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Student representation and voting on YEA Committees  Since Young Engineers Australia’s inception it has been common practice for students to vote and hold office bearer positions on Young Engineers Australia (YEA) committees. It was recently brought to the attention of the Young Engineers Australia National Committee (YEANC) that students are, in fact, both ineligible to vote in such elections and to hold office bearer positions on YEA committees. The YEANC is of the opinion that it is important students have a voice as to who represents them and have the opportunity to contribute to their Young Engineer groups and committees, particularly as they make up such a large proportion of YEA members. The YEANC is currently consulting YEA members through our YEA divisions on these issues. Following this consultation, YEANC, with the assistance of Engineers Australia’s legal adviser, will prepare a paper and draft regulation for Engineers Australia’s Council to consider. The proposed amendment to the regulations would allow: - Students to vote at YEA meetings - Students to be office bearers of YEA committees. I welcome any feedback from members to yea@engineersaustralia.org.au. Dr Jessica Andrewartha is chair of the Young Engineers Australia National Committee. |
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Engineering students acknowledged at Swinburne Swinburne University's best engineering students from 2010 were recognised at the annual Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences Prize Giving Ceremony on 13 May. A total of 30 awards were presented to students on the night. Awards were broad ranging and recognised outstanding achievements by students from different disciplines and at various stages in their university career. Recent graduate Carla Zampaglione was presented with the W.P. Brown Medal. Instigated by Engineers Australia in memory of Swinburne alumnus Dr William Piper Brown, this prize recognises the best all-round final year undergraduate engineering student, taking into consideration academic results and community service. Zampaglione was also awarded the Design Institute of Australia award and the FW Green Memorial Prize. |
Engineering graduate wins Cambridge scholarship University of Melbourne geomatic engineering graduate Sophie Atkinson has been awarded a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to pursue engineering for sustainable development research at the University of Cambridge. She will undertake a Master of Philosophy in Engineering for Sustainable Development, a taught masters program that accepts only 35 students each year and addresses the challenges of achieving sustainable development; socially, economically and environmentally. In 2011, 85 scholarships have been awarded, with just four from Australia. The Gates Cambridge Scholarships were established by a $210 million donation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. They are highly competitive full-cost awards available to students outside the United Kingdom for full-time graduate study and research in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.They are awarded on intellectual and leadership ability and a desire to contribute to society. Applications for 2011 have closed, but for information on the 2012 application process click here. |
Work and learn in China The Australia-China Council and the China-Australia Chamber of Commerce are offering Australian students the opportunity to work and learn Mandarin in China. With positions available across seven sectors including engineering, successful applicants will receive: *return flights to China *a minimum nine-month internship with a participating company *a stipend to cover living costs *Mandarin language training *sponsorship to attend AustCham industry events *mentoring. The goal of this program is to foster a generation of young Australian leaders who are fluent in the language, culture and economy of China. Applications close on 15 July. For more information visit www.AustCham.org or contact Ben Johnston at graduatecareers@austcham.org. |
Monash to celebrate engineering anniversary Monash University is hosting a black tie gala dinner to mark 50 years since the first intake of students into the university's faculty of engineering. The dinner, to be hosted on 3 November at Melbourne Town Hall, will open its doors to Monash engineering students, alumni and academics. Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend. Registrations for the dinner close 31 July. To purchase tickets visit the Monash faculty of engineering website. |
Undergraduate civil scholarship at La Trobe La Trobe University is offering international students a scholarship to study civil engineering at its regional campus in Bendigo. The scholarship, worth $20,000 over 4 years, will be offered to all students who meet the entry requirements and accept an offer to study the Bachelor of Civil Engineering at the Bendigo campus starting in Semester 1 (March) 2012. Students applying for this scholarship must have received 70% or above in Year 12 of high school or equivalent, and must meet IELTS and TOEFL English language requirements. To apply for the scholarship, or obtain more information on the requirements, click here. |
Water scholarships for 2012 Scholarships are now open to study the International WaterCentre's Master of Integrated Water Management in 2012. The International WaterCentre allocates a number of full and partial scholarships each year to outstanding Australian and international students entering the Master of Integrated Water Management program on a full-time or part-time study basis. Full-time tuition scholarships are valued at $41,520, and part-time tuition scholarships are also available. Scholarship applications close 1 August, and the program starts at the University of Queensland Brisbane campus in February 2012. To apply for the scholarship, visit the website. |
UNSW iCinema exports to China One of China’s leading mine safety research and development bodies, the Shenyang Research Institute of China Coal Technology & Engineering Group, has signed a $1 million deal to use the Advanced Visualisation and Interaction Environment (AVIE) technology developed by the University of New South Wales’ iCinema Centre in a new training facility. In the past three years the Australian mining industry has installed AVIE technology at four Australian sites as part of a $6.1 million commercialisation. These have been used to teach mine workers how to survive life-threatening workplace hazards and have led to worldwide interest, with China the first completed installation outside of Australia. AVIE technology will also be making its theatrical debut this month for the Sydney Film Festival in the cinematic artwork, Scenario. |
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