Professor Charles Moorhouse, the inaugural professor of the department, spoke about his experiences of students and lecturers back in the 1940s and 50s. Mr Harry Wragge, alumnus of the Department and former head of Telecom Research Laboratories, presented the Department with a commemorative certificate from the president of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, acknowledging the contribution of the Department to electrical engineering technology and industry in Australia and world wide. Main speaker was Professor Rodney Tucker of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His speech looked to the future of the discipline within the university and at national and international levels. With increased links to industry and other telecommunications institutions, the Department is strengthening the fundamentals of its undergraduate course - providing excellence in teaching and course choice.
Priorities aim to further the skill-base of staff as well as attract more women into engineering.
Professor Tucker was optimistic about the future and the support of the Department in an increasingly competitive environment. The evening itself was a tribute to the achievements of Melbourne electrical engineering graduates and was an opportunity for engineers in industry and research to develop and maintain links important for the future of the Department. Disclaimer and Copyright Information.