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A medical mix-up with tragic repercussions sparked an EA submission to the NSW Government.

In 2016, two newborns were given nitrous oxide instead of oxygen after lines were mixed up in the operating theatre at Bankstown-Lidcombe hospital. The Biomedical College has helped develop 12 recommendations to avoid future tragedies. 

Overcoming barriers with plastic customers

SPONSORED CONTENT: There are differences in oil quality, and eventually, you pay the price for poor-quality oil.

What does stage 4 restrictions mean for engineers in Victoria?

While many engineers have transitioned successfully to working remotely, some engineering services cannot be performed from home.

MEDIA RELEASE | WA on track for the registration of engineers

Western Australia is on-track to require professional engineers in the building sector to be registered, with the Government opening the process for public consultation on introduction of Engineering Registration for the Building Sector in Western Australia.

Australian Engineering Excellence Awards 2020 finalists announced

Each AEEA 2020 finalist is a testament to engineering in Australia. Find out which projects are in the running and when your local virtual awards ceremony is happening.

Taking the profession’s pulse

What are the current challenges and opportunities for Australian engineering? CEO Dr Bronwyn Evans recently gave her take in an address as the first speaker to a new online group for ACT Government engineers. Here’s an edited version of what she had to say.

2020 Australia's STEM Workforce Report

Women are still dramatically underrepresented in engineering, despite gains in Australia’s STEM workforce.

In the COVID-19 environment, how do we engage students in STEM?

Hear keynote speaker inaugural Women in STEM Ambassador Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith and panelists The Hon John Brumby AO, EA CEO Dr Bronwyn Evans, NSW Young Australian of the Year Corey Tutt and Principal Kathryn Sobey discuss tangible tools, techniques and approaches to be implemented in schools.

Mentor Match: connecting graduates with Chartered members

Our new mentoring platform is connecting experienced Chartered Engineers with graduates to provide career advice and guidance like never before. 

Codes and Fire Safety

SPONSORED CONTENT: With safety and quality firmly at the heart of the Hilti way, they take us through the origins of building codes.

Could COVID-19 be making it harder for women in STEM?

What impact is the COVID-19 pandemic having on women in the STEM workforce? The Rapid Research Information Forum, chaired by the Chief Scientist, has shared its findings.