Archive Events QLD
Energy Storage, Marine Permaculture, Food and Border Security, Ecosystem Regeneration, Oceanic Carbon Sinks
Date:
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 17:30 to 19:00
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
Brian Von Herzen, PhD
Venue:
Hawken Auditorium Engineering House 447 Upper Edward Street Brisbane , Queensland , 4000
Synopsis:
Brian Von Herzen, Ph.D will be speaking on the topic of needing affordable energy storage globally to allow for greater penetration of renewables, particularly photovoltaic, and then describe underwater compressed energy storage (UWCAES) and pumped thermal energy storage (PTES), how it relates to the 50% renewable energy usage commitment Queensland has committed to by 2030. Even 100% renewables will not be enough to restore a healthy climate.
SENG QLD 2019 Launch Event
Date:
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 18:00
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
SENG QLD Committee
Venue:
Green Beacon Brewing Co, 26 Helen St, Teneriffe, Queensland 4005
Synopsis:
The SENG committee invites anyone interested in discovering more about our society and the 2019 event program to come to our 2019 season launch!
Join us for drinks, networking and a presentation on the society’s upcoming events for 2019.
Following presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to nominate for committee positions.
Finger food will be provided with beverages to be purchased at the bar.
2018 Annual Environmental Student Evening
Date:
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 17:30
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
Final Year Engineering and Science students
Venue:
Griffith University, Eco Centre, Nathan Campus, 170 Kessels Rd
Synopsis:
The annual student awards night allows Environmental Engineering and Science undergraduate students from Queensland universities to feature their thesis and project work to an audience of industry professionals and fellow students.
War on waste - closing the cycle, zero waste economy
Date:
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 - 05:15
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
Richard Denniss, Kali Martin, Georgina Davis & Dr Gareth Forde
Venue:
Hawken Auditorium, Level 1, 447 Upper Edward Street, Brisbane , Queensland , 4000
Synopsis:
This session will look at what is currently happening in the waste industry and how we can best manage our waste using the four R's. It will also provide insight into the new waste levy in QLD and the impact China's ban on receiving recyclables is likely to have.
Missed the event and want to see it, watch the recordings https://webcast.gigtv.com.au/Mediasite/Catalog/catalogs/seng-war-on-waste-2018.
SENG 2018 Season Launch
Date:
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 18:00
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
Sustainable Engineering Society (SENG), Queensland Chapter
Venue:
Green Beacon, 26 Helen Street, Teneriffe
Synopsis:
The SENG committee invites anyone interested in discovering more about our society and the 2018 event program to come to our 2018 season launch!
Join us for drinks, networking and a presentation on the society’s upcoming events for 2018.
Following presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to nominate for committee positions.
Finger food will be provided with beverages to be purchased at the bar.
SENG & WMAA 18th Annual Qld Environmental Undergraduate Student Award
Date:
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - 17:15
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
various final year engineering and science students
Venue:
Griffith University EcoCentre
Synopsis:
The annual student awards night allows Environmental Engineering and Science undergraduate students from Queensland universities to feature their thesis and project work to an audience of industry professionals and fellow students.
Sustainable Transport - reality or pipe dream?
Date:
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - 17:30 to 20:00
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
Rachel Smith and Gerard Reardon
Venue:
Engineering House, 447 Upper Edward St Brisbane
Synopsis:
Globally, transport is responsible for around a seventh of greenhouse gas emissions. Of this approximately two thirds are due to passenger travel and one third is due to freight.
Our speakers will address aspects of transport such as: congestion, fuel vs electricity, public transport, pedal power and urban planning.
Age of Consequence movie and panel discussion
Date:
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 18:30
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
Tim Dalmau, Steve Posselt, Lara Harland, David Hood
Venue:
New farm Cinemas - 701 Brunswick Street, NEW FARM
Synopsis:
Join the Sustainable Engineering Society QLD for a movie and panel discussion on the Age of Consequence.
The investigation of climate change impacts on increased resource scarcity, migration, and conflict through the lens of US national security and global stability.
Watch the trailer - http://theageofconsequences.com/
SENG & WMAA 17th Annual Qld Environmental Undergraduate Student Award
Date:
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 - 17:00
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
various final year engineering and science students
Venue:
n/a
Synopsis:
The annual student awards night allows Engineering and Science undergraduate students from Queensland universities to feature their thesis and project work in the fields of environment and sustainability to an audience of industry professionals and fellow students.
Nominations close 30 November 2016
Our Climate & Energy Dilemma – emergency action and transition implications
Date:
Thursday, September 22, 2016 - 17:30
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
Ian Dunlop and Neil Greet
Venue:
Hawken Auditorium, Engineering House 447 Upper Edward St, Brisbane
Synopsis:
Join Engineers Australia’s Sustainable Engineering Society for the Brisbane event of the National Climate and Sustainability series.