Max Spencer Karinen

Cooks Hill, NSW

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours)

Max believes that integrating our cities into biodiverse habitats will create healthier, more sustainable places to live. As a member of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) Newcastle and as a volunteer for Food Not Bombs Newcastle, Max helps lead and develop grassroots action on climate issues and provide community care and mutual aid for those in need. He views climate change as both a social justice and environmental issue that needs to be addressed on many levels to ensure nobody is left behind in the bright future we are creating. Working alongside his fellow volunteers and likeminded activists inspires Max to keep going when problems seem overwhelming. As a Ma & Morley Scholar, he looks forward to meeting community leaders and creating a network that will help achieve positive change together.

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.