Personal Branding 101: LinkedIn for Uni Students

New to uni or LinkedIn? This fun, hands-on session will help you build your personal brand from scratch. Learn how to optimise your LinkedIn, what to post, and how to connect with others in a fun, creative way.

FACILITATOR PROFILE

William Nguyen is an award-winning speaker, social media strategist, and Founder & President of the UNSW International Students Association (ISA).

With over 7,000+ people reached across Australia and overseas as an MC and guest speaker, William is known for helping students and young professionals build confidence and turn their stories into opportunities. His content has gained 2M+ views across platforms, and his sessions blend storytelling, practical strategies, and a touch of humour to make personal branding simple and fun.

William has been recognised with multiple awards, including:
🏆 UNSW Student Experience Award (2023)
🏆 UNSW Community Impact through Innovation Award (2025)
🏆 UNSW International Student Community Impact Award (2025)
🎖️ Finalist – NSW Government International Student of the Year Award

He currently represents 40,000+ students as an Undergraduate Student Representative on the UNSW Academic Board and ADA Faculty Board, and serves as an International Student Ambassador for both the NSW Government and Department of Education.

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ABOUT UNSW FOUNDERS

As Australia’s leading university-based entrepreneurial program, UNSW Founders has a proven track record of success. Since its inception in 2018, the program has supported 200+ startups every year, provided entrepreneurial skills training to 25,000+ individuals, provided over 10,000 coaching and mentoring sessions, and incubated (co-located) 70+ startups on campus to foster collaboration with the UNSW business, industry, academic, and research networks.

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