BESA - Biomedical Engineering and Engineering Science Student Association

14/08/2026

Feeling a bit stressed out or just want a relaxing night of arts and crafts with great people? 👩‍🎨

BESA is introducing…🥁 DIY Tote Night!!

🎨 Come along, unwind and decorate your own tote bag ☕️🖌️

Limited to 20 sign-up spots with tote bags, food, and drinks provided so get in QUICK!

📆 Wednesday 19th August
⏰4:30-6PM
📍114-G01
✍️Sign-up now in bio

12/08/2026

Company Tour Day recap! 🏢✨

BESA had an incredible time visiting the University of Auckland’s Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) and Luma Analytics. From exploring innovative research to learning how data and technology create real-world impact, the day was filled with valuable insights and inspiration.

A huge thank you to the teams at ABI and Luma Analytics for welcoming us and sharing your knowledge, experiences, and career advice! Also, thanks to all those who came, we hope you enjoyed and learnt lots. 💙

11/08/2026

Jane Street is coming to UoA for a Machine Learning Talk!!

Presented by: David, Software Engineer

Machine learning in an applied setting often goes quite differently than in the classroom or a purely research environment. Inspired by a variety of real life examples from finance and beyond, we’ll discuss some ways LLMs and other deep learning models can go off the rails in surprising ways.

Thursday, 20 August
5:00pm - 6:00pm NZST
University of Auckland Campus

Interested? Let them know by Tuesday, 18 August.

Link in bio!!

08/08/2026

🍻 BESA's Pub Quiz Run Back! 🍻

Didn't enjoy the Mechanical Engineers winning the BESA Pub Quiz? Think it went against all morals and ethics? Get your win back at our Sem 2 Pub Quiz! 🏆

Bring your best team, test your knowledge, and see if you have what it takes to win yet another massive $300 cash prize! 💰 Whether you're an avid pub quiz goer or just here for the fun, it's all about great vibes, great drinks, and even better company. It's time to prove to everyone you're the smartest in engineering!

🔹 MASSIVE $300 CASH PRIZE. WINNER TAKES ALL 🏆
🔹 FREE DRINK on entry (non-alcoholic included) 🍻
🔹 Teams of 4-8 people 🤝 (all team members must buy tickets individually too)
🔹 $5 Entry Fee

📅 Event Details:
📆 Date: Thursday, 13 August
🕡 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM, arrive 6:15 PM
📍 Venue: Shadows Bar

STRICTLY R18 EVENT. LEGAL AND VALID FORM OF ID REQUIRED.

Sign-ups capped to 60 people, first come, first served!

06/08/2026

05/08/2026

This October, Jane Street is excited to host their First-year Trading and Technology Program (FTTP). They are inviting current first-year undergraduates to learn more about what they do and how they do it through a series of talks, games, activities, and events.

This is an incredible opportunity for first-year students planning to study math, physics, computer science, or other STEM-related majors. No prior knowledge of finance is necessary — if you like solving problems, have a curious mind, and want to see what a career at Jane Street might look like — this program is for you.

Attendees will arrive in Hong Kong on September 30th and depart on October 3rd. Jane Street will cover all travel expenses to and from Hong Kong, including housing and meals.

Interested in attending FTTP? Submit your application through the link in our linktree.

The deadline to apply for FTTP is Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 at 11:59pm HKT. All applicants will receive an update on their application on Friday, September 4th, regardless of when you submitted your application.

Have questions? Feel free to reach out to [email protected], and someone from their team will get back to you.

05/08/2026

🔍Curious as to what goes on in the Auckland Bioengineering Institute?🤔 Heard of Luma Analytics but want to know more about what they work on day-to-day? Look no further, as BESA is linking you up to both ABI and Luma Analytics for two exciting company tours! 🏢

LIMITED spots! Sign up through the forms in bio! (links are separate)

📆Monday 10th August
⏰ABI: 1:00-2:30PM, Luma Analytics: 4:30-5:30PM
📍Meet at ABI (70 Symonds St), or Luma Analytics Office (L3, 152 Quay St).

Please arrange your own transportation to and from the location!

28/07/2026

Sign up to Part 4 Project Speed Dating NOW🗣️‼️

Come along whether you are Part II or Part III there is something for everyone! Learn all about what Part IV Projects are and you might even walk out with a project partner! 🫣

Bring along any queries or worries and have them answered! Hope to see everyone there!

Event details!
📆 Monday 3rd August
⏰ 5:30PM
📍TBC - keep an eye out!
✍️ Sign-up now in bio

21/06/2026

Your edge starts here.

IMC Sydney Launchpad 2026 applications are open.

Three days. Two tracks. One program.

Choose your track: Trading and Quant Research, or Engineering. Then spend three days in the Sydney office tackling trading simulations, technical challenges, and projects while working closely with IMC traders, researchers, and engineers.

This program is designed for STEM students graduating in 2028/29 who want to test their thinking and experience life at one of the world’s leading trading firms.

Love solving tough problems? If this excites you, you’d thrive in Launchpad. Apply now!

👉 Apply here: https://bit.ly/3S1zha7

15/05/2026

Hello to all highschoolers! Curious about what biomedical engineering and engineering science is and where it can take you?

BESA, the Biomedical and Engineering Science Association at the University of Auckland 🥼🧬📈 is joining WEN's second Buddy Programme event to bring you a fun afternoon of DIY 'bionic' hands, coding games using Microbits, as well as showcases, Q&A and free food too!

📅Friday 5th of June
⏰4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📌UoA Faculty of Engineering, 20 Symonds Street.

More details will be sent to those who sign up. Come along to learn more, limited spots available. Sign up link in bio!