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Millions allocated to boost Australia’s manufacturing capability

Universities and the CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, are partnering up to share their unique capabilities in precision manufacturing through a $45 million partnership, made possible thanks to the Australian Government’s $370 million Trailblazer Universities Program. Assistant Minister for Education, Anthony Chisholm visited the CSIRO’s Lab22 in Melbourne today to speak with the experts who have spearheaded the creation of the lab’s specialist equipment and highlight the importance of university and industry partnerships.

Pioneering Defence Education: Combat Systems Engineering Micro-credentials

In September, the Defence Trailblazer proudly hosted the inaugural learner cohort for the Introduction to Systems Engineering Micro-Credential, at the University of Adelaide. The ground-breaking offering is part of the Combat Systems Engineering Micro-Credentials initiative, and brought together professionals from leading defence companies, including Lockheed Martin Australia, Praetorian Aeronautics, and Advanced Navigation, for an intensive three-day workshop.