UNSW O-Week, 8 to 12 February 2027
Meet EA UNSW
We plan to welcome students during O-Week. Follow our social channels for confirmed stall details and Term 1 activities.
Arc-affiliated student society
Effective Altruism UNSW
A student society finding the best ways to help others, using evidence and careful reasoning.
Open to all UNSW students. No background needed.
The idea
What is effective altruism?
Effective altruism is a research field and a practical community. It aims to find the best ways to help others, and to put them into practice.
It starts from a simple question: with limited time and money, how can we do the most good? The answers draw on evidence and careful reasoning, and they stay open to challenge.
The causes we discuss →The society
What is EA UNSW?
EA UNSW is a student society for people who want to think seriously about doing good, through their studies, careers and giving. We began in 2019 and relaunched in 2026.
We run discussion groups and social events during term. We are planning an Intro Fellowship for Term 1 2027. Membership is free.
See what we're planning →Planned for Term 1 2027
Intro Fellowship
We are planning a small-group introduction to effective altruism for students curious about how to do the most good. Dates, format and registration details will be announced when confirmed.
- When
- Planned for Term 1 2027
- Details
- To be announced
Where the ideas lead
Causes we discuss
Effective altruism is a way of asking the question, not a fixed list of answers. These are three areas people in the community often work on.
Global health and development
People use evidence and careful comparisons to explore ways of improving health and reducing poverty.
Animal welfare
People consider how to reduce animal suffering and improve the treatment of animals.
AI and other global catastrophic risks
People study ways to reduce risks from powerful technologies and other threats that could affect many people.
Our sessions
What to expect
Our sessions are built so that a first-time visitor can take part straight away.
- Start together. A short overview or reading on the topic.
- Discuss. Work through the question in conversation.
- Decide. Finish with something to decide, try or follow up on.
Join EA UNSW
Membership is free. Join through Arc's club portal, or follow us for event and fellowship updates.
Updates and community links are on our Linktree.