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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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Dec 9, 20242 min read
TJ Effeney Award 2024: 25 undergraduates attend EECON
In November the API (with the support from the TJ Effeney Family and Energy Queensland sent 25 undergraduate students to sunny Sydney for...
Dec 9, 20243 min read
Power UP Program: A look to the year ahead
Hi everyone, my name is Cameron McMurtrie, and I am the API's new Undergraduate Program Manager. It has been really exciting to start to...
Dec 6, 20242 min read
'Careers in Power Giveaway': Check out the winners so far and enter now to win the GRAND prize - an iPad Pro!!
The API kicked off our first ever Careers in Power Giveaway earlier this year to inform and inspire high school and university students...
Oct 31, 20243 min read
Powering Through Exam Season: Your Ultimate Survival Guide
Hey there, future A-students! As the end of the school year approaches, so does the dreaded exam season. But don’t worry—just like a...
Oct 31, 20242 min read
Advice for Highschoolers looking for work experience in the power sector
Here’s some tailored advice for Australian high school students seeking summer work experience in the energy and power industry: 1....
Oct 15, 20242 min read
20 Years of the API: Energising Careers, Shaping the Future
The Legend of the API’s formation As shared by Richard Bevan – who was involved at the very beginning of the API - to current API CEO...
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Celebrating Innovation and Excellence at the Energy Networks Australia Awards
"Inspiring innovation! API celebrates ENA Award winners driving Australia's energy transformation. We're excited to share their impact!
Oct 14, 20242 min read
Why Your Organisation Should Send Employees to the API’s Summer School
In the evolving energy sector, investing in employee development is crucial. API’s Summer School and related programs provide invaluable...
Oct 14, 20242 min read
Register now for the API's 2025 Powerful Women in Leadership Program!
In 2025, the Australian Power Institute (API) continues its commitment to promoting gender diversity in the energy sector through the...
Oct 14, 20243 min read
Networking for Engineers: Building Connections and Personal Growth
Over the past two months, the Powerful Women in Leadership  program’s monthly mingles have focussed on the critical role of networking....
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...
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