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Engineers Australia response to Government’s new migration strategy and Infrastructure Australia (IA) Market Capacity Report

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    “Australia’s migration policy must strike a balance between protecting the interests of local workers and harnessing the extensive pool of skilled migrants. In this age of rapid technological advancements and global interconnectedness, an equitable and fair migration system that aligns with Australia’s socio-economic objectives is essential,” says Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO. … Continued

Graphene oxide study strengthens the case for smart concrete

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Engineers have added graphene oxide to cement mixture to make stronger 3D printed concrete that is easier to print, paving the way to create potential ‘smart’ walls that can monitor cracks.  The research, conducted by RMIT University and University of Melbourne, is the first to investigate the effects of graphene oxide on the printability and … Continued

Climate Smart Engineering Conference starts tomorrow

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  Australia’s most respected engineering and climate experts will headline the 2023 Climate Smart Engineering Conference, (CSE23), Engineers Australia’s flagship event to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Tomorrow, Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 November 2023. “Since its foundation in 2021, CSE has become a focal point for debate and knowledge sharing. … Continued

Launch of the Australian Railway Research and Innovation Network

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Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for Manufacturing, together with the National Rail Manufacturing Advocate, Ms Jacqui Walters, will today launch the Australian Railway Research and Innovation Network (AusRRIN), a network of five Australian universities recognised individually for delivering excellence in railway research along with key railway industry and … Continued

New ARC hub to boost 2D materials manufacturing research

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Launched yesterday, a new research hub hosted by Monash University at the Faculty of Engineering will foster research and commercialisation of 2D materials like graphene with a vast range of applications including in water treatment, batteries, coatings, paints and sensors.    The new Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub for Advanced Manufacturing of 2D Materials … Continued

New report reveals deepening engineering skills crisis

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Under embargo until noon Wednesday 15 November   New report reveals deepening engineering skills crisis   Engineers Australia has today released the Statistical Overview of the Engineering Profession report, shedding light on the concerning state of Australia’s engineering workforce.   Speaking at the Parliament House launch, Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO said the analysis … Continued

Launch of The Engineering Profession Statistical Overview Report

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MEDIA ALERT – REMINDER Launch of The Engineering Profession Statistical Overview ReportAustralia’s engineering skills and labour shortage is currently at its highest point in over a decade   What:   Engineers Australia will launch The Engineering Profession Statistical Overview Report and interactive dashboard. This report draws upon data from the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census, … Continued

MEDIA ALERT: Launch of The Engineering Profession Statistical Overview Report

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Australia’s engineering skills and labour shortage is currently at its highest point in over a decade   What:   Engineers Australia will launch The Engineering Profession Statistical Overview Report and interactive dashboard. This report draws upon data from the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census, supplemented by the latest education and migration datasets. Insights from the … Continued