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Site visit: Perth City Farm, engineered for circularity

Site visit: Perth City Farm, engineered for circularity

In recognition of National Volunteer Week, join Engineers Australia for a special site tour at Perth City Farm. This tour offers volunteers the opportunity to explore circular economy principles in action and see how sustainable systems are applied within an urban farming environment.

Perth City Farm is an ideal setting to showcase practical circularity, from composting and soil regeneration to resource reuse and community-led sustainability education. This facility highlights a shared commitment to minimising waste, regenerating natural systems and designing for long-term environmental resilience.

Circular economy thinking aligns closely with Engineers Australia’s focus on sustainable infrastructure, climate‑conscious design, ethical practice and innovation, and reinforces the themes of World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, which recognises the essential role engineers play in shaping a sustainable and resilient future.

DEADLINE: Australasia GreenGown Awards

Applications are now open for the 2026 Green Gown Awards Australasia, celebrating the institutions and individuals driving sustainability leadership across the tertiary sector.

This year includes a new Digital Futures category, recognising innovative digital projects that enhance sustainability in tertiary education. The biennial Powerful Partnership category also returns, celebrating high-impact collaborations within and beyond the sector. With a broad mix of organisational and individual categories, there are plenty of opportunities to showcase your work.

Organisational categories are open to any tertiary education establishment – including all post-16 educational institutions such as universities, colleges, TAFE, Polytechnics and learning and skills institutions. Individual categories are open to staff and students of ACTS member organisations.

Innovative Industries of the Future (iiF) 2026

A premier economic event series culminating in a two‑day conference in Bunbury, 27–28 October 2026.

Where investors, industry and government connect on advanced manufacturing, energy, agritech and the circular economy.

Why attend:

  • Hear directly from leaders in their field offering knowledge and insights applicable to local industries including your workplace
  • Network with like-minded leaders, decision-makers and innovators
  • Gain insights into emerging technologies and workforce trends
  • Be prepared for the trends shaping the future
  • Explore investment opportunities

DEADLINE: AusSRC HPC Funding Applications Close

The Australian SKA Regional Centre (AusSRC) is proud to launch the Astronomy Resources for Industry Applications (ARIA) Program, a new initiative designed to accelerate innovation through access to high-performance computing (HPC).
AusSRC is Australia’s contribution to the international SKA Regional Centre Network (SRCNet). The SRCNet will support the global flow of data and processing needed for the SKA telescopes – the two most advanced radio telescopes in the world, located in Australia and South Africa.
One of AusSRC’s goals is to support discovery and delivery of impact beyond radio astronomy. By working with industry to foster data-intensive innovations across sectors, AusSRC aims to leverage astronomy capabilities to generate broad benefits to the Australian economy and community.

The ARIA Program has been established to provide Australian start-ups and small to medium businesses with access to HPC resources to enable innovation in products and services aligned with key technical priorities.

For the 2026 inaugural funding round, AusSRC will support projects focused on:

  • Data Management
  • Data Visualisation
  • Data Compression

We are seeking applications from SMEs and start-ups that would benefit from HPC capability but face barriers accessing research-based or large-scale infrastructure schemes.

Applications are open to organisations from any industry excluding astronomy that can demonstrate how covering HPC-related expenses would directly enable innovation in one or more of the priority areas.

For a full explanation of the ARIA Program, please refer to the ARIA Program Guidelines and ARIA Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

UNSW Perth Alumni Talks | The Future of Mining

Join fellow alumni in Perth for an exclusive thought leadership event featuring Professor Serkan Saydam, Chair of Mining Engineering at UNSW Sydney and Director of the UNSW ARC Research Hub for Next Generation Mining Methods (NextGenMIN). 

Professor Sadam will explore how the industry must shift from simply adopting new technologies to creating new knowledge, integrating advanced technology and human capital to design mining systems designed for:

  • Zero waste
  • Zero (net) emissions
  • Zero (human) entry
  • Improved safety, productivity and efficiency

Aeroecology: challenges, opportunities and its societal relevance

University of Amsterdam Professor Judy Shamoun-Baranes shares insights from her study of Aeoecology and its relevance in society.

The first event as part of the Murdoch University HBI Visiting Scholar Lecture Series

Through several examples of long term collaboration and societal engagement, Judy will demonstrate how they have used aeroecological research to sup-port aviation safety, the energy transition and inspire fascination and appreciation for life in the air.

Circular Design & Innovation: Empowering the Commercial Transition ahead of Climate Action Week

Businesses are consuming more resources than ever — yet waste, inefficiency and lost value remain built into how many products and systems are designed. As pressure mounts from climate targets, procurement expectations and rising costs, circular design is no longer a niche sustainability concept, but a commercial imperative.

This webinar explores how circular thinking can be applied across design, materials and business models to unlock efficiency, reduce waste and create long-term value. From early design decisions through to production, use and end-of-life, the session will unpack how designers and businesses can move beyond linear approaches and embed circular principles in ways that are practical, scalable and commercially viable.

Join us for a grounded, real-world discussion featuring practitioners working at the intersection of innovation, design and sustainability. Through case studies, lived experience and panel discussion, speakers will share what’s working, what’s challenging, and where the biggest opportunities lie for organisations ready to transition from intention to action.

GreenTech Hub Summer Sundowner

Since its launch in August 2025, the WA GreenTech Hub has been driving innovation, building connections and supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future for Western Australia.

Now, let’s take some time to celebrate! Come and join us on Wednesday 25 February from 4 to 7 PM for a relaxed late-afternoon sundowner where we’ll celebrate our achievements, share what’s next in energy transitions and bring together stakeholders, industry partners and the wider community, while enjoying drinks, light refreshments and lively conversations in a welcoming and informal setting.

Don’t miss out, this is your chance to connect, reflect and imagine the future together!

We’re looking forward to having you there!

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/greentech-summer-sundowner

DEADLINE: Churchill Fellowship

The Fellowship provides funding and support for Australians to travel overseas (typically 4-8 weeks) to investigate a topic they’re passionate about. The only requirement? You need to bring what you learn back to Australia and share it with others. Applications open 26 Feb 2026.

You don’t need a degree. You don’t need to be an academic. You can do a Churchill Fellowship on any topic, provided there is a benefit to Australia and your community by you sharing your knowledge or skills. You need curiosity, commitment, and a clear vision for how your learning will create positive change.

Perth information sessions

5 March 2026 at 5.30 pm (AWST), Australian Institute of Management WA (76 Birkdale St, Floreat)

7 March 2026 at 10.00 am (AWST), Access Care Network Australia (ACNA) (5 Sangiorgio Ct, Osborne Park)

Smart Systems Engineering for Sustainable Networks

In recognition of World Engineering Day (WED) 2026, join us in celebrating Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future Through Innovation and Digitalisation.

This panel discussion explores how smart systems, AI, and real-time data are being applied across transport, energy, water, and built assets to create sustainable, resilient, and high-performing infrastructure networks. The session brings together leading experts in systems engineering, digital advisory, and complex infrastructure integration to share practical insights, emerging digital practices, and lessons learned from real-world applications.

The discussion will highlight:

  • how systems engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) underpin smart, resilient infrastructure
  • the role of digital intelligence, AI, and real-time data in optimising asset performance and sustainability
  • socio-technical considerations, organisational barriers, and governance challenges in digital transformation
  • practical approaches for embedding emerging digital engineering practices into legacy systems