries to get in touch, as we continue making important and positive societal advancements with our partners.
Student engagement and internships
We recognise the value of a curriculum guided by industry, to reflect the needs and requirements of the wider community. To amplify this initiative, CIS invites all members of industry to be part of and work with the incredible emerging talents in computing.
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Host a student intern
Host a student within your organisation, to assist with a specific project or to preview potential future graduate employees.
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Mentor our students
Mentor a group of students on a regular basis, providing them with advice and guidance in your area of expertise.
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Collaborate on student projects
Engage our Masters students to work on a technical project of relevance to your organisation.
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Become a guest speaker
Share your organisation's real-world knowledge with our students.
Our alumni
We are proud of the impact the CIS alumni continues to have in shaping the innovation and elevation of the world's digital landscape.
Our talented alumni is an integral part of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology's (FEIT) alumni cohort, and provides our graduates with a lifelong connection to the CIS community.
