Cairns Engineering Link Project 2026

Greg Millican

Event Phone: 0400 258938

Registration

Registration includes course materials and access to CQU staff and facilities. Registration is subsidised by Engineers Australia. Morning tea and lunch to be provided by participant.



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  • Cairns
     25/09/2026
     8:45 am - 3:00 pm

Engineering the Future of Far North Queensland

From protecting the Great Barrier Reef to designing cyclone-resilient communities, engineering plays a vital role in shaping the future of Far North Queensland.

If you’re a Year 10, 11 or 12 student interested in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or STEM, this is your opportunity to experience what engineering is really like.

Hosted at CQUniversity Cairns, the Engineering Link Roadshow brings together engineers, university academics and students for a full day of hands-on engineering challenges.

Why engineering matters in Far North Queensland

Few regions in Australia offer engineering challenges as unique as Cairns.

Local engineers work in:

  • Tropical Infrastructure
  • Renewable Energy
  • Marine Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Water Resources
  • Disaster Resilience
  • Tourism Infrastructure
  • Aviation
  • Ports
  • Defence
  • Indigenous Community Projects

These challenges require innovative thinking—and the next generation of engineers will help solve them.

Learn by doing

You’ll experience:

  • Practical engineering design activities
  • Team-based problem solving
  • Project management challenges
  • Real engineering scenarios
  • University pathway information
  • Career insights from practising engineers

This isn’t about sitting in a classroom.

It’s about experiencing engineering.

Ideal for students studying

  • Mathematical Methods
  • Specialist Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Engineering
  • General Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Digital Solutions

These subjects provide an excellent foundation for engineering and many other STEM careers.

Event Details

Date: Friday 25 September 2026

Venue: CQUniversity Cairns

Time: 8:45am – 3:00pm

Cost: FREE

Proudly supported by:

  • Queensland Government
  • Engineers Australia
  • CQUniversity

Places are limited. Register now and discover how engineering can shape your future.

Engineering is a global profession

Today’s engineers design solutions that improve lives across the world.

Whether you’re interested in:

  • Climate adaptation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Sustainable Cities
  • Space Exploration
  • Robotics
  • Humanitarian Engineering
  • Renewable Energy,

engineering provides opportunities to work anywhere—from regional Queensland to some of the world’s largest international projects.

Join hundreds of students who have already discovered engineering

Previous Engineering Link participants reported:

  • An outstanding overall experience.
  • Greater confidence about engineering careers.
  • Better understanding of university pathways.
  • A stronger appreciation of the impact engineers have on society.

 

Venue:  

Venue Phone: TELG (0400 258938)

Venue Website:

Address:
42-52 Abbott Street & Shields Street, Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Australia

Description:

The Cairns campus supports more than 2,000 on-campus and online students across the Cairns region. Set in the heart of the CBD, students are a short walk away from the famous Cairns lagoon, esplanade walking paths, sports grounds, retailers and many cafés, restaurants and bars.