Global youth leaders launch Youth Ready Employer Programme At just 25, Jack Parsons, the British entrepreneur, has established his own organisation, The Youth Group, which works with 1.7 million young people and 1,500 ambassadors, along with more than 200 employers / companies across the UK, to help people aged 18 to 30 transition into fulfilling,ContinueContinue reading “Partnering up for the youth of tomorrow”
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NZTE bolsters support for businesses impacted by COVID-19
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise has launched a $4 million Export Business Continuity Service, in partnership with PwC and Deloitte, focussed on its export customers to help manage the impacts of Covid-19. The service is for New Zealand businesses who have established export markets and will provide them with access to one-on-one professional services includingContinueContinue reading “NZTE bolsters support for businesses impacted by COVID-19”
New dates announced for EMEX Exhibition
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, trade show organiser XPO has announced EMEX will be rescheduled until later in the year. The event, which was set to run on 5-7 May, will now be held on the 12-14 October 2020. “The Prime Minister and the Ministry of Health have updated their positions across the past 72ContinueContinue reading “New dates announced for EMEX Exhibition”
KiwiSaver ban on fossil fuels a ‘dishonest distraction’ – Straterra
The decision to prevent KiwiSaver default funds from investing in fossil fuels is being described as “virtue-signaling hypocrisy” by New Zealand’s minerals sector industry organisation Straterra. Straterra CEO, Chris Baker says the move won’t have any impact on emissions. “We support moves towards a low carbon economy and the transition out of fossil fuels butContinueContinue reading “KiwiSaver ban on fossil fuels a ‘dishonest distraction’ – Straterra”
Group promotes LGBTQI+ inclusion in engineering
Members of the LGBTQI+ community and their allies will have a united voice in the engineering industry thanks to a new group aiming to promote inclusion. The independent industry group InterEngineer was launched in Sydney by Aurecon, Pride in Diversity and Engineers Australia and is designed to promote LGBTQI+ inclusion through networking and advocacy activities. The launch of this groupContinueContinue reading “Group promotes LGBTQI+ inclusion in engineering”
Cyber security challenges engineers – World Engineering Day
Cyber security and environmental issues are the biggest challenges facing engineers over the next 25 years, a survey has revealed. The Global Engineer survey results, released on the first UNESCO World Engineering Day (March 4) show that one in five engineers believe securing cyberspace is the most daunting challenge. Sustaining land and oceans, creating cleanContinueContinue reading “Cyber security challenges engineers – World Engineering Day”
Advancing oil rig safety with automation
Nearly a decade after the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the offshore oil industry remains notoriously dangerous. Accidents on oil rigs threaten human life, cost billions in damage repair and leave irreversible effects on the environment. To help reduce the risk of accidents, some oil rigs are sending their human workers ashore and turning toContinueContinue reading “Advancing oil rig safety with automation”
Engineering endurance – Cycling for Kidney kids
Swages Engineering general manager Lewis Stronge is about to set off on the ride of his life – and it’s all for charity. The 63-year-old will join up to 600 other cyclists on the Tour Aotearoa route which highlights some of New Zealand’s best Cycle Trail Great Rides, Heartland Rides and back roads. His goalContinueContinue reading “Engineering endurance – Cycling for Kidney kids”
GRP shelters provide advanced protection for offshore process analysers
Shelters fabricated from glassfibre-reinforced polyester are protecting gas metering instrumentation from the harsh North Sea environment on an offshore platform upgrade project engineered by Oil & Gas Systems Limited. Two outdoor shelters – supplied by Intertec Instrumentation – provide lightweight and corrosion-resistant protection for gas chromatograph analysers and process transmitters mounted above new natural gasContinueContinue reading “GRP shelters provide advanced protection for offshore process analysers”
As good as new
To buy new or second-hand? When purchasing a car, consumers tend to make their decision based largely on price. And if you happen to have a well-maintained car in the garage whose only downside is a stuttering engine, then a trip to the workshop is usually the first port of call. A similar approach canContinueContinue reading “As good as new”
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