Student Champion category
Mr. Liam McLaren, President of the Tasmanian University Student Association and co-founder of the Tasmanian University Environment Society, is a passionate advocate for sustainability and regenerative agriculture. Hailing from Smithton, Tasmania, and currently based in Hobart, Liam is completing his honours in a Bachelor of Science – Geography. His dedication to environmental stewardship is evident through his leadership in establishing and growing student-led sustainability initiatives, including the highly successful annual Environmental Careers Expo.
Impacts and Benefits
- Co-founded the Tasmanian University Environment Society, growing it to over 150 members and organising over 40 events.
- Created and led the annual Environmental Careers Expo, connecting environmentally-minded students with career opportunities that align with their values. The Expo attracted over 25 businesses and 250 students in its second year.
- As President of the Tasmanian University Student Association, ensured the organisation remained ethically invested, embedding sustainable event planning across the organisation.
Leadership and Engagement
- Demonstrated a people-focused leadership style, leading by example and prioritising the wellbeing of team members.
- Implemented succession planning to ensure long-term sustainability of initiatives, bringing new members along and making them part of the process.
- Built strong collaborations with government and community groups, enhancing the visibility and impact of the Environment Society’s initiatives.
Wider Societal Impact
- The Environment Society is recognised as a leader in sustainability by government and community groups, contributing to parliamentary submissions and fundraising for local charities and environmental NGOs.
- The annual Environmental Careers Expo has become the largest careers expo at the University, attracting significant attention from employers and students alike.
- Set an example for other higher education institutions through ethical investment practices and sustainable event planning, creating a path for others to follow.
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Mr. Liam McLaren, President of the Tasmanian University Student Association and co-founder of the Tasmanian University Environment Society, is a passionate advocate for sustainability and regenerative agriculture. Hailing from Smithton, Tasmania, and currently based in Hobart, Liam is completing his honours in a Bachelor of Science – Geography. His dedication to environmental stewardship is evident through his leadership in establishing and growing student-led sustainability initiatives, including the highly successful annual Environmental Careers Expo.
Impacts and Benefits
- Co-founded the Tasmanian University Environment Society, growing it to over 150 members and organising over 40 events.
- Created and led the annual Environmental Careers Expo, connecting environmentally-minded students with career opportunities that align with their values. The Expo attracted over 25 businesses and 250 students in its second year.
- As President of the Tasmanian University Student Association, ensured the organisation remained ethically invested, embedding sustainable event planning across the organisation.
Leadership and Engagement
- Demonstrated a people-focused leadership style, leading by example and prioritising the wellbeing of team members.
- Implemented succession planning to ensure long-term sustainability of initiatives, bringing new members along and making them part of the process.
- Built strong collaborations with government and community groups, enhancing the visibility and impact of the Environment Society’s initiatives.
Wider Societal Impact
- The Environment Society is recognised as a leader in sustainability by government and community groups, contributing to parliamentary submissions and fundraising for local charities and environmental NGOs.
- The annual Environmental Careers Expo has become the largest careers expo at the University, attracting significant attention from employers and students alike.
- Set an example for other higher education institutions through ethical investment practices and sustainable event planning, creating a path for others to follow.
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