“The best part of Summer School was meeting and living with other like-minded people from all around the country and learning a course that my university doesn’t offer. Networking with other like-minded individuals is an experience I cannot put value on.”
Sarah Shotter, The University of Newcastle
Venue
AMSI Summer School 2027 will be held in Sydney and online from 11 January – 5 February.
UNSW Sydney
Kensington Campus
Kensington VIC 2052
Transport
UNSW Kensington campus is located just 4-6km south east of Sydney’s CBD and easily accessible.
There are a number of options you can use to get to and from UNSW including public transport, bike, and car.
For more details on how to get to campus, head to the university’s transport page or use Transport NSW’s Trip Planner to plan your trip.
Accommodation
On-campus accommodation options at Monash University Clayton will be unavailable during the Summer School due to maintenance and renovation works. A limited number of student rooms which will be offered through AMSI Travel Grants (see the AMSI Travel Grant Recipient Accommodation section below for more details).
Several independent hotels and motels are located in the Clayton area, and nearby suburbs are only a short bus ride to the Monash University bus interchange. Please see the list below for accommodation options close to campus. When booking, mention Monash University to see if there is a discount available.
Use Public Transport Victoria’s Journey Planner to check travel times to campus.
Accommodation options close to campus
- Ibis Budget Dandenong – +61 3 9708 512
- PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne – +61 9518 8888
- Astra Apartments Glen Waverley (270 Springvale Road) – +61 1300 797 321
- Astra Apartments Glen Waverley (52-54 O’Sullivan Road) – +61 1300 797 321
- Quest Apartments Notting Hill – +61 9069 2888
- Clayton Serviced Apartments – +61 9545 5018
- Gateway on Monash
- Manhattan Apartments – +61 3 9279 7270
- Ibis Glen Waverley – +613 9518 7111
- Clayton Monash Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments – +61 3 9544 0911
- Punt Hill Apartments Oakleigh – +61 3 9544 0911 /1300 964 831
- The Waverley International Hotel – +61 3 9560 3311
- The Glen Inn – +61 3 9561 5611
- Quest Glen Waverley – +61 3 9239 2900
Travel Grants
AMSI Summer School travel grants are available to assist students from AMSI member universities with the cost of travel and accommodation.
Female, First Nations and regional, rural and remote students are encouraged to apply.
AMSI Travel Grant Recipient Accommodation
New College Postgraduate Village
(next to UNSW Sydney)
330 Anzac Parade
Kensington NSW 2033 Australia
Students awarded accommodation support through AMSI Travel Grants will have their accommodation booked and paid for them at New College Postgraduate Village for up to 26 nights.
Stay (up to 26 nights)
Check in: Sunday 10 January
Check out: Friday 05 February
New College Postgraduate Village is a residential college affiliated with UNSW Sydney. Located on Anzac Parade in Kensington, it is just across the road from the main campus, and a short walk to the School of Mathematics and Statistics where many Summer School activities will be held. A number of cafes and supermarkets are also available both on campus and near by.
Each room is a self-contained single bed enuite studio, containing a single bed (pillows and linens provided, but please bring your own towels), an en suite bathroom, wardrobe space, a kitchenette, study area and air conditioning. The kitchenette includes a microwave, toaster, kettle, cooking hotplate, sink, bar fridge, crockery, cutlery and essential cooking equipment. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the accommodation, and rooms are cleaned weekly.
Shared facilities include communal courtyard, common rooms and study spaces. The building is equipped with lift access, coin-operated laundry facilities, and security access.