Events Archive
Toxins in the Environment - Is mass ecological extinction our future?
Date:
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 17:30
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
Dr Matt Landos
Venue:
Hawken Auditorium, Engineering House, 447 Upper Edward Street, Brisbane
Synopsis:
Australia is amidst a wildlife health crisis of an unprecedented scale.
Since the industrial revolution, a vast array of synthetic chemicals has been manufactured for a wide variety of uses by humans, including supporting increased agricultural production; industrial compounds; and pharmaceuticals for humans and other animals. However, the sometimes-disastrous impacts on the health of exposed biota and productivity of exposed ecosystems are seemingly being largely overlooked.
Big Benefits for Business - Sustainability in Practice
Date:
Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 17:30
Event:
SA NT and Overseas Events
Presenter:
Robert Lyons, Lara Harland, Katie Hulmes
Venue:
Synopsis:
Save money, resources and blitz your sustainability targets in a single bound!
Peak Resources - Oil, Phosphorus, Food…
Date:
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 17:30
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
Wally Wight, Rowan Barber, Robert Pekin
Venue:
Hawken Auditorium, Engineering House, 447 Upper Edward Street, Brisbane
Synopsis:
Three speakers will present on the topics of:
- Peak Oil: a Positive Place Making Tool
- Peak Phoshporus: Taking the Piss
- Peak Food
WA Chapter AGM and Dinner presentation
Date:
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 18:30
Event:
W.A. Events
Presenter:
Venue:
Synopsis:
WA SEng Chapter Annual Group Meeting with Guest Speaker
Dr Brad Pettitt, Mayor of the City of Freemantle
Technologies for a sustainable future - linking local with global.
Climate Skepticism - Effective countering of climate misinformation
Date:
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 17:30
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
John Cook
Venue:
Hawken Auditorium, Engineering House, 447 Upper Edward Street, Brisbane
Synopsis:
It's imperative that a democratic society base its decisions on accurate information. However, on many issues, particularly when vested interests are concerned, misinformation abounds.
Energy and Emissions - Case Study Cairns Regional Council
Date:
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 17:30 to 19:00
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
Matt Kluck, Arup
Venue:
Engineering House, 447 Upper Edward Street, Brisbane
Synopsis:
This presentation will highlight the learnings and experiences taken from Arup’s recent implementation of an on-line Energy and Emissions data management system for capturing, analysing and reporting the greenhouse gas emissions associated with activities under the operational control of Cairns Regional Council.
Canberra's Sustainable House
Date:
Sunday, November 6, 2011 - 18:30 to 20:00
Event:
ACT Events
Presenter:
Nick Mayo
Venue:
Engineering House, Canberra
Synopsis:
Canberra’s Sustainable House has a clear vision to showcase the worlds best in sustainability technologies and lifestyle. Sharing innovation, providing inspiration and delivering education to the Canberra and surrounding regions and the wider global community. Nick will showcase his Sustainable House located in Ainslie, and provide tips and ideas for all of us interested in sustainability at home. For more information see his website at http://www.canberrassustainablehouse.com.au/
Paul Hawken - The Necessary Transformation in a Rapidly Changing World
Date:
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 11:00 to 13:00
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
Paul Hawkin
Venue:
Z-Block Auditorium, Z-411, QUT
Synopsis:
Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, and author. His work includes starting ecological businesses, writing about the impoact of commerce on living systems, consulting with heads fo state and CEOs on economic develpment, industrial ecology, and environmental policy. He authors articles, peer-reviewed papers, and has written seven bookisn including four national bestsellers The Next Economy, Growing a Business and The Ecology of Commerce and Blessed Unrest.
Qld Environmental Student Awards Night
Date:
Monday, October 31, 2011 - 17:00 to 23:00
Event:
QLD Events
Presenter:
SEQ university thesis students
Venue:
Hawken Auditorium, 447 Upper Edward Street, Brisbane
Synopsis:
The 12th Annual Environmental Student Awards Night is being held at Engineering House in Brisbane this year on Monday 31st October 2011.
Engineering Students Making a Difference Around the World - EWB Student Projects
Date:
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 17:30 to 19:00
Event:
ACT Events
Presenter:
Winey Suen and ADFA/ANU students
Venue:
Engineering House, Canberra
Synopsis:
ADFA and ANU students will present on current projects and Winey will present on her thesis project the "Tonle Sap Floating Toilet" in Cambodia