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News | 11/08/2022

Get involved in our local ‘Engineering your Future’ STEM engagement program

Our NSW and Canberra school student engagement team has been working hard to prepare for the third year of our online engagement program Engineering your Future. The program kicks off on 30 August and is expected to reach around 140 school students per event. The events will take place fortnightly...
Abdul Salloum in front of concrete structure
News | 29/07/2022

EPIC program provides engineering pathways for refugees

The Engineering Pathway Industry Cadetship (EPIC) is an 18-month program for refugee and asylum seeker engineers. Engineers Australia graduate member Abdul Salloum is one of this year’s cadets working on a major road upgrade in Victoria. Abdul is a Syrian resident, raised in Saudi Arabia. He studied for his bachelor’s...
Susan Kreemer-Pickford, Peter Klinkten and Kristy Young
News | 25/07/2022

Australian-first battery production pilot plant launches in WA

On 11 July, the Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FBICRC) launched the Cathode Precursor Production pilot plant. The pilot plant will establish the technology and capabilities for Australia to design and build cathode precursor manufacturing facilities on a commercial and industrial scale. Cathode precursors are a crucial element of...
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Media release | 20/07/2022

Engineers Australia launches micro-credentials to boost engineering skills

Australia is in the grip of an engineering skills shortage. A new series of micro-credentials promises to help existing talent fill the gaps. Engineers Australia has launched stage one of its much-anticipated micro-credentialing as part of its efforts to combat Australia’s engineering skills shortage. Engineers Australia Chief Engineer Jane MacMaster...
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News | 11/07/2022

Engineering leader and innovator recognised in WA

On 30 June, Engineers Australia members came together to be recognised for their attainment of Fellow, Engineering Executive, Companion or Chartered status, and receive their certificates and pins from WA President Jodey Brockhurst. A highlight of the evening was a heart-warming speech by proud Nyungar (Whadjuk and Ballardong) person, Professor...
Speech | 01/12/2021

Western Sydney University graduation

Dr Bronwyn Evans AM, Engineers Australia CEO I’m honored to be here to speak to you today and share this moment on your journey. It is a remarkable position you are in because of your hard work and dedication. Congratulations. Your engineering qualifications give you the opportunity to operate across...
Speech | 01/12/2019

Why you should choose an engineering career

Dr Bronwyn Evans, Engineers Australia CEO I’ve been an engineer for almost 40 years, and I’ve got to say, it’s been an amazing experience. In your life, as high school students, have you ever wondered… “Why is it this way?” “How does it work?” “What would happen if…” I do...

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