Global Energy Prize honours scientists for rechargeable batteries, physics work
19 April, 2013The Global Energy Prize (GEP), one of the world’s most prestigious awards recognising outstanding achievements across the world in energy research and technology, has announced this year’s two honourees for their important contributions and research in rechargeable batteries and physics.
Accolades for 73 years of sugar innovation
18 April, 2013Two QUT researchers have received industry accolades for their commitment to innovating Australia’s sugar industry.
Nominations now open for NSW Green Globe Awards
17 April, 2013Nominations are now open for the NSW Government’s 14th annual Green Globe Awards, celebrating environmental excellence and innovation in NSW.
Award-winning research improves wind power reliability
05 April, 2013A Curtin University researcher who has improved the reliability of wind-generated energy entering the grid was recently awarded the prestigious John Madsen Medal by Engineers Australia.
Nominations open for 2013 Premier’s Sustainability Awards
13 March, 2013Nominations for the 2013 Premier’s Sustainability Awards are now open, recognising individuals and groups who have made an outstanding contribution to promoting business sustainability in Queensland.
Planting some Smart Seeds
06 March, 2013A resilient energy system and a concept to improve a problematic intersection are the winners of the inaugural Smart Seeds program.
Caterpillar customers honoured by EPA for LFG projects
04 March, 2013Four Caterpillar customers were among the eight landfill gas (LFG) energy development groups honoured at the Landfill Methane Outreach Program’s (LMOP) 16th Annual Conference and Project Expo, sponsored by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Commercial categories now recognised in prestigious international design award
26 February, 2013The Australian International Design Awards (AIDA) has announced the launch of additional categories, including the awarding of the most innovative and sophisticated designs in ‘Commercial and Industrial’, and ‘Hardware and Building’.
Innovation award for ‘inspiring’ company
20 February, 2013The annual Innovator Award from Environmental Choice New Zealand has been won by fitness centre company Les Mills.
Academy awards excellence in science
18 February, 2013The Australian Academy of Science today opened applications for its 2014 round of prestigious awards, including career and early career researcher awards, travelling fellowships, research bursaries and conference support.
Royal Society award boosts micro energy generation
18 February, 2013A professor at the University of Bath has been awarded an esteemed Wolfson Research Merit Award from Royal Society for her work in the field of low-carbon research.
Property innovation and excellence in the spotlight
15 February, 2013From shopping centres to schools, and from hospitals to heritage-listed offices, 108 finalists from around Australia have been named in the 2013 Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
Winning engineers take centre stage for award launch at Powerhouse Museum
12 February, 2013The Sydney Division of Engineers Australia launched the Engineering Excellence Awards Sydney 2013 (EEAS) last week at the Powerhouse Museum in conjunction with the opening of an interactive exhibit of last year’s award-winning entries.
Solar charger a green tech success
06 February, 2013A former winner of a green tech award has struck success both locally and overseas with its in-house designed MPPT solar charger. Sydney-based electronics manufacturer GSL Electronics won one of the inaugural 2009 Consensus Green Tech Awards which will again be presented in April this year.
Arup named finalist in 2013 BRW Client Choice Awards
05 February, 2013Global design and engineering firm Arup has been named a finalist in four categories in the prestigious 2013 BRW Client Choice Awards. This is the company’s third consecutive year of reaching the finals.
