July 2021 Update

We have all had a lot to deal with in the past month. The Monash Energy Club hopes that everyone has been coping and managing through the COVID-19 lockdown and looking forward to the return of the semester. This semester, we have a lot planned and we are excited to be sharing some of the events that we have planned for you! Make sure to keep up to date with the club and join in with our activities.

MEC X MAD Debate

We are excited to announce a new event that we will be hosting this semester. In partnership with the Monash Association of Debators, we will be hosting a debate. This will be a great chance for you to participate and hear some interesting opinions around the renewable energy space. This debate will be held in Week 3, so watch this space, because we will be releasing more information soon!

Energy, Weather and Forecasting

Energy, weather and forecasting are slowly all becoming interconnected. The abilities of the weather and forecasting sectors are having some strong impacts and implications on the growth and function of the energy sector. We recently explored this area and talked to some experts in this field about how this interconnection is developing, how it is influencing changes in renewable energy and the potential for students to get involved. The continued growth and connection between these fields demonstrates that the solutions needed for securing a future with energy are multifaceted and reliant on a lot of different fields working together. So even if you are not directly working on an energy related study, the knowledge that you are gaining and the work that you do could have strong impacts towards developing the energy sector. These interviews also mark the return of Grind’n the Grid Podcasts! It has been a long wait, but we are excited to bring these podcasts back to you! Be sure to tune in and hear about these interesting developments for the energy sector.

Check out the interviews we did with:

  • Dr. Hannah Bloomfield, a postdoctoral researcher at the University at Reading. Dr. Bloomfield conducts research on the impact of climate on power systems

  • Dr. Christoph Bergmeir, a senior Lecturer at Monash University in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Bergmeir pursues research in machine learning and the use of forecasting for energy and retail systems.

 
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2021 Student Expo: A Brighter Future

Registrations for our student Expo has opened. Make sure to register to attend. It will be a great opportunity to learn about the impactful research that is being conducted by fellow students at Monash. If you also unsure about what you want to do after you finish your studies, this will also be a great opportunity to scope out if research at Monash is something you want to pursue.

Submission of abstracts have also opened for our expo. If you are interested in presenting your work or submitting a poster, or even both, make sure you submit an abstract soon! With international conferences limited, this will be a great opportunity to share your research to a wider audience. Poster submissions will also enter a competition, so be sure to submit an abstract!

A highlight of our expo will be our 2021 Energyhack. We have had great successes from our two previous hackathons, so don’t miss out this time!. Our 2021 Energyhack will be focusing on one particular aspect of renewable energy, with the winning team being awarded a prize. Registrations for the Energyhack will open soon, so be sure to watch this space!

For more information about our student expo use the following link: https://monashenergy.org/2021-student-expo-1

 
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Upcoming Events

ERICA-EEC Webinar

29th July 2021, 4-5 pm AEST

The Energy market is transforming. Demand-side resources like energy management and demand response are becoming very much needed for grids with a high amount of renewable energy penetration. Energy Research Institutes Council For Australia (ERICA) and Energy Efficiency Council are putting together a webinar that will showcase the cutting edge of research on demand-side flexibility from Australia and around the world. This will be co-hosted by the Energy Efficiency Council’s Like Menzel and ERICA’s Ariel Liebman and the panel will bring together local and international experts to discuss their latest research, and what is necessary to achieve demand side’s role in a rapid, cost effective energy transition.

For more information about the webinar and to register for the event click here

 
 

woodside Energy 2021 student campaign

Woodside Energy has launched its 2021 student campaign. This campaign consists of a number of paid opportunities for students to gain some work experience with the company. This will include a number of pathways:

  • Better Future Pathways (BFP)

  • Indigenous Summer Vacation Program (ISVP)

  • Summer Vacation Program (SVP)

  • Professional Development Program (PDP)

  • Graduate Development Program 2022

This will be a great opportunity to work with a company that has extensive experience in the energy industry and see first hand how this company is changing for a better future.

For more information visit: woodside.com.au/careers

 
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clean energy careers hub

The Clean Energy Council has just launched a brand new job site – the Clean Energy Careers Hub. This is a one-stop shop to find available jobs within the clean energy sector. 

In what is a rapidly growing industry, the demand for clean energy workers has never been higher and will continue to grow. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity in the clean energy sector now or in the future, check out the Clean Energy Careers Hub and bookmark the site to check back regularly for new opportunities.

Check out the careers hub here

 
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