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Issue 55,
August 2008
In this issue:
Headlines
Events
The Last Word
Learning from the best in building sustainability
Great sustainability results from 40 Albert Road two years after its
‘sustainable’ refurbishment and a look at plans for Szen2, which
will embody lessons learnt and more. <more>
A breakthrough in Fuel Cell technology
From Platinum to PEDOT, reducing the platinum in fuel cells will
reduce their cost and make them even more attractive! <more>
Biogas innovations are attracting increasing interest
Waste transfer stations and landfill sites close to Australia’s
urban centres generate some 9.5 million tonnes of organic waste each
year. We can convert organic waste streams to a methane-rich gas and
then generate electricity. <more>
Electric plug-in car conversions now available
The average Australian urban commute is about 30km. If you want an
electric car (a real one, not a toy!) that will do that, conversions
are available, right here, right now. <more>
Engineering better drug delivery
Sydney University research aimed at more user friendly control of
alcoholism and insulin delivery. <more>
“Start now and here’s how” – Melbourne’s sustainability plan
Eighty Melbourne businesses working with the Committee for Melbourne
recommend that individuals, businesses and community work together
‘right now’ to adapt to the ‘locked in’ elements of climate change.
<more>
A call for stories
We love a good Australian (or other) engineering innovation story.
Got any? Let us know & we’ll help spread the word!
Send to
editor@eng.usyd.edu.au
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Warren Centre Events
Low Energy High Rise Project
Research Report Launch
11
November 2008, Central Sydney
Express your interest now email
fionah@eng.usyd.edu.au
National Energy Essay Competition
Winner announcement and presentation
20
November 2008, Central Sydney
Express your interest now email
fionah@eng.usyd.edu.au
Others Events
The 8th Annual AusIntermodal Summit
3 - 4 September 2008
Melbourne
www.ausintermodal.com
Pearcey Foundation Innovation Roundtable
11 September 2008
Westin Hotel, Sydney
http://tinyurl.com/5pgohv
Engineering Leadership: Building on Success
11 - 12 September 2008
Perth
www.celm2008.com
Energy Security - taken for granted?
17 September 2008
KPMG Auditorium, 10 Shelley St, Sydney
http://tinyurl.com/3qy9kj
World Sustainable Building Conference 2008
21 - 25 September 2008
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
www.sb08.org
Chemeca 2008
28 September - 1 October 2008
Newcastle City Hall
www.chemeca2008.com
Smart Traffic 2008
29 - 30 October 2008
Brisbane
http://tinyurl.com/5ezltv
Energy NSW...The [R]Evolution of Networks
29 - 31 October 2008
Sydney
http://tinyurl.com/66hv8z
Alternative Transport Fuels for Australia
17 - 18 November 2008
Melbourne
http://tinyurl.com/6qpd4c
16th Annual Alliance Contracting
25 - 28 November 2008
Melbourne
http://tinyurl.com/5rezrr
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