There are people around working on various insane projects. There are people wandering around with knowledge about practically everything, including electronics and the various types of programming. If you want to find out about ongoing projects just subscribe to the mailing lists) and hang around the clubroom (described).
Some ongoing projects include robot work and development of electronic brains for the vending machines (so that you can view the contents and dispense from your terminal).
Several current and old-guard UCC members are also working on a project to build a car for the 2001 Darwin-Adelaide World Solar Car Challenge.
If you have projects of your own, you'll very likely find someone willing to help.