Ticket to ride
In late 2008 the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science won a $3.8M grant from the federal government to develop ways to deliver engineering courses for undergraduates and graduates so that students and lecturers had flexibility in the ways in which they are able to learn and teach while staying in their local universities. It's also a cost-effective method of accessing courses and sharing resources based on the strengths of each university. Another bonus is the national internship program - the cross institutional Integrated Graduate Development Program - to create links with industry and fast track graduates into their initial careers.
ANU partnered with the University of South Australia to provide this flexibility for students and lecturers in each university so that they potentially get the best of both worlds, and today launched the website for what is known as the Engineering 'Hubs and Spokes' Project, which is likened to a bicycle wheel.
"There are several ways to interpret the metaphor of a bicycle wheel, a remarkable feat in itself, to illustrate a core strength, reach and a level of support that belies the structure," said Professor Chris Baker, Dean of the College.
"I'm very pleased that this joint venture between ANU and UniSA aimed at increasing educational diversity will help both institutions appear more attractive to engineering students."
Visit the Engineering Hubs and Spokes website for more information.
