South Western and South Wales YPN

Welcome to the South Western and South Wales YPN branch page

Welcome to the South Western and South Wales YPN page.

The SW&SW branch is collaborating closely with the SW&SW YPN to develop activities across the region, particularly in and around Bristol, Cardiff and Oxford. The branch has also recently created a South West Peninsular group, incorporating places such as Exeter and Falmouth. If you would like to join the committee, please do get in touch. We hope to see you at a local event soon.

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Committee contact

To contact the branch, please email ypnswsw@energyinst.org.

Callum Duffy
Position: Chair

Jonathan Ward AMEI
Position: Founding Chairman

Simon Gordon
Position: Treasurer

Ghazi Sarwat
Position: Secretary

Cameron Royle
Position: Events Officer, Oxford

Events

South West and South Wales YPN AGM

16-08-2018
The AGM will provide a great opportunity to see what is going on with the SWSW YPN and how you can get involved in the future to help create a strong network of energy young professionals in the South West and South Wales.

EI South Western and South Wales Branch AGM and evening talk

18-07-2019
The EI South Western & South Wales branch committee is delighted to invite you to the most important event in our calendar: the Annual General Meeting followed by a talk and networking.

Publications and documents

Energy Poster Comp Flyer 4

11 Jun 2018

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Flyer Template EI SWSW YPN

11 Jun 2018

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South Wales Hub Launch Event Flyer 1

11 Jun 2018

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SWSW South Wales Hub Launch 2

11 Jun 2018

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