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8 Things You Can Do In Swintopia — The Best Parts Of Swinburne, But In Pixels

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Swinburne University of Technology
by Swinburne University of Technology

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This year, Swinburne is doing Open Day a little differently with the invention of Swintopia — an interactive experience for future students to scope out uni life, via a fully-pixelated campus experience.

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For all the things you can do in Swintopia, keep reading on.

1. First up, you can meet and chat with the university's founders.

Animated characters walking around Swintopia featuring grass areas, buildings and little stars

Once you're in Swintopia, you'll be able to navigate your way around with ease, getting to know people as you go. You'll also get a snapshot of the rich history of Swinburne, including chatting with George and Ethel Swinburne — the founding duo behind the university, who were absolutely fearless in their pursuit of quality and accessible education.

2. You'll also be able to get familiar with the local area, so you'll know exactly where to head IRL for the best $10 schnitty or smashed avo.

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Swintopia will transport you to the social side of uni, introducing you to digital versions of local entertainment haunts and foodie hotspots — because everyone needs a break from instant noodles sometimes.

3. As well as getting to know the study areas at Swinburne by exploring the buildings where people actually study.

Animated version of a Swinburne building with a quad area in the middle

Swinburne is famed for its focus on emerging technologies, industry engagement and flexible learning options. In Swintopia, you'll get a taste of this as you explore some of the main campus buildings and the study areas within.

4. Plus, don't think for a second that you're walking away without an Open Day tote bag!

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While Swintopia is unlike any other Open Day, you'll still get a classic tote bag — only this time, it'll be digital! Your tote will give you access to claim a bunch of fun freebies, including extra course info, in-game goodies and vouchers. What a way to cap off a gamin' good time!

5. You'll also be able to explore this alternate campus reality with challenges and adventures waiting for you around every corner.

Image of Swintopia with a focus on the animated train and characters walking on a pathway

In this cleverly curated open world adventure, there will be mini missions strategically scattered throughout to keep you on your toes, as well as to keep things interesting.

6. And, most importantly, you'll be able to get the low-down on all the extracurricular clubs you can join.

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Uni is an experience that can be a lot of things: Eye-opening, transformative and, thanks to in-house clubs, a whole lotta fun. From the Futsal Club to the Italian Club, Swintopia will give you an insider's look into the social side of Swinburne.

7. Plus, you'll be able to meet some of Swinburne's amazing ambassadors.

Aussie sporting legend, Jack Riewoldt, and vibrant TV personality, Holly Dalton, are on hand as digital ambassadors, so expect to see them walking the pixelated halls.

8. And finally, like any great gamified world, you'll be able to find a bunch of easter eggs hidden around campus...like a talking pigeon.

Characters in Swintopia walking outside an animated building with quad

Yes, a pigeon. Because once upon a time, IRL, a pigeon flew into the Library LateLab and was adopted by students as their unofficial mascot, spawning a lot of memes. In Swintopia, the pigeon gets a new lease on life through the power of speech.

At Swintopia, you can get everything you need to get started on your academic journey with Swinburne. Swintopia is available and ready to explore from August 12th, but you can also register to gain early access on the 10th!