Tag: Engineers Australia
Engineering takes centre stage during National Science Week 2026
Engineers Australia is using National Science Week 2026 to showcase engineering to young Australians through hands-on activities designed to highlight the profession’s role in creativity, innovation and problem-solving.
Engineers Australia highlights pathways for young engineering talent
Engineers Australia is highlighting the need to support young people entering the engineering profession, citing workforce demand and concerns about early-career opportunities.
NAPLAN maths results highlight need for stronger STEM foundations, says Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia has stated the latest NAPLAN results highlight the need for stronger mathematics education, after national results showed around one in three Australian students did not meet national benchmarks and numeracy performance remained mixed across year levels.
Engineers cite productivity as AI’s biggest impact on profession, survey finds
A majority of engineers believe artificial intelligence (AI) is improving productivity rather than replacing engineering expertise, according to a new industry survey released by Engineers Australia.
Engineers Australia backs national AI framework, calls for engineering input in policy development
Engineers Australia has welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement of a new national framework for artificial intelligence (AI), saying engineering expertise should play a central role in the development and implementation of future AI policy.
Engineers Australia highlights young engineer development on World Youth Skills Day
Engineers Australia has marked World Youth Skills Day by highlighting the role of young engineers in developing the skills needed to address Australia's future challenges and calling for continued investment in engineering education and workforce development.
Engineers recognised for national contributions in King’s Birthday Honours
Several members of Engineers Australia have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, with the organisation congratulating recipients for their contributions to engineering, education, industry and the broader community.
Engineers Australia warns of talent shortfall as demand rises
Engineers Australia has warned that skills shortages and workforce gaps remain the most significant challenge facing the engineering profession, following the results of a recent industry poll.
Workforce strategy critical to R&D reform, Engineers Australia says
Engineers Australia has welcomed the release of the Australian Government’s final Strategic Examination of Research & Development (SERD) Report, pointing to the need for a coordinated workforce strategy as central to delivering its proposed reforms.
Engineers Australia underscores engineering role in updated Infrastructure Priority List
Engineers Australia has welcomed Infrastructure Australia’s latest Infrastructure Priority List (IPL), which identifies five key areas critical to addressing the nation’s transport, water security, and energy challenges.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
