The University of Queensland Chapter is based on campus and aims to be visible, provide opportunities, and celebrate our achievements. We work within our local and extended community to further EWBs aims and goals and to provide UQ students with opportunities to make a difference. We are involved in many local projects, education initiatives, and events. Please browse this page for more information.
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23rd March 2010
Volunteer Overseas with EWB!
For a life changing experience and the opportunity to work in community development, apply for an Engineers Without Borders overseas secondment today. Applications are now open and close on Monday 5th April for August deployment. Go to www.ewb.org/volunteer for more information.
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10th March 2010
South East Queensland are smashing it!
I just wanted to say well done to the South East Queensland Chapter for their efforts on the new EWB website. They’ve had over 700 hits already this year… more than any other chapter!
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10th March 2010
The Video Diary Room!
Check out the videos from the EWB National Council 2010 Video Diary Room
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Education on energy reduction measures and the installation of photovoltaic solar panels with the Kooma Traditional Owners Association. Check out the project overview here.
The EWB Undergraduate Research Program allows EWB to work collaboratively with community partners, universities and research institutions to assist communities, provide students with real world experience, and build the capacity of all partners.
EWB chapters around Australia are hosting one and two day workshops called "Pathways to Working with Developing Communities". These interactive workshops provide an excellent opportunity for EWB members to learn more about EWB and explore opportunities to engage in work with communities.
The Engineers Without Borders Challenge (EWB Challenge) is an Australasian design program for first-year university students. Students work in teams to develop conceptual designs for projects identified by EWB's community partners that contribute towards the sustainable development of disadvantaged communities.
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Kooma Traditional Owners Association Incorporated (KTOAI) aims to manage its traditional land for cultural and natural heritage protection in Murra Murra and Bendee Downs. EWB and KTOAI signed a formal partnership agreement in 2008, to improve the quality of life of Kooma people through education and sustainable engineering projects.
The South East Queensland Chapter aims to:
- Provide volunteering opportunities through participation in projects, local and abroad
- Be visible in the local community and the corporate world
- Create awareness through education initiatives, workshops and speaker nights
- Celebrate our achievements and provide regular social events
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