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News | 03/11/2023

International recognition for Australian engineering educator Professor Sally Male

Professor Sally Male FIEAust has been awarded the World Federation of Engineering Organisation’s (WEFO) Medal for Excellence in Engineering Education.
Romilly Madew sitting on a chair, on a stage, alongside two other women and a man
News | 30/10/2023

Careers for Net Zero – engineers required

Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO presented on a panel at the high-profile Careers for Net Zero campaign launch in Melbourne last Thursday. Other headline speakers included Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Atlassian Mike Cannon Brookes and Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allan.
Woman typing on laptop with a calculator next to her
News | 11/09/2023

Engineers Australia responds to Universities Accord Interim Report

The Australian Universities Accord Interim Report provides a framework for the future of university education in Australia. It contains five key recommendations for action to achieve a high-quality and equitable education system.
Media release | 06/09/2023

Engineers Australia applauds Government's investment in AUKUS engineering education

Peak engineering body Engineers Australia has today welcomed the Albanese Government's announcement of $128.5 million investment over four years to fund 4,000 additional university places to help power the AUKUS workforce. Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO praised the Government for their commitment to addressing skills shortages in the engineering...
News | 31/07/2023

Education overhaul: Holistic approach the secret to improved student and teacher outcomes

In the ever-evolving education landscape, the quality of teaching plays a pivotal role in shaping student outcomes. The education ministers’ proposed overhaul of teaching standards focused on how we train teachers to teach. While this aspect is undoubtedly crucial, it is important to recognise that it is just one piece...
One white wind turbine side on with blue sky in the background
News | 05/05/2023

Australia’s largest wind turbines added to evolving energy grid in Queensland

Queensland is on the journey to 70 per cent renewable energy by 2032 and major renewable projects are being rolled out across the state.
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Media release | 04/05/2023

Freeway of the future receives Australia’s top construction industry award

The M80 Ring Road Upgrade from Sydney Road to Edgars Road is the winner of the 2023 Australian Construction Achievement Award.
Three girls sitting in a circle making structures with long thin pasta and marshmallows
News | 11/04/2023

Paying it forward for engineering week in Canberra

Engineers Australia Canberra worked with eight engineering companies to deliver a STEM program for local schools during Engineering Week.
Damian Odgen and Simon Koger at the parliamentary inquiry into plastics
News | 03/04/2023

Engineers Australia gets a seat at select federal inquiry into plastics pollution across Australia’s waterways

Engineers Australia was invited to give evidence at the influential House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water.

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