From first roles to industry leadership, RMIT alumni are making their mark across the engineering profession.
Dr. Collette Burke is a distinguished RMIT alum, having graduated with a PhD in Civil Engineering in 2004. She is a pre-eminent leader in Australia's infrastructure sector.
Sandra Tran reflects on her career journey since leaving RMIT as a Chemical Engineering graduate in 2022.
Andrea Fakos reflects on his 10-year career journey since graduating from RMIT as an Electrical and Electronic Engineer in 2016.
Stay up to date with the latest news, research and initiatives from the RMIT School of Engineering. Discover how the School is advancing innovation, strengthening industry partnerships and delivering impactful learning experiences for students.
A key priority for the School over the past year has been strengthening our connection with alumni.
Over the past decade, RMIT university has significantly strengthened its global standing, rising from outside the top 300 in 2015 to 119th in world in the 2027 QS World University Rankings.
Get involved in ways that suit you – support students, contribute your expertise, and stay connected with the RMIT Engineering community.
Discover how RMIT Engineering research is driving innovation and delivering real-world impact across industry and society.
From mentoring students, to delivering a guest lecture, your experience can help launch the career of a future engineer. There are many ways to give back to current students and support their learning pathways.
Host an industry site visit, sponsor a capstone or research project, speak at career events and alumni panels, offer placements and internship, join an Industry Advisory Committee or claim CDP points.
Mentor a current student and share knowledge and experience to support the next generation of engineers.
Make a meaningful contribution to a student’s education and future, helping create transformative opportunities for individuals and the wider community.
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Our annual alumni event brings together graduates, staff and current students to connect, share insights and celebrate impact. Held at RMIT’s City Campus, the evening offers a valuable opportunity to grow your professional network, engage with the next generation of engineers and reconnect with the School and wider alumni community.
The Engineering Alumni Awards recognise and celebrate graduates who are making a significant impact across industry, research and the community. Showcasing achievements at different career stages, the awards highlight the diverse contributions of our alumni and the role they play in shaping the future of engineering.
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
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