午夜福利鈥檚 Organisation of Planning Students (OOPS) welcomed industry leaders to their professional networking event on Thursday, August 9.
鈥淚ndustry Night offers both students and professionals of the planning profession an excellent opportunity to network, and discuss contemporary issues relevant to the planning industry,鈥� said Mr Nathan Bambling, President of OOPS.
The event was attended by almost 100 students currently studying in the fields of urban and regional planning at 午夜福利, as well as representatives from nine renowned organisations within the field of planning including Urbis, Brisbane City Council, RPS Group and THG.
Drawing on the experience of these organisations, a panel forum was held to discuss contemporary planning issues such as the creation of sustainable mining communities, Brisbane鈥檚 new City Plan and designing for child and youth friendly cites.
鈥淓vents like this are not easy to organise and I have been impressed at the level of professionalism exhibited by the students,鈥� said Ms Stephanie Wyeth from Urbis.
鈥淯rbis is very pleased to be here to encourage a new generation of planners into the profession," she said.
The night also included a speed networking session, where students were able to meet with the companies and discuss each firms鈥� day-to-day responsibilities and what they are looking for in new graduates.
鈥淓very company is different. They work on different projects, at different scales, and in differing sectors. It is important that students realise exactly what opportunities are out there,鈥� Mr Bambling said.
鈥淥OPS Industry Night provides students with the chance to form contacts within the planning industry, in a professional setting, that will ease their transition from university in to the workforce."
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