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Engineers Australia has welcomed the appointment of Gillian Geraghty as the ACT Government’s New Chief Engineer. CEO Romilly Madew AO said Ms Geraghty is well placed to lead the territory’s engineering future. “As Director-General of Major Projects Canberra and an Engineers Australia Fellow with decades’ experience working on complex infrastructure projects and community programs, Gillian … Continued
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The centre of excellence in nuclear science innovation launches with funding for research, scholarships and academic positions. The UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre (UNIC) was launched today to advance Australia’s nuclear science industry, underpinned by a $7.5 million donation from the Sir William Tyree Foundation, which will establish a suite of research scholarships in nuclear engineering. … Continued
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Engineers Australia and Consult Australia have signed a formal collaboration agreement, marking a significant milestone in a relationship spanning almost 90 years. The collaboration, built on a shared history of engaging members and advocating for change, combines the unique views of both memberships to tackle shared challenges and seek growth opportunities. Central … Continued
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UNSW researchers have demonstrated multiple ways to write quantum information in silicon for more flexible quantum chips design. Quantum computing engineers at UNSW Sydney have shown they can encode quantum information – the special data in a quantum computer – in four unique ways within a single atom, inside a silicon chip. The feat could … Continued
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A new UNSW study shows PV modules will lose efficiency and cost more to produce in hotter regions in Australia. Industrial large-scale photovoltaic (PV) modules are being rolled out across the country as solar technology is expected to become one of the largest sources of renewable energy worldwide by 2026. However, shifts in … Continued
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Thursday, February 15MEDIA RELEASE A NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) project has developed smart fibre optic sensors which can monitor corrosion in concrete structures and help extend the service life of a bridge. While bridges are vital for economic and social growth, it is expensive to monitor their structural deterioration: the Australasian Corrosion Association estimates the … Continued
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Engineers Australia welcomes the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Final Report and is urging the Australian Government to adopt the panel’s recommendations and its Diversity in STEM Program Strategy. The report makes eleven recommendations to increase the diversity of Australia’s STEM system, from promoting equity and diversity throughout the educational journey and STEM careers … Continued
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DB Schenker has appointed Vishal Sharma as the new CEO for the Region Asia Pacific. Vishal brings more than 30 years of experience in the logistics sector and has been serving as CEO for DB Schenker’s Cluster Greater China since 2021. He joined DB Schenker in 2018 as the CEO of the Cluster Indian Subcontinent. … Continued
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Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced a new partnership with Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB) to support sustainable development in our local and regional communities. Rockwell Automation and EWB share a vision that encouraging young students to develop a sustainability mindset, supported by curiosity and … Continued
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Global Positioning Systems turned 50 years old last year with the ‘golden’ anniversary of the US Air Force being given approval in 1973 to develop the Navstar GPS. GPS has since become a vital component of everyday life that is largely taken for granted by the billions of people who use it for positioning, navigation … Continued
