Recap of 2019 and the club in 2020
Recap of 2019
The Monash Energy Club was launched in September of 2019, and since then it has developed an amazing community of over 120 members and successfully delivered three events that drew interest from Monash students all interested in Australian energy.
Our launch at the Monash Energy Conference introduced the club to Monash staff and students and gave you the chance to ask the team questions and see MEC’s mission and goals. A tour of AGL’s control room showed us how electricity is delivered and purchased across Australia and how renewables are changing the grid. Looking ahead at COP25 heard speakers from CMI, IGCC, and ClimateWorks discuss carbon trading and Australian emissions. Finally, our excursion to Acciona’s Waubra wind farm gave us the chance to see up-close an operating wind farm.
We also welcomed three new committee members who are excited to learn more about the energy industry and help our members showcase their talent. Mobin Rizwan (Treasurer), Aathira Dhananjayan (Assistant Treasurer), and Pradnya Rane (STEM Representative).
This year, the Monash Energy Club’s goal is to form a strong student energy community. Our members will have the opportunity to voice their opinions, to showcase their skills, and to learn from each other and from our industry partners what is needed to support Australia’s energy transition. It is also a goal to collaborate with more Monash clubs, student organisations, and Monash organisations to help build this energy community.
2020 Sponsors
The Monash Energy Club will proudly be sponsored by three energy companies that believe in the club’s values and most importantly our interdisciplinary mission.
The Monash Energy Institute: The heart of energy at Monash University. Through impactful projects and interdisciplinary research, the Monash Energy Institute is working towards a sustainable energy future.
Woodside Petroleum: The pioneer of the LNG industry in Australia with over 3000 employees. Woodside is exploring conventional and new energy technologies and their partnership with Monash University has led to the creation of The Woodside Innovation Centre.
Vestas: The energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions with over 108GW of wind power installed globally. A powerhouse in the world of wind.
Opportunities for student involvement
Student participation is crucial for the long-term success of the Monash Energy Club and vital to fulfilling the mission that MEC has set out to achieve. In 2020, MEC will have several events and projects available for student participation. We will work to create more opportunities as the year progresses. At the moment we offer:
Editor/Co-producer of the Monash Energy podcast (a high-quality podcast interviewing key figures in the energy industry). Journalism/Media students highly regarded. This will be produced in partnership with MOJO.
Writer and editor for the Monash Energy Club blog (post opinion pieces, news, or your research that will be read by MEC members and industry partners).
Monash Energy Hackathon sub-committee members.
Monash student energy conference sub-committee members.
Please email us at admin@monashenergy.org if you are interested.
2020 Events
Event dates have not been finalised and more events will be added. Keep an eye on the event page and our monthly newsletter for tickets and information.
February: O-Week meet and greet
March: Masterclass with Net-Zero
March: Woodside Masterclass/New energy competition
April: Careers night
May: Vestas Masterclass/Wind energy competition
September: Monash Energy Hackathon
August: Energy camp
October: TBA
November: Monash student energy conference/showcase.
Thank you
Thank you to everyone who has supported the Monash Energy Club in 2019. This includes our members, Monash staff, sponsors, and the companies who opened their doors for us.
Have a great 2020!
Sincerely,
Alexander Taylor-Bartels