AIS Student Chapter
Welcome to the AIS (Association for Information Systems) Student Chapter of the University of New South Wales
Who are we?
Launched in February 2026, we are the first AIS Student Chapter in Australia! Sponsored by the School of Information Systems and Technology Management (SISTM) at UNSW Business school, our mission is to promote the study and utilization of information systems through professional development, social networking, and community building!
Our goals for you
- Encourage the pursuit of information systems excellence right here at the University.
- Offer helpful career and technology info to our members.
- Provide networking opportunities to those interested in info systems.
Members of the ISTM Student Chapter leadership team with the distinguished guests at the launch of the chapter
Meet the team
The AIS Student Chapter is your space to grow and connect. We’d absolutely love all PhD and Honours students to get involved, share your ideas, and help us build an inclusive, supportive community for your academic journey. Let's shape the future together!
Marian Vindya Cooray
President
Giuseppe Daniele Ibello
Vice President
Thao Hoang
Secretary
Wilson Hua
Treasurer
A/Prof Sandeep Mysore Seshadrinath
Faculty Advisor
Our events
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We marked our official launch hosting a PhD Development Day on February 12, 2026. Our kick-off event brought together our amazing PhD community from UNSW and University of Sydney, along with distinguished academics from Australia and internationally.
A massive thank you to our session chairs and amazing guest speakers for sharing their wisdom with us:
Navigating the Job Market (Recruiter's Perspective) : Chaired by Scientia Professor Manju Ahuja , featuring Prof. Andrew Burton-Jones , Prof. Julia Kotlarsky , Prof. Yulin Fang, and Prof. Lionel Robert.
Navigating the Global Job Market (Applicant’s Perspective) : Chaired by Marian Cooray , featuring Dr. Maggie Yazhu Wang , Dr. Xinyue Zhang , and Dr. Yichao Xu.
Balancing Competing Demands : Chaired by Giuseppe Daniele Ibello , featuring A/Prof. Mairead O’Connor , A/Prof. Eric Lim , and A/Prof. Michael Cahalane.
The Role of Networking in Your Academic Career : Chaired by Wilson Hua , featuring Scientia Professor Manju Ahuja , Professor Carol Hsu , and A/Prof Yenni Tim.
"Pitching Your Research" workshop Facilitated by A/Prof. Sam Kirshner, provided students fantastic tools to share their research with confidence. The students also got a great chance to practice with personalized mock interview sessions!
Event gallery
