Engineers Australia marks International Youth Day
13 August, 2026Engineers Australia has recognised the importance of allowing young people to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle the challenges of the future.
Inaugural scholarships to support future heavy industry decarbonisation
28 July, 2026Two Adelaide University engineering students have been awarded the inaugural HILT CRC–Adelaide University Undergraduate Scholarships for industrial decarbonisation.
EA warns skills shortages remain profession’s biggest challenge
01 June, 2026Skills shortages and workforce gaps remain a significant challenge following a recent online industry poll of more than 450 industry professionals.
AI won’t restart your plant: Why practical skills matter more than ever
17 April, 2026 by Dr Steve Mackay*AI can be a good sounding-board, but people and their skills are what builds national capability.
Western Sydney University’s Factory of the Future completed
30 March, 2026The Factory of the Future is an experiential learning and innovation environment within the Bankstown City Campus of Western Sydney University.
The US market opportunity Australian engineering firms need right now
21 January, 2026 by Mark Orttung*Australia is in the midst of an engineering talent crisis, but recuiting graduates from the US could be a way to fill some gaps.
Engineers Australia warns that key engineering shortages persist
24 November, 2025Engineers Australia warns that the nation's future workforce is under strain as key engineering shortages persist.
Engineers Australia CEO calls for action to address engineering shortages
14 November, 2025The Engineers Australia CEO has called on industry and government to harness the talent of Australia's migrant engineers and strengthen the STEM pipeline.
Program assists power station workers to find new careers
07 November, 2025Workers can retrain for new careers before the Eraring Power Station closure, through Origin Energy's Future Directions Program.
TAFE Centre of Excellence to upskill workers for AUKUS
30 September, 2025A $28 million National Security TAFE Centre of Excellence will be established at TAFE SA's Regency campus.
Empowering industries through pioneering training solutions
01 August, 2025HYDAC's training program is about more than ticking boxes — it's about building real capability.
Skills are more critical than ever in today’s AI world
31 July, 2025 by Dr Steve Mackay*Our increasing reliance on AI to offload cognitive tasks weakens our memorising systems and skills.
Inspiring Gen Z to choose engineering careers
30 June, 2025Engineers Australia aims to demystify engineering, highlight its role in shaping our society, and foster curiosity and confidence in school students.
Outdated views of engineering are limiting young Australians' career choices: research
19 May, 2025Engineers Australia says that stereotypes and a widespread lack of understanding are pushing some young Australians away from engineering.
Construction begins on Central Coast Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub
22 April, 2025Not-for-profit organisation Central Coast Industry Connect has announced that construction is beginning on a Central Coast Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub.
