Women in Engineering events

Women in Engineering run events throughout the year for high school students, high school teachers, university students, industry professionals and alumni.

If you are interested in Women in Engineering presenting at an event, please email us at we@eait.uq.edu.au.

Click on the links below to view more information about our events this year.

Upcoming events
Past events

UQ Women in Engineering Breakfast

21 March 2025 6:45am–9:30am

in EAIT Alumni Events

Join us at the UQ Women in Engineering Breakfast on Friday, 21 March 2025 at Brisbane City Hall.

Student surrounded by a group of students, smiling and facing the camera.

WE Explore Engineering Day 2025

1 May 2025 8:30am–2:30pm

in Explore Engineering Day

Our flagship annual event is back! Explore everything UQ has to offer in workshops, presentations and a tour of the engineering precinct. Get in quick, as the capacity is limited!

Young woman sitting in front of a computer, smiling at the camera

WE Work Experience - July

7 July 2025 9:00am–11 July 2025 4:00pm

in WE Work Experience

During the school break, discover the impactful work real engineers do every day!

Group of students and engineers at Thermo Fisher's office

WE Work Experience - September

25 September 2025 9:00am–26 September 2025 4:00pm

in WE Work Experience

Spring break is the perfect time to discover new things, including the amazing possibilities that a career in engineering can offer.

Group of students and engineers at Rio Tinto's office.

WE Work Experience - November

24 November 2025 2:45pm–28 November 2025 3:45pm

in WE Work Experience

Visit one of our industry partners and experience being an engineer for a day. Note: this session is available for Year 10 and 11 students only.

Women in Engineering Welcome Morning Tea

20 February 2025 9:00am–11:00am

in Women in Engineering First Year Welcome Events

Starting your engineering degree in February? Meet other women in engineering like you in our annual morning tea!

WE Work Experience - November

25 November 2024 9:00am–29 November 2024 4:00pm

in WE Work Experience

Visit one of our industry partners and experience being an engineer for a day. Note: this session is available for Year 10 and 11 students only.

Chemeca 2024

1 October 2024 9:00am–3:00pm

in External events

Join us and discover the exciting world of chemical engineering!

WE Spring into Engineering Holiday Program 2024

23 September 2024 9:00am–25 September 2024 3:00pm

in WE Spring into Engineering Holiday Program

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of engineering with our Women in Engineering Spring into Engineering Holiday Program 2024!

A group of engineers and high school students standing next to each other

WE Work Experience - July

1 July 2024 9:00am–4:00pm

in WE Work Experience

Registrations for the WE Work Experience - July are closed. Please select another session or contact us to join the waitlist.

WE Explore Engineering Day 2024

1 May 2024 8:30am–2:30pm

in Explore Engineering Day

Our flagship annual event is back! Explore everything UQ has to offer in workshops, presentations and a tour of the engineering precinct. Get in quick, as the capacity is limited!

School Holiday Engineering Tour - 11 April

11 April 2024 10:00am–12:00pm

in School Holiday Engineering Tours

Discover UQ's Engineering Precinct in this unique tour led by the Women in Engineering team.

School Holiday Engineering Tour - 9 April

9 April 2024 12:00pm–2:00pm

in School Holiday Engineering Tours

Discover UQ's Engineering Precinct in this unique tour led by the Women in Engineering team.

Navigating the Maze of Difficult Conversations

8 April 2024 12:00pm

in Lunch and Learn

Negotiating is an art, and saying no should not be difficult. Join us to discuss how to navigate difficult conversations and learn to say no in a constructive way.

WE Panel and Networking Event: "Count Her In"

21 March 2024 6:00pm–8:30pm

in WE Panel and Networking Events

Let's celebrate International Women's Day and share ideas on how to end the gender pay gap in the engineering industry.

Women in Engineering Breakfast

14 March 2024 7:00am–9:00am

in Alumni events

Join us at the UQ Women in Engineering Breakfast on Thursday 14 March 2024.

Negotiating Power: Bridging the Gender Pay Gap

12 March 2024 12:00pm–2:00pm

in Lunch and Learn

Empower yourself to confidently negotiate the compensation you deserve!

WE Welcome Event: 2024 Semester 1 Students

15 February 2024 9:30am–11:30am

in Women in Engineering First Year Welcome Events

Starting your engineering degree in February? Join us for a delicious morning tea and meet other women in engineering like you.

WE Panel and Networking Event - I didn't CHOOSE ENGINEERING

19 October 2023 6:30pm–8:30pm

in WE Panel and Networking Event - I didn't CHOOSE ENGINEERING

Come along and hear from our diverse panel of engineering professionals about how they found their way to engineering, how they have moved across different disciplines, and find out more about not only the diverse careers available in the engineering sector, but also the diverse career you can have within engineering.

Trust me I'm an Engineer - October

9 October 2023 9:00am–5:00pm

in Trust me I'm an Engineer - October

This online presentation series has been developed for high school students, parents, guardians, and current UQ engineering students to gain insight into the incredible opportunities that engineering can offer.

WE Work Experience - September

26 September 2023 9:00am–16 September 2024 4:00pm

in WE Work Experience

Spring break is the perfect time to discover new things, including the amazing possibilities that a career in engineering can offer.

WE Spring into Engineering Holiday Program 2023

25 September 2023 9:00am–27 September 2023 2:00pm

in WE Spring into Engineering Holiday Program

Hosted by The University of Queensland’s (UQ) Women in Engineering program, this three-day holiday program is designed for women in grades 11 and 12 who are interested in learning more about the diverse engineering opportunities at UQ.

School Holiday Engineering Tour - September

21 September 2023 10:00am–12:00pm

in School Holiday Engineering Tour - September

Join the UQ Women in Engineering team for a tour of the Engineering Precinct at UQ’s St Lucia campus. You’ll gain an exclusive insight into the cutting-edge teaching and learning facilities located within UQ’s Engineering Precinct.

Coffee & Conversation Event: Catch up with UQ Women in Engineering

Coffee & Conversation: Catch up with Women in Engineering

18 April 2023 11:00am–12:00pm

in Coffee & Conversation: Catch up with UQ Women in Engineering

A Morning of Free Coffee and Conversations for First-Year Engineering Women at UQ, hosted by UQ Women in Engineering

Coffee & Conversation: Catch up with UQ Women in Engineering

4 April 2023 11:00am–12:00pm

in Coffee & Conversation: Catch up with UQ Women in Engineering

A Morning of Free Coffee and Conversations for First-Year Engineering Women at UQ, hosted by UQ Women in Engineering

School Holiday Engineering Tour - April

4 April 2023 10:00am–12:00pm

in School Holiday Engineering Tour - April

Coffee & Conversation: Catch up with UQ Women in Engineering

21 March 2023 11:00am–12:00pm

in Coffee & Conversation: Catch up with UQ Women in Engineering

A Morning of Free Coffee and Conversations for First-Year Engineering Women at UQ, hosted by UQ Women in Engineering

International Women's Day - Women in Engineering Event

8 March 2023 5:30pm–8:00pm

in International Women's Day WE Event

We can all challenge gender stereotypes, call out discrimination, draw attention to bias, and seek out inclusion. Collective activism is what drives change. Join us as we bring together leaders and changemakers who are redefining innovation.

Coffee & Conversation: Catch up with UQ Women in Engineering

7 March 2023 11:00am–12:00pm

in Coffee & Conversation: Catch up with UQ Women in Engineering

A Morning of Free Coffee and Conversations for First-Year Engineering Women at UQ, hosted by UQ Women in Engineering

Trust Me I'm an Engineer - February

20 February 2023 4:00pm–5:30pm

in Trust Me I'm an Engineer - February

This online presentation series has been developed for students in years 8 to 12 from all over Queensland, as well as parents, guardians, and current UQ engineering students who wish to gain insight into the incredible opportunities that engineering can offer.

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