Events
From seminars to workshops, scholarships, launches and conferences, this is the place to find energy research events based in Perth or related to CIET and our researchers.
Events on this page are run by CIET, other Curtin research groups and institutes, and our (inter)national research network. If you would like your event featured on this page, contact ciet@curtin.edu.au
Looking to host an event? These sustainable events guidelines are a valuable tool that will help Curtin University (and others) to strive for more sustainable operations. This checklist is available to all to encourage others to incorporate more sustainable practices into their events.
Looking for an event hosted by CIET? Check our Humanitix page for details of past and current events.
Executive education: Carbon accounting, reporting and measurement
12 September and 10 October
ESG, Carbon and Natural Capital Accounting Theme Lead Prof. Nigar Sultana and researcher A/ Prof. Harj Singh will be running this course offering a deep dive into the methodologies, tools, and best practices essential for understanding and managing carbon footprints effectively.
Talking renewables in our regions with RE-Alliance
Wednesday 16 October, 11:00-12:00 (AWST)
For our eighth event in the series, RE-Alliance’s National Director, Andrew Bray, and Communications Director, Kitty Walker, will discuss building community trust and engagement in renewable infrastructure host communities, discussing their recent research across regional Australia.
ESG and sustainability – mastering mandatory climate reporting
Thursday 7 November, 9:00-16:30 (AWST)
This masterclass provides participants with the background to ESG and the regulatory frameworks which underpin it, practical strategies for ESG risks identification, measurement, mitigation, and the subsequent reporting in a meaningful way to stakeholders. This course is run by CIET ESG, Carbon and Natural Capital Accounting researchers Prof. Nigar Sultana and A/ Prof. Harj Singh.
Global Nature Positive Summit 2024
8-10 October, 2024
The world relies on nature. When nature thrives, people and economies thrive too. But nature across the globe is under threat from human activities and climate change. The Summit will enable an ambitious global agenda. It will focus on solutions to the triple planetary crisis on climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss.
Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (APOGCE) 2024
15–17 October 2024
The energy industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with a strong focus on moving towards a net-zero future. APOGCE 2024 aims to provide a comprehensive platform for industry leaders and experts to share insights, best practices, and innovative solutions to achieve these goals.
Petrocultures 2024
11-13 November 2024
Petrocultures provides a platform for voices of the South—from Western Australia, the country’s eastern States, the Indian Ocean Rim Region and beyond—to discuss energy futures, their problematic pasts, and what inclusive and just trajectories toward transitions to renewables may look like.
MRIWA PhD Scholarships
Applications close September 30
MRIWA provides a range of competitive scholarships to support exceptional candidates pursuing postgraduate research relevant to the minerals industry in Western Australia. Benefits include generous stipend support of up to $40,739 per annum for up to three years of study (with the potential for extension) and additional support for research and other expenses linked to your studies.
Attend the Engineering Ocean Solutions Conference
EOS is a conference for those creating solutions for marine, subsea, maritime, defence and coastal engineering applications. Scholarships/subsidies available for female and nonbinary attendees as well as those born after 1997.
Geopolitical risk and the energy transition with Cameron Mitchell
Monday, 16 September
For the seventh webinar in the Perspectives on Transition series, we hosted ANZ’s Head of Geopolitical Risk, Cameron Mitchell. Cameron provided a geopolitical update and discussed how global tensions, conflicts and developments have the power to shape our progress towards transition.
[Please note: at ANZ’s request, there is no recording available for this presentation]
Energy research at Curtin workshop
Monday, 2 September
Starting with a speed dating session, researchers from more than six Schools got to know each other and heard about the diverse range of energy research happening at Curtin. Researchers individually developed their own energy-related project ideas and voted on the most interesting projects.
Game changer? The EU’s Net Zero Industry Act and its implications for carbon management in Australia with Dr Alice Evatt
Thursday 22 August
Visiting Australia from Oxford, Dr Alice Evatt offered her insights into the EU Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). NZIA is an important and timely development that holds implications for the future of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and CCS-based carbon dioxide removal.
People power for a Just Transition with Sharan Burrow
Tuesday 12 August
For our sixth event in the Perspectives on the Transition series, we were delighted to host our Advisory Board Chair, Sharan Burrow AC! Sharan discussed the importance of sustainable business development and the roles of human rights, employment and justice when it comes to delivering a Net Zero future.
Measuring progress towards a Just Transition with Prof. Tavis Potts
Tuesday 30 July
For our fifth webinar, Professor Tavis Potts joined us to discuss his recent work in North-East Scotland and how the University of Aberdeen’s Just Transition Lab has identified and developed indicators to measure Just Transition in local communities.
Falling Walls Lab
Tuesday 16 July
Falling Walls Lab Perth provided an exceptional opportunity for emerging talents to present ground-breaking research, business models, and initiatives across all disciplines. Participants showcased their solutions to pressing global challenges before a distinguished jury, peers, and the wider public.
Artificial night-time light data extraction with Prof. John Gibson
Tuesday 25 June
To launch our second global training, we will be hosting Professor John Gibson from the University of Waikato (New Zealand) for a webinar on artificial night lights, their importance and their applications.
How can we accelerate the energy transition? With ERICA representatives
Wednesday, 19 June
For our fourth webinar, we were joined by members of the ERICA Organising Committee for a discussion of the State of Energy Research conference findings, next steps and what we can do to accelerate the energy transition.
Counterproductive sustainable investment with Prof Kelly Shue
Wednesday 29 May, 9:00-10:00 AWST
Our third webinar will feature Professor Kelly Shue, Professor of Finance at Yale School of Management, discussing her recent research into the surprising discovery that so-called “sustainable investing” may be counterproductive. Kelly’s research has found that directing capital away from brown firms and toward green firms may make brown firms more brown without making green firms more green.
How can we decarbonise society in ways that are place-sensitive and fair? With Prof. Patrick Devine-Wright
May 2024
In this talk, Prof. Patrick Devine-Wright discussed the challenges that climate change adaptation poses for policy and practice, and social science. Patrick is Director of the £6.25m ESRC-funded ACCESS network that champions the visibility, impact and use of social science to tackle environmental problems.
Which future will we build? With Prof. Clark Miller
March 2024
In this talk, Clark reflected on a series of participant observations, experimental interventions, and imaginative exercises in the redesign of Arizona energy systems that shed light on the critical importance of design choices in the global decarbonization of energy systems.
Webinar with Dr Bas van Ruijven
February 2024
To launch our very first global training program, Dr van Ruijven delivered a keynote where he discussed the increases in energy demand driven by climate change and the associated challenges with accessing energy in the future.
Research Rumble: Powering the future
September 2023
Powering the Future: Advancing the Energy Transition with Critical Minerals. Researchers from the CIET teamed up with colleagues from the WA School of Mines to discuss how to incorporate sustainability into the field of critical minerals exploration, extraction and processing.
Information session
September 2023
CIET held an information event for all Curtin students and staff with an interest in energy research, climate action and sustainability. This session was a fantastic opportunity for students and academics from different disciplines to connect with one another and the Institute.
Dr Alan Finkel book launch
August 2023
CIET hosted a book launch for Dr Alan Finkel’s newest release Powering Up. Dr Finkel and Professor Peta Ashworth discussed the changing energy landscape in Australia, and the importance of urgent energy transition.
Energaia: Imagining energy futures
March 2022
Energaia was an exhibition of work from visual artists, film-makers, designers and writers engaging with low carbon energy futures.
Curated by Dr Stuart Bender and Associate Professor Rachel Robertson.
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