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Sustaining Earth and Beyond: Space Innovation and Achieving SDG’s

Sustaining Earth and Beyond: Space Innovation & Achieving SDG’s

Discover the future of space travel with a United Nations point of view, in a one-of-a-kind event that showcases top industry leaders and experts. From the challenges to the opportunities, we’ll delve deep into the advancement and possibilities of space exploration.

Whether you’re an enthusiast or a seasoned pro, this is an event you’re definitely going to want to attend!

Don’t wait, register now to guarantee your spot in this exciting conversation and gain valuable insights that could wield a significant influence on the direction of space travel. Can’t wait to see you there!

Event date: 5 October 2023, Thursday

Time: 6 – 7:30pm (Registration starts at 5:30 pm)

Venue at: Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre, 1 Bryce Ave, Kensington WA 6151

Capacity limit applies. Book now to avoid missing out.

Event sponsored by Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre.

 

DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow – Ending Plastic Waste

WA UNI Students Sustainability Challenge: Students Doing Good

Collaborate with industry and academic leaders. Learn design thinking tools. Solve wicked problems. Gain new, in-demand skills!

The Students Doing Good Sustainability Challenge brings you together with other WA University students, industry and academic mentors to consider solutions to one of four Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 2: Zero Hunger

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

SDG13: Climate Action

You’ll learn and practice design thinking to innovate solutions to wicked problems in one of these SDGs, work in a team to develop your solution into a presentation, and pitch your idea to a panel of subject matter experts.

The SDG Challenge is a 100% online event. Students enrolled at any WA University (Onshore and International campuses) can join and gain the experience of collaborating with entrepreneurs, industry innovators and academic leaders to develop innovative solutions on a local or global scale. Present your team’s pitch in a 5 minute video.

To get the most from your SDG Challenge experience, you should be available to join online for the following key events, as well as have some availability between these dates to work on your team’s project, at times/ dates that you all agree upon:

31 July 2023, 4-6pm: Get inspired! Meet the Mentors. Join a SDG Challenge team and decide with your mentor how and when they can support your team.

7 August 2023, 4-7pm: Design Thinking workshop led by design thinking expert, Dr Chris Kueh (Edith Cowan University) plus mentor-supported collaboration time.

21 August 2023: Deadline for your team to submit its 5 minute video pitch.

28 August 2023: Join online for a review of all the video pitches and the annoucement of the 2023 Students Doing Good Challenge winning team!

In addition to an overall winner, recognition of capability will be awarded to teams who demonstrate skill in the four judging criteria:

Integration How well does the team’s pitch demonstrate consideration of how the chosen SDG connects with other SDGs?

Inclusion How well does the pitch demonstrate consideration of relevant stakeholders to the project?

Innovation Is the pitch proposing a new approach that is actionable and impactful?

Interrogation How well has the team explored the problem statement, and demonstrated application of design thinking concepts and principles?

Seminar Launch Event: Seeking New Water Knowledge in a Changing Climate

Join the University of Western Australia’s Centre for Water & Spatial Science at our Seminar Series launch event on 22nd of August!

Join us on Tuesday, 22nd August 2023 at The University Club of Western Australia as we launch the Centre for Water and Spatial Science (CWSS) seminar series. This exciting event brings together a diverse and interdisciplinary community, encompassing all areas across the University, to foster a rich exchange of ideas and promote innovation.

The Centre is hosted within the UWA School of Agriculture and Environment. CWSS coordinates, promotes, and profiles the critical mass of world-class research capability and capacity at UWA by drawing together individuals across schools including SAgE (School of Agriculture and Environment), School of Earth Sciences and School of Civil, Environmental, and Mining Engineering (Environmental Engineering).

The launch event will be held exclusively in person, however, we understand that not everyone may be able to join us in person due to various constraints. We want to assure you that for our future seminar series, we will be introducing an online component.

Contact: Liena Fordham for any questions – cwss@uwa.edu.au

Centre Co-Directors: Associate Professor Nik Callow, Associate Professor Sally Thompson, and Associate Professor Matt Hipsey

The seminar series aims to explore the topic of “Seeking new water knowledge in a changing climate.” In today’s world, the challenges posed by climate change require us to deepen our understanding of water resources and their management. Through engaging discussions, we will delve into the latest research and advancements in water science, catchment management, and spatial data.

CWSS is built around five core themes:

  • Resilient Landscapes
  • Water and a Changing Climate
  • Catchment to Coasts
  • Data Driven Discovery and Spatial Analytics
  • Research-Teaching Nexus

The CWSS’s expertise perfectly aligns with UWA’s strategic priorities, focusing on environment, food security, economic development, and human health. By joining this event, you will have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, innovative researchers, and research students who are at the forefront of addressing these critical issues.

The launch event will feature short presentations from lead researchers, providing insights into their ground breaking work. In addition, discussions will allow for in-depth conversations and the exchange of ideas. To ensure an enjoyable experience, we will provide a fully-catered morning tea, allowing participants to network and forge connections with like-minded individuals.

This event is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the advancement of water knowledge and collaborate with a vibrant community of professionals and researchers. We invite you to be a part of this exciting journey as we pave the way for a sustainable future in the face of a changing climate.

Stay tuned for the event program, which will be announced soon. Mark your calendars and prepare to be inspired by the remarkable work happening within the Centre for Water and Spatial Science. Together, let’s make a difference and create lasting solutions for our world’s water challenges.

People, Purpose & Planet: Embedding Circular Economy & Sustainability Into Social Enterprise

WASEC invites you to a panel, Q&A and networking afternoon where you will hear from WA social enterprises who are kicking goals in the circular economy & sustainability space.

Listen to start-up stories, pick-apart greenwashing, identify barriers and opportunities in the sector, meet like-minded people and gain tools and resources to help you embed sustainable practices into your social enterprise, small business or everyday life.

The Panel kicks off at 4:00 leading into an interactive Q&A. Stay for drinks and snacks as we watch the winter sun set over Perth City Farm’s beautiful gardens.

Live Stream: Climatetech Startup Incubation

CERI Speaker Series
Sorin Grama – Climatetech Startup Incubation

Tuesday 13 June – 8am – 9.30am
Light breakfast will be provided.

Sorin is a serial entrepreneur who has founded companies focused on high-efficiency air conditioning and thermal energy storage systems. He was the principal inventor of a thermal battery which is used by dairy farmers and processors in rural India to chill milk at village collection centres.

Promethean Power Systems
Sorin’s company, Promethean Power Systems, one of the four founding companies of Greentown Labs, a grassroots effort which has grown to become the largest climatetech incubator in the US.

Green Town Labs
Greentown Labs is home to more than 180 startups and has supported more than 400 startups since the incubator’s founding in 2011. These startups have collectively created more than 8,400 jobs and have raised more than $2.2 billion in funding.

Decarbonising the Resources Sector Summit

Pathways to decarbonisation and how Australian Mining, Oil & Gas companies can prosper in a low carbon world using innovative solutions & new technologies.

OVERVIEW

Australia has long been a Resources powerhouse and is now in the spotlight and facing increasing pressure from regulators, investors, customers & the community globally to decarbonise operations.

Creating zero carbon operations is now within reach if the right solutions and technologies are implemented, making it the right time for the resources sector to take action and accelerate their efforts to decarbonise.

The Decarbonising the Resources Sector Summit will examine pathways to decarbonisation and how Mining, Oil & Gas companies can prosper in a low carbon world using innovative solutions & emerging cost-effective technologies. The event is designed as a platform bring together resources companies, leading technology and innovation experts, energy industry innovators and investors to discuss and explore the latest opportunities, challenges, initiatives, innovative technologies, and developments for reducing the resources industry’s CO2 emissions to zero.

Join us in 2023 in Perth as we explore can how the resources sector can thrive in a new age of decarbonisation and sustainability.

Some of the topics to be discussed include:

  • The market outlook for Australian resources given the push towards decarbonisation
  • The potential scale of the clean energy superpower scenario in Australia due to demand growth in critical minerals, downstream manufacturing, and the potential to export clean energy globally.
  • The Safeguard Mechanism -How it will impact the resources sector?
  • The Clean Energy Supply Chain – Implications for resource industry projects and the enormous opportunities that this presents for workers, the economy and the clean energy transition
  • Decarbonisation Policy in Australia – A call for clear direction to reduce uncertainty
  • The $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund – What role this can play in the decarbonisation of Australia’s resources industry?
  • Utilising offshore & onshore wind to decarbonise industrial facilities and mines
  • The opportunity and role of Strategic Industrial Area’s in the journey towards decarbonisation
  • The potential for hydrogen to decarbonise resources projects
  • Plans for Alternative Fuels, Solar, Batteries in Australia
  • Green Ports – Decarbonising Australia’s resources industry export infrastructure
  • Strategies for sustainable technology solutions in heavy haul decarbonisation and electric vehicles to be used on mine sites
  • Decarbonising construction materials
  • The role of new technology to reduce emissions
  • The circular economy – lifecycle and recycling of solar panels, turbines & batteries.
  • Case studies from resources companies leading the way towards zero CO2 emissions
  • Funding option and how the numbers stack up – What are the costs and the investments required?
  • The role and opportunity for collaboration to achieve success
  • The Energy Transitions Initiative
  • The Decarbonisation Roadmap for the Mining Sector

DEADLINE: CONNECT Sustainable Industries Business Incubator Applications

Are you an innovative business with a sustainability focus?

Applications are now open for CONNECT Sustainable Industries, a free business incubator that will support businesses through commercialisation, skills development, networking, new connections and funding opportunities.

Successful applicants will receive FREE access to the following:  

  • Two day business boot camp, masterclasses and sustainability site visits
  • Online and in-person workshops with expert facilitators 
  • Exposure and connection to government, industry, corporates and investors
  • Media and promotional benefits for your business
  • Connection to a community of like-minded businesses
  • A designated business booth at Innovation Summit and Regional Ventures events
  • Membership of the CONNECT alumni   
  • Access to co-working space for those based in the South West

Applications close Thursday 22nd June

More information HERE

Aquaculture & Fisheries: New and novel ways of adding value 

Join us both in person or virtually for the next instalment of the WA Agtech Meetups where we will be collaborating with For Blue to bring you an exciting discussion on new and novel ways of adding value across aquaculture and fisheries. We will hear from tech providers delivering impactful solutions for the industry, as well as innovative producers leading the charge on tech adoption.

For those attending in person, this will be followed by a chance to catch up and network over some nibbles & drinks.

This event will be hosted at Town Hall @ Riff in Perth City as well as virtually via zoom so if you can’t make it in person make sure you register for the live stream (livestream details will be shared after registration).

Agenda (AWST):
5:00pm Onsite registrations, drinks & nibbles
5:30pm Presentations (virtual attendees to join from 5:30pm)
5:45pm Panel discussion
6:30pm Onsite Networking

 

Details HERE

Advancing Net Zero Mining WA Conference 2023

This conference will strengthen connections between industry, research and government to facilitate advancing net zero mining in WA.

MRIWA is back in August 2023 to bring you into the latest discussions on net zero mining.

Returning in a new venue this year is all about accelerating innovation, broadening the net zero discussions to finding critical resources, mining responsibly and creating transparent supply chains to build trust and accountability.

With plenary discussions highlighting cross cutting issues such as funding and financing, market and investment outlooks, policy and infrastructure considerations, concurrent session streams will explore the net zero journey across the mining value chain focusing on:

  • Critical Minerals
  • Net Zero Emission Mining
  • Low Carbon Processing
  • Circular Economy

Student and Researcher offer: A small quantity of special rate tickets are available for WA based students and academic researchers engaged in minerals research. Please contact conference@mriwa.wa.gov.au for eligibility and availability.

View the agenda and further details here

What to expect?

The event will also bring back popular elements of the 2021 and 2022 events including practical masterclass sessions, scheduled time for delegate interaction, audience Q&A’s and a networking sundowner.

Media and sponsorship enquiries should be directed to conference@mriwa.wa.gov.au.