CECS - Engineering News

CECS Tops Australia in 2013 QS World University Rankings

2013-05-08 09:00:00

The 2013 QS World University Rankings by Subject have placed electronic engineering at ANU as first in Australia and computer science second.

CECS staff and students win vox pop competition

2013-05-03 09:00:00

Two video entries from CECS staff and students were awarded in a vox pop competition held at The Higher Education Technology Agenda (THETA) last month.

Inspiring women at ANU

2013-03-15 09:00:00

Three women from the College of Engineering and Computer Science have been featured in the recently launched publication, ANU Inspiring Women.

Innovative CECS graduates shine in Alumni Awards

2013-03-15 09:00:00

Two of our most successful graduates were recognised in the inaugural Alumni Awards ceremony at the weekend.

Careers Fair has a lot to offer

2013-03-14 09:00:00

Microsoft, BAE Systems, CEA Technologies, Accenture, Thales and Lockheed Martin are just a few of the many organisations that attended the recent Engineering Careers Fair at ANU.

Engineering takes on the Australian Running Festival

2013-02-25 09:00:00

The Engineering Student Association, with support from the School of Engineering, has started a running team for The Canberra Times Australian Running Festival this April 13th-14th.

2013 IARU Global Summer Program: Applications open!

2013-02-18 09:00:00

Applications are open for the 2013 IARU Global Summer Program and information sessions for ANU students will be held this week.

NYSF students inspired by engineering and computing

2013-01-30 09:00:00

Over 100 students participated in engineering and computing workshops as part of the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) held this month.

College research well above world standards

2012-12-14 09:00:00

The College of Engineering & Computer Science received very positive results in the 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia report released on 6 December.

First preferences for CECS up 10%

2012-12-14 09:00:00

ANU engineering and computing first preferences through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) are well up for 2013 with a 10% increase from the previous year. In particular, first preferences for computing degrees are up by over 20%.

Successes in ASI rounds

2012-12-13 09:00:00

CECS has done very well from the Australian Solar Institute (ASI) in 2012. In addition to the six Postdoctoral Fellowships, members of CECS have secured various collaborative grants as well as two scholarships.

New opportunities with Peking University

2012-12-04 09:00:00

A delegation from Peking University (PKU) visited ANU on 28 November to discuss opportunities for collaboration between the two universities.

Student project awarded by ACS

2012-12-04 09:00:00

A group of six Software Engineering students were recongised at the Australian Computer Society ICT Awards on Thursday 15 November.

Software Engineering students showcase their real talents

2012-11-27 09:00:00

In a recent showcase, third and fourth year Software Engineering students presented their industry projects to guests from local business, government departments and industry partners.

Inside the Researchers Lab: Episode 2

2012-11-23 09:00:00

In this second episode of 'Inside the Researchers Lab', which happened on Wednesday 7 November 2012, Professor Alistair Rendell, Deputy Dean of the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, questions guest speakers Associate Prof Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem from the School of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Adelaide and Prof Chennupati Jagadish from the ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, about what makes good research.

This series of colloquia aims to provide insights into successful research by successful researchers.

In the style of 'Inside the Actors Studio', and modelled on Proust's Questionnaire, each of our guests goes head-to-head and answers 10 pithy questions on what makes a good research problem.

ASI Postdoctoral Fellowship Winners

2012-11-20 09:00:00

The Solar team at ANU is proud to announce the addition of 6 new Australian Solar Institute Postdoctoral Fellows.

Inside the Researchers Lab

2012-11-09 09:00:00

In this first episode of 'Inside the Researchers Lab', which took place on Wednesday 24th October 2012, Professor John Hosking, Dean of the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, questions guest speakers Hugh Durrant-Whyte, CEO of NICTA, and Professor Bob Williamson from the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, about what makes good research.

This series of colloquia aims to provide insights into successful research by successful researchers.

In the style of 'Inside the Actors Studio', and modelled on Proust's Questionnaire, each of our guests goes head-to-head and answers 10 pithy questions on what makes a good research problem.

2012 Staff vs. Students Soccer Match

2012-10-25 09:00:00

The annual Staff versus Students soccer match was played on Fellows Oval on Thursday 25th October.

Excellence rewarded by motivated people
by Heather McEwen

2012-07-31 09:00:00

Universities traditionally have a fairly rich history of philanthropy that helps to extend research and education, build new facilities, and encourage access or excellence for scholars.

The reasons why benefactors support these activities and their motivation to continue to do so are as varied as the personalities and corporate cultures that they represent.

CECS has several scholarships that encourage excellence in engineering and computing and on Friday 27 July more than 60 staff and students gathered for the 2012 prize ceremony at University House.

Flying smarts

2012-07-12 09:00:00

Watch Professor Rob Mahony and some of his students take their unmanned flying vehicle (UAV) through its steps as it navigates itself through a maze!