Calling all mechanical and mechatronics engineers, students and UC staff. On the 1st of October, the inaugural Engineering Industry Connect will be held in the Rātā Building at UC. This event aims to bring together practicing engineers, students, and UC staff to build connection and explore possible opportunities for collaboration in the future.

For students, this event aims to provide you an opportunity to network with engineers working in the mechanical, mechatronics, aerospace, and biomedical spaces. It is also an opportunity to talk to academics about possible research projects as well as fellow students who are at different stages of their degree.

For practicing engineers, this event is a great opportunity to meet students and share you perspective of what it is like working as an engineer, and to give you advice to the next generation of engineers. The event will also be a useful opportunity to learn about what the mechanical and mechatronics student-led clubs are doing. The event will also be a useful opportunity to learn about a variety of ways industry can collaborate with the university, and support the next generations of engineers.

What’s happening

· Short welcome and introductory talk.

· Networking and nibbles in the Rātā foyer - meet people, ask questions, make connections.

Plan for the night

· Arrive from 6:00pm

· Short talk start 6:30pm

· Networking & food ~6:45pm-8pm

Good to know

· Free to attend.

· Name tags will be provided to attendees

· Light snacks provided, including dietary requirements.

We hope to see you there!

Contact the host of Industry Connect - hosted by UC's Department of Mechanical Engineering