Chemical and Materials Engineering Students Association-CMESA

We’re wrapping up the year with our annual general meeting (AGM) next week Friday - what better way to celebrate another great year with CMESA? 😁🎉

Come along to vote in the new exec team for 2026 👀 and hear our financial summary - with food provided ofc 😇

📆: Friday the 24th of October
⏰: 5PM - 7PM
📍: 405-422

See you then! 😊

In collaboration with Engineering NZ, CMESA’s holding a movie night to celebrate making it through the semester! 🥳🎬🍿

With pizza, popcorn and a screening of The Incredibles, it’s the perfect excuse for a break to de-stress from the upcoming dread of Week 12 😅

🗓: Friday 17th Oct
⏰: 4:30PM - 7:30PM
📍: UoA Engineering Building (405-470)
💵: Free!

Bring your engineering friends from all specialisations and stick around after the movie to mingle over pizza 🍕😇 Registration form in our bio - see you then! 😊

Not sure what electives to take next year, or how Part 4 projects actually work? 🤔⁉️

Don’t worry, Part 3 and 4 Chemmat students will share their (honest 🫣) opinions and advice for different electives at CMESA’s Elective Insights next week💡 You’ll get to learn about all the different electives Chemmat offers and ask your questions - super useful for next year!!

As always, food will be provided 😋

📆: Wednesday 8th of October
📍: 405-470
⏰: 4PM - 6PM

Need some motivation to lock-in on those upcoming assignments and test prep? 🤕 We’re holding another study night just in time!

Join us next week in 401-1202 from 4pm-6pm for some studying (and some sweet treats ofc 🍩😌), with your classmates there to help you as well 💪 See you then :)

🚧 CMESA Industry Tour #3 – Golden Bay Cement 🏗️

We’re excited to share yet another industry tour 😯 this time to Golden Bay Cement in Whangarei!

This is your chance to see how NZ’s largest cement manufacturer operates ⚙️ You’ll get to learn about cement milling and chemistry, and see different parts of the process such as the pyro kiln, cooler, turning cylinder and more 🤩

📅 Wednesday 24 Sept
🕗 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Meet at campus 7:30 AM, bus departs ~7:40–7:50 AM)
💸 $20 for CMESA members

➡️ Swipe to see some important info for the tour. Transport from and back to campus will be sorted for you 😊

Scan the QR code for the form or visit the Linktree in our bio to sign-up!👆

🚌 CMESA x Waste Management Site Tour! ♻️

CMESA’s back with another awesome site visit - this time to Waste Management on Wednesday 20th August 🤩

Get an inside look at WM’s operations such as their steam system, liquid treatment plant, dewatering processes and much more 🏭🧠

You’ll hear from their engineers and take part in a Q&A and guided site tour. It’s a great chance to see the role Chemmat plays in the real world and how it contributes to a sustainable future 💬👷‍♀️

📍 WM Site - East Tamaki 
🗓️ Wednesday 20th August
🕤 Depart uni: 9:15 AM
🚍 Leave site: 12:00 PM, arriving back at uni ~12:45PM

⚠️ Please remember to wear closed footwear, long sleeves and pants!

Only 20 spots available! Sign up via the link in our bio before they’re gone 🔗⏳

Wondering what chemical engineering is, and where it’s heading? 🌍🧪
CMESA and iChemE are collaborating to bring you an industry speaker event on the future of CHEMMAT! ✨

Come along to to hear from industry professionals and learn about:
- What their role is
- How the Chemmat industry has evolved
- The diverse and transferable skills a Chemmat degree gives you 🛠️
- Growing sectors and roles in chemical engineering 📈

👀 Open to all engineering year levels (learn why Chemmat’s the best spec!)
🔗 Sign up via the link in our bio

📅 Tuesday 19 August
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 423-348

Exec applications for CMESA have opened! 📣👀

If you’d like to be an executive member of CMESA next year head over to our Linktree to apply! 🤗

Being part of our exec is an awesome way to build your communication, leadership and event-planning skills while also contributing to the student experience in Chemmat 👷‍♀️💫

If you’ve enjoyed our events this year or have new ideas you’d like to bring forward, we’d love for you to apply! There’s a range of roles available to suit different interests and skills 😊

Applications close on the 1st of August. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions 📑⏳

CMESA’s starting off Semester 2 with something new…Distill & Chill! 🍻✨

In collaboration with the CHEMMAT Department, we’re bringing you a relaxed evening of good food, drinks, and great company 😇

Come along to socialise with the Chemmat team, industry professionals, and your fellow students over drinks, burgers and fun activities to start the semester right 🍔🍺🤗

📅 Monday 28 July
📍 Urbanaut Brewery & Taproom
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Student tickets are just $10 (this includes a burger and two drinks) - spots are limited so grab yours now via the link in our bio! ⏳🎟️

CMESA’s back with something a little different…and this might just be our best wellbeing event yet 😁

Join us next Monday for small games and exercises to lift some of that Week 11 stress off your shoulders - led by CMESA’s very own (highly qualified) yoga instructor 👀🧐

P.S. Wear breathable clothes (long pants are a good idea!) and get ready for some light stretches and movement. Snacks and drinks provided ⚡️🥤

See you on the 26th of May, in 405-422 from 5PM-6PM 🧘‍♂️🌞

Looking to land an internship or grad role but not sure where to start? CMESA’s holding CV and Speed Interview Workshops as part of our Career Development Series! 💼🚀

There’ll be industry professionals with CHEMMAT backgrounds to help check your CV and hold a short interview with you so you can walk into those applications with confidence 😌💅

CV Workshop
🗓️ Monday, 12th May
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Leech Study Space (Building 401, Level 3)

Speed Interview Workshop
🗓️ Wednesday, 21st May
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Leech Study Space (Building 401, Level 3)

Spots are LIMITED so sign-up quick!

Bring a printed copy of your CV for the CV workshop, get some tips and feel more prepared heading into internship and grad role season - see you then! 🤩

Looking to land an internship or grad role but not sure where to start? CMESA’s holding CV and Speed Interview Workshops as part of our Career Development Series! 💼🚀

There’ll be industry professionals with CHEMMAT backgrounds to help check your CV and hold a short interview with you so you can walk into those applications with confidence 😌💅

CV Workshop
🗓️ Monday, 12th May
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Leech Study Space (Building 401, Level 3)

Speed Interview Workshop
🗓️ Wednesday, 21st May
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Leech Study Space (Building 401, Level 3)

Spots are LIMITED so sign-up quick via our linktree! ⏳

Bring a printed copy of your CV for the CV workshop, get some tips and feel more prepared heading into internship and grad role season - see you then! 🤩