Women in Engineering Evening: UQ SKIRTS x QUT GEMS x Griffith WiE
Engineers Australia
About this session
This event brings together three of Queensland's leading Women in Engineering student societies (UQ SKIRTS, QUT GEMS, and Griffith WiE) for an evening of connection, conversation and career insight. Attendees will hear from industry speakers and student leaders about navigating engineering careers, followed by a relaxed networking session. The event aims to build a stronger, more connected community of women and gender-diverse engineering students across South East Queensland.
Who should attend
Engineering students of all year levels from UQ, QUT and Griffith University, particularly members of UQ SKIRTS, QUT GEMS and Griffith WiE, along with industry professionals (all sectors of STEM and engineering disciplines) and Engineers Australia representatives.
Program timeline
5:00pm AEST: registration and arrival; 5:30pm AEST: welcome and opening remarks; 5:40pm AEST: speaker segment; 6:15pm AEST: open networking begins; 7:45pm AEST: closing remarks; 8:00pm AEST: event close
Learning outcomes
Build professional connections across UQ, QUT and Griffith's engineering student communities; Gain insight into diverse career pathways in engineering from industry speakers; Understand the value and structure of professional networks like Engineers Australia; Strengthen confidence in networking and professional self-presentation
Cost
Member: Free; Non-Member: Free; Technical Society Member: Free; Guest Non Member: Free; Guest Member: Free; Student Member: Free