Members are advised that the Annual General Meeting of the Chamber of Engineers will take place on Friday, 24th February 2012 at the Federation of Professional Associations, Sliema Road, Gzira starting at 18oohrs.

Your active participation to the AGM is important as we shall review the past year's performance and achievements while discussing our future objectives. All members are urged to attend. Kindly note that only paid-up members are entitled to vote. Membership fees will be accepted before the meeting commences.

Facing our Water Challenges

The Chamber of Engineers is proud to announce the launch of its 21st Annual Conference, entitled "Water: A 21st century challenge".  The aim of this conference is to analyse the ongoing developments and challenges being faced both locally and internationally.

In this regard, the Chamber is currently accepting submissions of abstracts related to water issues.  Contributors whose abstract is accepted will be required to give a presentation of their work during the conference, which will be held on Thursday 26th April, 2012.

During the Malta Engineering Excellence Awards, the Chamber of Engineers also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE).

CoE President Ing. Saviour Baldacchino stated that this signing was a sign of closer collaboration between the two organisations. He remarked that although an understanding already existed between the CoE and IEEE, now that it had been articulated and put on paper, it would serve as a more tangible point of reference for a healthier professional relationship.

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DATE: 10TH December 2011

Abertax, MITA, the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Malta and Ing. Vince Magri were the winners of this year’s Engineering Excellence Awards, an annual event organised by the Chamber of Engineers. Held on Wednesday 7th December at St. John Cavalier, the 10th edition included awards in three categories: Innovation, Leadership, and Lifetime Achievement. 

The awards were kindly presented by Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Chris Said, together with Chamber of Engineers President Ing. Saviour Baldachino. “This event is an opportunity to showcase the capabilities of the engineering community. With great satisfaction, we note that these Awards keep gaining profile and acceptance from industry,” stated Ing. Baldacchino, during his welcoming address. He congratulated all the winners and nominees for their high-level submissions.

The past few months have given tangible proof of the importance of engineers, their role in society, and how they can enhance that same society through the practical application of their knowledge.

Last July, the Department of Industrial Manufacturing Engineering within the University of Malta announced that it had developed a laparoscopic surgery tool which combines a pair of scissors, a hook and grasper, in order to speed up keyhole surgery. It has been reported that surgeons have taken an interest in this new instrument.