Koala competition | Tyree Foundation Institute of Health Engineering

Koala Competition winners announced!

And the winners are...

We are excited to announce the winners of the Koala Competition, launched during IEEE EMBC 2023. The judging process was a formidable challenge, given the exceptional response from participants worldwide. With over 12,000 views on posts shared across LinkedIn and Twitter, together with submissions from some fascinating locations, the passion for taking Beamie on an adventure knew no bounds!

A big thank you goes out to all the participants who contributed to the success of this competition and for taking the time to share your memories with us! Below are the winners of the 2023 Koala Competition.

Calling all IEEE EMBC 2023 conference attendees! Showcase your creativity and win prizes!

Competition details

How to enter

Take your koala on a journey and find the perfect spot to capture a photo in Sydney or back in your home labs. Get creative - we are looking for images, animations, videos, and captions!
Upload your picture to your Twitter or LinkedIn account using the hashtags #BioMedEngKoala #itsgottobeSydney
To ensure we see your entry make sure you tag: LinkedIn @UNSW Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering Twitter @TyreeIHealthE

Prizes

'Koalas in Sydney - Judge's Choice' - Share your best picture around Sydney to win an AU$500 Universal Gift Card
'Koalas around the world - Judge's Choice' - Share your best picture in your home setting/labs to win an AU$500 Universal Gift Card
'Koalas in Sydney - Influencer Prize' - Share your best picture around Sydney and the posts with the most engagement wins an AU$500 Universal Gift Card
'Koala's around the World - Influencer Prize' - Share your best picture in your home setting/labs and the post with the most engagement wins an AU$500 Universal Gift Card

Winners

We want to see your most creative pics and captions! Winners are decided by a judging panel from the IEEE EMBC 2023 Marketing Committee.
The competition closes on Friday 19th August 2023 and winners will be announced on Monday 28th August 2023.

Meet Beamie

Introducing Beamie, the Biomedical Engineering Koala who lives at the University of New South Wales! With a charming smile and soft fur Beamie loves all things biomedical engineering. As you navigate through IEEE EMBC 2023, keep an eye out for Beamie strolling around, spreading joy, and embodying the spirit of cutting-edge medical technologies.

Don't miss the opportunity to take home your very own small Beamie! Visit Booth 17 to get your hands on this adorable miniature version of the Biomedical Engineering Koala. It's the perfect keepsake to remember your time at the conference and by sharing your pics you can win great prizes.

Unleash your creativity and share your favourite conference moments, scenes from around Sydney, and showcase the inspiring settings that drive your innovative work at home. Grab yours while supplies last!

Collect your koala

You can pick up your koala on the day by stopping by the UNSW Booth. Or you can register your details in advance of the conference below.
By entering this competition, you opt-in to receive communications from UNSW Engineering. We prioritise your privacy and offer the option to unsubscribe from these communications at any time.

Proudly brought to you by

UNSW Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering

UNSW Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering is one of Australia’s leading biomedical engineering schools. Our mission is to make a positive impact in the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life of Australians with life-threatening or debilitating diseases and conditions. This is highlighted through the quality of our research and teaching outcomes relevant to the development of applications in the human health sector. We are excited and passionate about the work we do in this field.

Learn more >>

Tyree Foundation Institute of Health Engineering

Tyree IHealthE is dedicated to developing transformative medical technologies for global impact. Our vision is to be a global leader in healthcare transformation by translating innovative, cost-effective technologies to meet patient and clinician needs. Our flagship initiative, the Tyree IHealthE Innovation Framework, brings together clinicians, technologists, and industry to develop effective medical technologies. Through strong healthcare partnerships, we fast-track the adoption of a needs-driven approach to healthcare innovation, transforming the 21st-century healthcare system.

Learn more >>

Business Events Sydney

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) is a not-for-profit organisation of business event bidding specialists, funded by the NSW Government, the City of Sydney and the local tourism and hospitality industry. For more than 50 years BESydney has been supporting Australian experts to build reputations, expand their global networks, showcase Australian innovation, and spark collaborations through hosting international conferences and meetings in Sydney.

Learn more >>