Media Release
March 23 2006
UniSA launches defence industry systems capability
Recognising that electronic systems are a critical part of any
defence strategy, the Government of South Australia and the University
of South Australia have joined forces to encourage the development of
local skills and capability maturity in system technologies and
processes.
Today they will launch the Centre of Excellence in Defence and Industry
Systems Capability (CEDISC), which will respond to major global changes
in systems engineering thinking and practices by developing local talent
to meet those challenges.
The state government has invested $4.7 million into CEDISC, which will
work collaboratively with Defence, DSTO, industry and UniSA to provide
specific capabilities, training and services in systems and software
engineering.
UniSA’s Systems Engineering and Evaluation Centre (SEEC) will be a lead
player in the new Centre (CEDISC), based in the Mawson Lakes technology
precinct.
The DSTO Professor of Systems Engineering at SEEC, Stephen Cook, says
CEDISC aims to up-skill industry engineers so that they can undertake
the complex design and integration tasks associated with large scale
projects, like the air warfare destroyer contract. In addition to its
educational role, CEDISC will also provide a range of contract research
and consulting services to support its mission.
With its heart in South Australia, CEDISC follows the successful model
pioneered by SEEC that provides research services, coursework and
consultancy across the nation,” Prof Cook says. “We are proud to be
involved in this initiative, which will have a vital role in successful
defence project outcomes.
“There is a rosy future for highly qualified systems engineers and UniSA
has recognised the demand for these skills and responded with an
exciting range of postgraduate educational opportunities.”
Media are invited to attend the official opening of CEDISC.
Launch details
When: Thursday, 23 March 2006 from 1 – 1:45 pm
Where: Room 10, Level 1, Building J, Mawson Lakes campus, University of
South Australia
Contact for interviews
- Prof Stephen Cook office (08) 8302 3818 email stephen.c.cook@unisa.edu.au
- Alan Yates office (08) 8303 2487 email alan.yates@state.sa.gov.au
Media contact
- Geraldine Hinter office (08) 8302 0963 mobile 0417 861832 email geraldine.hinter@unisa.edu.au