Past Educational and Career Events

Two major educational/career events are held each year by the UEC, as well as a number of different lectures and seminars.


UEC Graduate Networking Dinner

Date and Time:
4th April, 06:00pm - 4th April, 10:00pm
Location:
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The 2011 UEC Graduate Networking Dinner, sponsored by Monadelphous, is the perfect opportunity to suit up, meet representatives from a wide range of companies, form some valuable networks for graduate and vacation employment, and also get some food and drinks into you!

This year it will be held in the Hyatt Regency Terrace Ballroom.
Companies confirmed:

Apache
AMEC Minproc
Ausenco
Aurecon
BG&E Pty Ltd
BHP Billiton
Brookefield Multiplex
Cardno
Chevron
CSC Australia
Decmil Australia
Enerflex
Hatch
Leighton Contractors
Lycopodium
Momentum Partners

Student Meeting to discuss Organisational Change within ECM

Date and Time:
20th October, 02:00pm - 20th October, 03:00pm
Location:
Engineering Lecture Theatre 2


You may have heard about the proposed changes to the budget of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics. There has been a lot of interest from students about the changes, so the UEC, in collaboration with other Engineering Clubs, is hosting a meeting for students to learn more about the changes, ask questions and have your say into what the student population does. The meeting will be attended by Academic Staff members, Faculty Staff members and UWA Student Guild Executive members, and all will be available to answer questions.

Graduate Networking Dinner - Presented by Monadelphous

Date and Time:
24th March, 05:00pm - 15th March, 09:30pm
Location:
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Aimed at penultimate year ECM students, the graduate networking dinner is a great opportunity to meet with potential employers. As well as gaining an understanding of the sort of work they are involved with and the sort of qualities they will be looking for in their graduates.

Barry Armour applications close

Date and Time:
17th September, 05:00pm
Location:
NA

Applications for the Barry Armour Memorial Award close on September 17th at COB (5pm).  For more details please visit:

http://www.uec.org.au/barry_armour 

Vacation Work Expo - Sponsored by Western Power

Date and Time:
17th August, 04:30pm - 17th August, 08:00pm
Location:
University Club

The Vacation Work Expo is here again!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet and greet some engineers and HR representatives from prospective companies and find out about their vacation work programs. Being a tough year to secure vacation work due to the current economic crisis, this event might just help you get you foot in the door.

The following companies have signed up so far:

Hi Shoobs!

Date and Time:
27th March, 12:00am - 27th March, 05:30am
Location:
anywhere. all the time.
Hi Shoobs! We love you :D

Leighton Contractors Pizza Sundowner

Date and Time:
2nd October, 04:00pm - 2nd October, 06:00pm
Location:
Lawn behind ELT1

Anyone interested in vacation work or graduate work for 2009 should come down to the Leighton Contractors Pizza Sundowner! This is a casual networking event held on the lawn behind ELT1 where you can talk staff and recent graduates while enjoying a few beers and some pizza.

Office Friday by the School of Environmental Systems Engineering

Date and Time:
29th August, 12:00pm - 29th August, 02:00pm
Location:
SESE Foyer

On Friday 29st August 2008 the School of Environmental Systems Engineering will be hosting the First Year Engineers Office Friday from noon to 2pm. This is a networking event where first year students can meet with academics from the school, older students and local members of industry. It is your chance to find out if you want to study environmental engineering; water resources engineering or ocean systems engineering!

As first years, this is your opportunity to have a light lunch and begin networking. Office Fridays give you a chance to learn how to talk about business and your degree.

Dress is smart casual - a collared shirt and no denim.

Structerre Presentation and BBQ

Date and Time:
19th August, 01:00pm - 19th August, 02:00pm
Location:
ELT1

Still looking for vacation work, or even part time work? Why not consider Structerre? Come on down for a informative presentation of what Structerre has to offer students, including their specific undergraduate training program, as well as an outline of their primary activities.

The presentation will be followed by a FREE BBQ where you can also talk to past graduates and current staff.

Vacation Work Expo

Date and Time:
14th August, 04:30pm - 14th August, 08:30pm
Location:
University Club, UWA
The UEC Vacation Work Expo is on once again - bigger and better! Come and explore the huge range of vacation work options available and build your networking skills. Company reps will be on hand to answer any questions and are giving away interesting promotional material.
The event will be held in two sessions, the first from 4.30 - 6.30 and the second from 6.30 - 8.30. At the end of each session, our event sponsor Hatch will give a short presentation. Tickets for cost $5, with a choice of either session and go on sale from Monday 28th July.