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Two engineering students from Monash University have officially broken the Australian single track speed record for a human powered vehicle, achieving speeds of 116 kilometres per hour(kmh) on a flat desert track at the World Human Powered Speed Challenge held in Nevada, United States. Monash Human Power (MHP) is a student-led engineering team from Monash … Continued
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New technology that could help restore power quickly even on high bushfire risk days 27 September 2023 Some of Victoria’s worst bushfires have been started by power lines. So, power distribution companies have installed devices that limit the energy flowing to the fault to cut the fire risk. However, in networks equipped with these devices, … Continued
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The world’s fastest electric vehicle over 1000km on a single charge is aiming for more glory when it competes in the prestigious Bridgestone World Solar Challenge next month. UNSW Sydney’s Sunswift 7, a student-built solar-powered car, is attempting to claim the honours against teams from across the globe in an amazing race that covers over … Continued
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Australian Constructors Association welcomes the NSW government’s ongoing commitment to spending on infrastructure in the budget handed down today but calls on the government to prioritise working with industry to realise a potential $17.3Bn in annual savings and provide increased clarity on the timing of major infrastructure projects like Sydney Metro West. ACA CEO Jon … Continued
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Monash University Engineering researchers have successfully used “bioinks” containing living nerve cells (neurons) to print 3D nerve networks that can grow in the laboratory and transmit and respond to nerve signals. Using a tissue engineering approach, and bioprinting with two bioinks containing living cells and non-cell materials respectively, the researchers were able to mimic the … Continued
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The first ever nuclear fusion device to be wholly designed, built and operated by students is being planned for UNSW Sydney. The program is part of the University’s Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) scheme that is designed to engage undergraduate and postgraduate students in ambitious, long-term, multidisciplinary challenges led by UNSW academics. The fusion construction project is headed … Continued
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Lismore flood repair project among engineering excellence award winners The region’s top engineers and engineering projects have been named at the 2023 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards – People & Projects Newcastle, held at the Newcastle Club. “The Engineers Australia Excellence Awards celebrate excellence in engineering and remind us of the enormous impact engineers have … Continued
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Queensland’s top engineers and engineering projects have been celebrated at the 2023 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards – People & Projects Queensland, held at Brisbane’s Emporium Hotel. The Engineers Australia Excellence Awards honour the best in engineering and highlight how engineers make a daily difference in our world,” said Engineers Australia GM Queensland Stacey Rawlings. … Continued
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Brisbane (September 8, 2023) — AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today congratulated client Mirvac on achieving an Australian first – a 6-Star Green Star Buildings v1 certified rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) for Heritage Lanes at 80 Ann Street in Brisbane. AECOM provided the project’s sustainability and wellness consultancy … Continued
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The Territory’s top engineers and engineering projects have been honoured at the 2023 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards – People & Projects Northern Division, held at the Darwin Hilton today. “The Engineers Australia Excellence Awards are not just about celebrating the best of engineering. They remind us of the consistent impact engineers have on … Continued
