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Primary teachers to be taught engineering curriculum

The national science and technology centre, Questacon, has partnered with the Museum of Science in Boston to present professional development workshops on engineering along with resource kits to 1000 primary school teachers across Australia.

Industry leading road surface drainage systems

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Women engineers should be 'unremarkable' by now

While women engineers are still in the minority in Australia, there are some exceptions to the rule who have managed to rise to the top and thrive despite stereotypes and obstacles thrown in their paths.

Engineers move out of comfort zone onto canvas

A group of engineers have teamed up with artists in Sydney's north to create the Manly Dam Project exhibition that showcases the significant environmental and water research site and its Aboriginal heritage.

Scholarships for young engineers focused on sustainability

Five future engineering leaders have become the first to receive scholarships specially created to nurture the talent, passion and courage of students focused on global sustainability at the University of Queensland.

EA UK Chapter Technical Talk on the Digital Railway

To close the year, the UK Chapter held a technical talk on the 19th November 2019, covering the topic of the Digital Railway.

Women in engineering ramp up speed

Almost 30 engineering student teams, several led by women, have converged on Winton Motor Raceway to put their Formula-style project cars to the test, including the University of Wollongong's team whose numbers were dominated by women.

Engineering student follows in Bradfield's footsteps

A budding engineer with a transformative vision for Sydney's urbanisation to provide a better living environment and cultural experiences has been awarded the 2019 Lendlease Bradfield Scholarship at the University of Sydney.

Welcoming South Australia’s incoming 2020 President

In 2020, Engineers Australia will welcome Michael Scott to the role of South Australian President. Learn more about Michael's priorities and what he looks to bring to the role.

Adelaide Engineer takes out National Young Engineer of the Year Award

Adelaide Engineer Scott Snedden was recently named National Young Engineer of the Year at Engineers Australia’s National Congress and National Awards Dinner, held in Melbourne on 18 November.

South Australia’s Chief Entrepreneur: How a sense of entrepreneurship can benefit the engineering profession

South Australian Chief Entrepreneur Jim Whalley, along with the Office of the Chief Entrepreneur, is establishing a new model for entrepreneurship in South Australia. Called FIXE, the Future Industries eXchange for Entrepreneurship, the program stands to enable South Australia’s engineers to build their entrepreneurial skills and capitalise on the opportunities presented in our state’s future workforce.