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Read the latest news from the Australian Power Institute. Stay up to date with what's happening in our national community and our various programs on offer for those working and studying in the sector.
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Oct 14, 20242 min read
Support the Next Generation: Sponsor a Female Undergraduate for the 2025 Powerful Women Leadership Program
The Australian Power Institute (API) is thrilled to announce that registrations for the 2025 Powerful Women Undergraduate Retreat are...
Oct 14, 20247 min read
UNSW Students Launch Australia's First Student Energy Chapter
A group of passionate students at UNSW Sydney have established Australia’s first chapter of Student Energy , a global network of 50,000...
Oct 14, 20243 min read
Key Takeaways from the API Power UP Summit 2024
The Power UP Summit is an annual online event hosted by the Australian Power Institute to showcase the experiences of students who have...
Oct 14, 20241 min read
New resources to educate and inspire students about careers in power
We are thrilled to announce that in two weeks, we will be unveiling a new POWER INDUSTRY Careers resource aimed at high school students,...
Oct 14, 20242 min read
The API Learning Journal: supporting summer placements at API Member Organisations
The API Learning Journal, exclusively available for member organisations to support undergraduate students on summer industry placements
Oct 14, 20242 min read
API’s Sponsorship at AUPEC 2024: Supporting Power Engineering Education
API sponsors AUPEC 2024! Join our sessions on teaching resources, PhD career pathways, and bridging gaps between academia and industry needs
Sep 27, 20245 min read
25 undergrads going to EECON 2024 with our TJ Effeney Award
TJ Effeney Award update: 25 outstanding undergraduates (40% female) from across Australia to attend EECON 2024 in Sydney in November.
Sep 11, 20242 min read
WE ARE HIRING: Partnerships Manager and Undergraduate Programs Manager roles now available!
We are hiring! The API has two exciting career opportunities open for an Undergraduate Programs Manager and an Industry & University Partner
Aug 21, 20241 min read
Meet our Student Speakers for the 2024 Power UP Summit
This year students will be joined by members of industry to discuss the takeaways from their placement experience and cover off on some...
Aug 21, 20242 min read
API Community Events 2024: An update on the Brisbane Alumni event and more!
Ready to surge back into the API Community and power up our collective impact? As the Australian Power Institute approaches its 20th...
Aug 21, 20241 min read
TJ Effeney Award: Applications now open to attend EECON in Sydney FULLY-FUNDED! 🏆
About the TJ Effeney Award The TJ Effeney award brings together a national group of over 20 students from across Australia, to attend the...
Aug 21, 20243 min read
How the 2032 Brisbane Olympics will impact the Energy Industry
In light of the recent Paris Olympics, reflect with us on the future of the Australian energy sector in line with the upcoming Olympics...
Aug 21, 20243 min read
Answering the Hard Questions for Powerful Women
We have come a long way since I began my engineering degree in the mid-90s, and it's been a journey worth reflecting on. Back then, I...
Aug 21, 20241 min read
Class of 2024: What's next for Graduating API Scholarship Recipients?
On the second of August the API team virtually celebrated this year’s graduating cohort and introduce our new recipients. The class of...
Aug 21, 20242 min read
Power Personalities if each state were a star sign
At the API we have the unique opportunity to explore the different energy mixes that power our states. Whilst many states have overlap...
Aug 21, 20242 min read
The Evolution of Innovation within South Australia’s Power Sector – The Iconic Stobie Pole
By Jack Burgemeister Do you remember that first car trip where you noticed the poles and wires that provide the backbone of our power...
Aug 21, 20242 min read
My Experience as an API Power Ambassador
By Palistha (Luvha) Shrestha Recently, as an API Power Ambassador , I had the opportunity to run the Solar Buddy workshop at my niece’s...
Aug 20, 20242 min read
Eight books for kids about POWER!
Are you a parent of a young child who loves books? If so, you will probably know that this week is Book Week and the power (pun...
Aug 19, 20242 min read
Calling All Industry professionals: Join Us for Industry Day at the Power Engineering Academics conference!
Inform, influence and inspire our engineering educators at Industry Day at the AUPEC 2024 conference in Sydney (day after EECON 2024 ends)
Jul 22, 20242 min read
Top Electives to take in Year 11 and 12 to Prepare for a Career in the Power Industry
As elective selection deadlines approach for senior high school students, you're likely seeking advice from anyone you know about what to...
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