Student Teams

What combines technology, social good and hands-on experience? Our student teams!

Embed yourself in a self-managed, multidisciplinary group that’s supported by experienced mentors – collaborating to create a brighter, fairer future for all.

Get holistic experience as a ‘mini-business’

  • Work together to solve an important societal challenge.

  • Start small and grow – recruiting new members to fill skill gaps.

  • As your team expands, divide, delegate and set appropriate governance structures.

  • Be supported through annual budgets, external sponsorships and recognition for your work.

  • Get advice and mentorship from leading Monash academics and industry professionals.

  • Organise marketing activities and events for your team – and produce an annual report to share your performance.

  • Enjoy dedicated resources and spaces on campus where you can meet and work.

  • Make connections with students and professionals and start building a network of people who share your passion.

  • Build leadership skills by managing projects, mentoring others, and making strategic decisions to drive real impact.

IT Student Teams

We’re proud to support four IT teams under the Monash Student Teams Initiative, open to enthusiastic students from all faculties.

With technology underpinning almost every field, activity and operation, joining one of the groups is a great way to create widespread and lasting impact with your skills.

If you are interested in joining a student team or wish to be notified about team updates, please fill out the Expression of interest forms for the teams you are interested in.

Monash Analysis of Images in Medicine (M-AIM)

Monash Analysis of Imaging in Medicine (AIM) is a student team which creates AI solutions to help diagnose and treat medical conditions. Work with students from both IT and medical faculties to build machine learning and neural networks models that analyse medical images to find illnesses.

Proficient in Python with an understanding of machine learning and neural networks. Ideally skilled in one of the two neural network frameworks (Tensorflow or Torch).

Stay connected: Website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

Monash Algorithms and Problem Solving (MAPS)

MAPS aims to foster a community of Monash students interested in competitive programming and algorithms by running weekly educational workshops and hosting programming competitions. Additionally, the team trains for and competes in inter-university programming competitions such as the International Collegiate Programming Competition (ICPC).

Experience with competitive programming, strong programming and/or mathematics skills.

Stay connected: Website, Discord, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Event Calendar

Monash Assistive Technology Team (MATT)

MATT focuses on creating innovative technologies to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Through iterative prototyping, testing and fabrication, the team will collaborate with their respective supervisors, and work with the community to design hardware and software. These solutions are tailored to users' needs and promote the distribution of these solutions to the wider community.

Technical expertise with hardware and software systems, lived experiences of disability, experience working alongside people with disabilities.

Stay connectedWebsite, Instagram, LinkedIn

Monash for AI with Communities (MOSAIC)

At MOSAIC, you'll dive into the worlds of AI and Data Science, using your abilities to build intelligent systems that tackle pressing social issues. You'll get hands-on with Web development to create accessible and user-friendly platforms. What truly drives us is Human-centered computing – we place people and communities at the heart of everything we do, ensuring our tech is genuinely helpful, relevant, and co-designed for those it serves.

Experience or interest in artificial intelligence and machine learning, data science and analytics, web development and programming, human-centered computing and user experience design, or digital health technologies and applications.

Stay connected: Website, LinkedIn, Instagram

Monash Nexus for Emerging Technology (MNET)

MNET provides students with the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology such as VR/AR/XR, Quantum Computing, and the Web Frontier. Students can co-design and develop experimental projects that shape the future of Monash’s digital ecosystem with support from Monash Smart Manufacturing Hub, FIT Embodied Visualisation Labs, and eSolutions VARS, helping to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Our mission is to equip students with the knowledge and experience needed to excel in both research and industry-related projects.

Proficiency in software and hardware related to XR technologies such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, Swift UI, ARKit, and HoloLens, along with expertise in app development and immersive collaboration tools.

Stay connected: Website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Discord

Biological Observation Monash (BiOM)

BiOM is a student-led initiative that enables students to apply their environmental science and technology knowledge to support conservation efforts. It aims to bridge the gap between ecological science and digital innovation, providing hands-on experience and transferable skills. BiOM collaborates with academics, researchers, and external partners to create impact-driven projects. Students work on remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and ecological data collection, developing practical solutions to environmental challenges while building confidence and community.

Combining digital tools like GIS, Python, R, and machine learning with hands-on skills in fieldwork, species monitoring, environmental data collection, and applied ecology.

Stay connected: Flyer

Affiliate Engineering Team

Monash DeepNeuron (MDN)

Monash DeepNeuron develops innovative, educational and ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Optimised Computing (OC) projects. Working in fields such as medicine, mathematics and sports, our project teams collaborate with cross-disciplinary researchers and compete in international competitions. Our non-technical teams - Marketing, Industry Engagement, Outreach, and the Law & Ethics Committee, People & Culture - run educational campaigns, network with AI companies, complete school outreach, analyse AI ethics, and cultivate a diverse team culture. Join us at Monash DeepNeuron to shape the future.

Have adequate skills in coding (ideally Python, but not required), strongly motivated and a great team player.

Stay connected: MDN Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Medium, Instagram, EOI

Student team

Are you eligible?

To be eligible for the Monash Student Teams Initiative, you must be:

  • studying at Monash University
  • enthusiastic and passionate
  • able to contribute around eight hours per week to support your team.

Student team members are typically in their second year or later, and possess the useful skills and attributes listed under each team above – however these are not essential.

Key Dates

Applications open Now
Applications closeWednesday 26 October 2002
Applicant review and interviews(TBC) Thursday 27 October – Friday 4 November 2022
Applicants notified of outcome(TBC) Monday 7 November 2022

Express your interest