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QUT GEMS

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Address: 2 George St 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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24.01.2022 Thank you to everyone that came along to the EWBxGEMS bingo night on Monday and helped us support the Guild Foodbank! Hopefully everyone enjoyed a night off from stressing about uni and congratulations to our prize winners!!

23.01.2022 One of our other speakers for Talking About Your Major will be Lydia! Check out why she chose Chemical Process Engineering! https://www.facebook.com/events/928860377591537/

23.01.2022 Are you interested in helping shape GEMS in 2021? Why not apply for a role in the committee! If you're interested please read through the committee position descriptions below and if you've applied before please note that some roles have changed and new roles have been created. Once you've read through the document all you have to do is fill out our application form! We will be holding our AGM in week 10 so hope to see you there! Position descriptions:... https://drive.google.com//1Q2ZTMOk8V7iwu9WVJOynOX_Z3/view Application form: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScqJIzoscqLpHzpX/viewform

22.01.2022 Our AGM is nearly here! On Thursday from 2-3 pm in P504 and online we will be electing our President, Vice-president, Treasurer and Secretary. For those attending please read through the applicant statements below to assist in your voting decisions. For anyone who has applied to the committee but cannot attend could you please send apologies to Kate via email at [email protected] before the day.

19.01.2022 National NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ which recognises that First Nations peoples have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. GEMS recognises the importance and encourages all students to celebrate NAIDOC Week by participating in the range of activities offered to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait... Islander communities. Check out events here: https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events #NAIDOCWeek2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

18.01.2022 Exciting news! We can finally start revealing some of the incredible companies joining us for our industry night on Thursday, 3rd of September, as we answer the question: Youve Got the Job: What Next? Theres a massive line up full of incredible companies that will be talking about key topics in the industry, as well as networking with you all to answer any questions you have! Our industry partners for the night include: GHD DFR... BHP Boeing Monadelphous Accenture AECOM and more! So grab your tickets today at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/you-got-the-job-what-next-t

18.01.2022 Don't forget about the CESS and GEMS event, Demystifying WIL, on tomorrow! With Professor Les Dawes to take us through the WIL and EA requirements required to graduate, this is an event you don't want to miss if you want to graduate on time. Make sure to register via the event link!

17.01.2022 If you haven't heard already, GEMS and Engineers Without Borders QUT are collaborating to bring you an awesome night of Bingo @ the Bot Bar this Monday!! There will be free food , awesome prizes to be won, and a whole night of fun! So come along to relax for a few hours before the semester comes to an end! Register here: https://forms.gle/UTcU3P1kAQ2EuSa78

17.01.2022 Charity 'Craft'ernoon is TOMORROW!! Come join us for a relaxing afternoon in the Botanic Gardens from 2pm! Make sure you RSVP here: https://forms.gle/QzKw7vHZcRYWtiyC6 and remember to bring a donation for Share the Dignity https://www.facebook.com/events/587194342163567/

16.01.2022 Think you got what it takes to become a Bingo Champion at our Bingo Night with Engineers Without Borders QUT tomorrow 5:30 PM? Follow these steps to ensure you are in the right track to glory: 1) Register for your FREE entry here https://forms.gle/UTcU3P1kAQ2EuSa78 2) Come to the event with 1 item of non-perishable food to be donated to the QUT Food Bank ... 3) Bring a charged device to play some wicked bingo rounds, paper free! See you tomorrow @ the Bot Bar!

15.01.2022 Next up we have Sophie! She studies Computer and Software Systems Engineering! Heres some insight into why she chose it.

14.01.2022 Finally we would like to introduce Clancy, she studies Medical Engineering! To hear all our speakers, come along to Talking About Your Major on Tuesday night! https://www.facebook.com/events/928860377591537/

14.01.2022 Next up, we have Hannah! She will also be a speaker in the Talking About Your Major Event, and this is a little bit about why she studies Civil Engineering! You can check out the event here - https://www.facebook.com/events/928860377591537

14.01.2022 Hi Everyone! Just a reminder that the Talking About Your Major Event is on TONIGHT!! To join in tonight you need to make sure you're on Zoom at 5:30 PM for a 5:35 PM start! The Zoom details are as follows: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://qut.zoom.us/j/97187170412 Meeting ID: 971 8717 0412 ... Very excited to see you all tonight! See more

13.01.2022 Interested in a career in the Defence Force? Defence Force Recruiting is holding an Amberley Engineering Base Tour on Thursday the 17th of September and all interested GEMS members are invited! Join Major Benjamin Harington as you engage with current serving Engineers, tour engineering facilities, visit static aircraft displays and gain insight into ADF Engineering operations. Lunch will be provided along with transport once on base so all you have to do is get there! If you're interested in attending make sure to RSVP by Thursday the 10th of September as places are limited!

13.01.2022 Congratulations to the 2021 GEMS Committee! President: Fiona Wyer Vice President: Gemma Price (Sem 1) and Izzy Mathers (Sem 2) Secretaries: Sofia Madsen and Sofie Stark... Treasurer: Kíra Balassa Corporate Liaisons: Linda Zakaria and Krista Stock Chief Returning Officer: Vanessa Li Industry Directors: Kate Watson, Maddie Hampson and Nanami Kuwazuru Charity Directors: Julia Polycandriotis, Lucy Smart and Minuka Mendis Mentoring Directors: Jordan Walker, Bella McArthur, Izzy Mathers (Sem 1) and Gemma Price (Sem 2) We would also like to give a huge thank you to the outgoing 2020 GEMS Committee for their hard work and resilience this year. We look forward to what 2021 brings!

12.01.2022 Happy Friday everyone! We have some exciting news for all those electrical grads out there. AECOM is looking for a 1st/2nd year Graduate Electrical Engineer to join their team! Applicants must have an interest in the mining sector and lighting design and have had less than 2 years of experience in a graduate role or be about to finish/have recently finished their degree in electrical engineering. For more information see the link below https://aecom.jobs///83FCA800D93E4772B2D2A411CD293B1B/job/

12.01.2022 Unsure which Engineering major to choose? Well this is the perfect event for you and will give you the opportunity to hear from students first hand! This event is free for EVERYONE! So come along to learn more about what current students are studying and what is involved in each major. This event is perfect for all first year students who are unsure of what to choose and for those who are looking for a second major/minors.... https://www.facebook.com/events/928860377591537/

11.01.2022 This Lachlan and he studies Mechanical Engineering! Check out why he chose his major and listen to him speak on Tuesday in our Talking About Your Major event!! https://www.facebook.com/events/928860377591537

11.01.2022 Just a reminder that there is a Games Night tonight via Zoom!! Come along if you can!

11.01.2022 Thank you so much to everyone who came to our Birthing Kits Assembly Day yesterday!! Between us, we packed 400 kits to help women experience a safer and cleaner birth. Keep an eye out for more Charity events later in the semester!

11.01.2022 Our industry night is coming up soon, but theres still plenty of time to grab tickets! Itll be a night filled with industry professionals talking about everything you need to know when joining the workplace: from employee expectations, to dealing with Impostor Syndrome, and even how to seek out and manage professional relationships. Plus be sure to stick around to hear about companies talk through the best ways to handle feedback and difficult conversations: negotiating con...tract extensions? Need to know how to grow from constructive feedback? Then this night is perfect for you. There will also be time to network with each company, to learn more about them and if theyre the right fit for you! Tickets are free for members (just keep an eye out for the discount in the GEMS newsletter!) or just $5 for non-members to become a member and join the night. Head over to the eventbrite page to secure your ticket today: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/you-got-the-job-what-next-t

11.01.2022 Today we are introducing Karolina! She will be talking about why she chose the Electrical/Aerospace major at our event Talking About Your Major this coming Tuesday! Come check it out!! https://www.facebook.com/events/928860377591537/

09.01.2022 Do you want to graduate on time but are confused about the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) requirements for engineering? You're not alone. Thankfully CESS and GEMS have partnered to bring you this amazing event, Demystifying WIL! Come along on from 1 - 2:30pm on Tuesday the 1st of September as Professor Les Dawes takes us through what is required to fulfill the 60 days working requirement as well as the EA competencies we're expected to graduate with. With the event being free for all GEMS and CESS members and located on the virtual platform Zoom, you have no reason to miss it! Make sure to register to attend through the link in the event description. Hope to see you all there!

07.01.2022 This is Tom and he studies Electrical Engineering. He will also be one of our speakers at Talking About Your Major! This event is free for everyone!!! https://www.facebook.com/events/928860377591537/

04.01.2022 Today's the day! Theres still time to get tickets to GEMs Industry Night, answering the key question: You Got the Job: What Next? We have many industry professionals joining us tonight to answer this question, and there will also be time to network with each company as well. So get your tickets by 3 pm and watch out for your zoom invite in your emails and dont forget to bring along any questions you have for our industry panel!

03.01.2022 Committee applications close in just over 24 hours!! Make sure to get your application in by tomorrow night if you would like to be involved in the GEMS committee in 2021! The application form can be found in the event description for our AGM so don't miss out!

03.01.2022 The GEMS Charity 'Craft'ernoon will be on next Monday (10/08)! Please RSVP here https://forms.gle/QzKw7vHZcRYWtiyC6 and bring a sanitary product donation for Share the Dignity (https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/) to attend. Terracotta pots and paints will be available but feel free to bring your own craft as well https://www.facebook.com/events/587194342163567/

02.01.2022 Over the coming days we will be introducing our Talking About Your Major speakers! Here is one of our lovely speakers, Vanessa! Here is a little bit about why she chose to study Mechatronics Engineering! https://www.facebook.com/events/928860377591537/

02.01.2022 Hey everyone!! We hope you all had a safe semester break. Welcome to semester 2! GEMS are hosting another super fun games night this Wednesday from 7PM through Zoom! Get ready for Jackbox, scribblio and more! So join us, have some social time and heaps of fun with another great night! https://qut.zoom.us/j/3451517318 Meeting ID: 345 151 7318

01.01.2022 GEMs Industry Night is in just two days! It will be a night full of insightful topics based on working in industry, with plenty of professionals from various engineering companies -- we even revealed some of the incredible companies joining us in our last post! Tickets are free for members: just use the discount code that came in your member newsletter. Non-members can get tickets for just $5, and that includes membership too! Tickets available from: https://www.eventbrite....com.au/e/you-got-the-job-what-next-t So join us Thursday, September 3rd as we answer the question, 'You've Got the Job: What Next?' Can't wait to see you there!