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ESSS Industry Night

27/08/2026–27/08/2026

6:00 PM–9:00 PM

Alan Gilbert Building Room G01

Earth Sciences Students Society

Join us for the ESSSS for the Industry Night of the year for anyone thinking of a future working in Earth Science.

Hear from and connect with professionals across geoscience, engineering, resources, government and environmental industries.

With guests from Alkane Resources, GHD, Agnico Eagle, Australian Government Defence, AMOS, WSP, AIG and Tetra Tech, there’s plenty of opportunity to ask questions and make connections.

Come along, meet the people behind the industries, and get a better idea of where your Earth Science degree could take you!

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