Diploma in Innovation Info Session
Transform your learning experience with the Diploma in Innovation at Transdisciplinary School.
Unlock your future career with the Diploma in Innovation
Join us for an exciting session to explore how the Diploma in Innovation at Transdisciplinary School can build on your undergraduate degree and give you a competitive edge in today’s job market.
During this drop-in session, you'll:
- Hear from industry representatives about why innovation is crucial across sectors and the key skills employers are actively seeking in recent graduates
- Hear directly from the course directors on how this program can enhance your job prospects, strengthen your CV with real-world challenges, and help you build a professional network from day one
- Discover how the course complements your degree by offering flexibility, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practical settings, and opening doors to exciting career opportunities
- Get inspired by current students sharing their entrepreneurial journeys, including ideas developed in the Diploma in Innovation. They’ll talk about the challenges they faced, offer advice on starting their own businesses, and explain how studying across disciplines has benefited their careers
- Get your questions answered by our guest speakers.
This exclusive event is for UTS current students and is hosted by the Transdisciplinary School. After the session, enjoy a networking opportunity with light refreshments.
Let the exploration begin, secure your spot today!
Classes begin on Monday, 16 June 2025, for the July intake. Visit Diploma in Innovation website for more information.
Panellist
| Dr. Jan Henrik Gruenhagen is the Acting Course Director for the Diploma in Innovation and a Lecturer in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UTS's Transdisciplinary School. His teaching is hands-on and practical, focusing on project-based learning where he supports students to achieve their goals. Jan's research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation systems, and the development, adoption, and diffusion of new technologies |
| Dr Jarnae Leslie is the Deputy Course Director of the Diploma in Innovation at Transdisciplinary School. With a focus on sustainability, system change, and waste reduction, Jarnae is committed to shaping sustainable futures within the built environment. Since 2019, she has taught at UTS, specialising in creative innovation, complex systems, and futures thinking. Her contributions to teaching and student development have been recognised with two awards: the UTS Learning and Teaching Award (2021) and the UTS Learning and Teaching Citation (2019). |
| Amanda Joyce, third-year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology and the Diploma in Innovation |
