Welcome to the second edition of The Melbourne Engineer e-news for our alumni and friends. This month, we're excited to announce our professional Master of Engineering programs have been granted the prestigious EUR-ACE® label. We also launch our new Master of Energy Systems, which will provide graduates with the skills to be leaders in the new energy economy. Finally, we chat with alumni who are working towards a clean energy future for industry and for Australia. We hope you enjoy our latest update!

• 26 July, 1971 Engineering Alumni 40 Year Reunion
• 26 and 27 July, The Amazing Spaghetti Machine Contest
• 28 July, NICTA Seminar - Robert Klupacs, Circadian Technologies
• 9 August, Master of Energy Systems Launch
• 21 August, Open Day
• 1 September, The Engineering vs Law Great Debate
• 20 September, 1961 Engineering Alumni 50 Year Reunion
• 28 October, 150th Gala Dinner: Tickets on sale

GLOBAL RECOGNITION FOR ENGINEERING MASTERS

The professional Master of Engineering programs at the Melbourne School of Engineering are the first in Australia to be granted the EUR-ACE® label at the masters level, meaning graduates can practice professionally in continental Europe. Read more...

NEW MASTER OF ENERGY SYSTEMS

The Melbourne School of Engineering has launched an exciting new graduate program to train the future leaders in energy business and technology. The new Master of Energy Systems has been developed in close consultation with industry, and will start in 2012. Read more...

INAUGURAL NOEL MATHER PRIZE AWARDED TO TOP MECHANICAL STUDENT

Master of Engineering student, Martin Lee is the first ever recipient of the Noel Mather Memorial Prize, a generous new award for high-achieving mechanical systems students. Read more...

INDUSTRY ADVISORY GROUPS TO BOOST CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

The Melbourne School of Engineering has established six discipline-based Industry Advisory Groups to increase industry involvement in curriculum development, teaching, internship opportunities and research and industry projects. Read more...

DIRECT GEOTHERMAL ENERGY: CLEANER AND GREENER

Energy use in buildings accounts for about one quarter of Australia’s greenhouse emissions, and over half of this is for heating and cooling. Professor Ian Johnston discusses his team's research into renewable and reliable geothermal energy. Read more...