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A new partnership between Engineers Australia and Energy Networks Australia will play a crucial role in equipping Australia with the engineering expertise required for a smooth transition to renewable energy. The agreement will see the organisations work together across three key areas aimed at building the competency and recognition of engineers within the energy … Continued
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UNSW engineers are examining ways that solar panels can be implanted in the human retina to restore sight. Neuroprosthetics – or devices designed to interact with the nervous system to restore lost functionality – is a developing area of research that has the potential to vastly improve quality of life. One of the best-known … Continued
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Biosensing technology developed by UNSW engineers has made it possible to make portable RAT tests just as accurate as PCR tests carried out in a lab. When the pandemic started, people who felt unwell had to join long queues for lab-based PCR tests and then wait for two days to learn if they had the … Continued
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Engineers Australia has welcomed the registration of engineers in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), calling it a win for consumer confidence and public safety. “The Professional Engineers Registration Scheme reinforces the ACT Government’s commitment to public safety and consumer protection and signals a new era of professional recognition and operational efficiency within … Continued
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On this year’s World Engineering Day, we celebrate engineers at UNSW whose research is helping create a more sustainable world. Engineers have helped solve some of the world’s most wicked problems. Now more than ever, countries and organisations are concerned about their human impact on the natural world. Investments in sustainable technologies, infrastructure, … Continued
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Australia’s national body for engineering has welcomed the release of Infrastructure Victoria’s plan to reduce infrastructure emissions. The report highlights the role digital engineering is set to play in decarbonising the infrastructure sector. Engineers Australia Chief Executive Romilly Madew AO said “Eliminating infrastructure-related greenhouse gas emissions is a complex, but incredibly important … Continued
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Engineers from Australia and Spain will enjoy streamlined access to working in either country, thanks to a new Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between Engineers Australia and the General Council of Official Colleges of Industrial Engineers (CGCOII), Spain’s governing body for the industrial engineering profession. The agreement was formalised by Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew … Continued
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Engineers at UNSW have developed a way to produce a synthetic fuel from carbon dioxide using only sunlight. The research team’s process involves utilising light and heat to induce a reaction which creates synthetic methane from CO₂. Their research, published in EES Catalysis, could help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. “Methane is the major component … Continued
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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
