CQU Bundaberg science lecturer Desirae Kirby was thrilled to play host to 31 visiting engineers and chemists from the Burnett Local Group of Engineers Australia and the Southern Institute of Sugar Technologists last Thursday evening.

Following a welcoming address by Head of Campus Professor Phillip Clift, the guests were treated to a presentation on the construction of the new $5 million academic and research buildings, incorporating a 64-seat teaching laboratory, 2 research laboratories, a sound studio, offices and administration area.  The visit concluded with a tour of the facilities and refreshments.

Desirae Kirby in her role as Chairman of Burnett Local Group - Engineers and Bob Howard, Chairman, Southern Institute of Sugar TechnologistsMs Kirby said the good attendance on the night was an indication of our members high level of interest in this visit.

"Members were impressed by the size of the campus, the range of expertise and the standard of facilities to be found in Bundaberg," she said.
Engineers Australia members Philip Atherton and Ross Hunter

Networking on campus