The Engineering Link Group

Day 1 of the 2026 Queensland Bridge Competition at QUT (Queensland University of Technology) . We continue to be so grateful to Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland and Engineers Australia for their wonderful support. So far we've tested over 40 bridges and we are not even half way! Regional testing occurring for the rest of August! Who will take home their share of the $2000 in prize money! Thank you to Dr Mark Limb (Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - QUT) and Joshua O'Brien (Graduate Engineer - TMR) for sharing the excitement of their professions.

The 2026 Queensland Bridge Competition is now open for school registrations, and we'd love to see your students take on the challenge!

This isn't just a bridge-building competition—it's an opportunity for students to experience real engineering. They'll design, test, problem-solve, collaborate, and discover just how creative engineering can be.

✅ Open to Years 5–12
✅ Teams of up to 4 students
✅ FREE to enter
✅ Multiple testing locations across Queensland, starting Aug 10 at QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
✅ $2,000 prize pool
✅ Schools receive an official load hook once registered to help students begin designing their bridge.

Whether you're an experienced STEM school or looking for an engaging project to inspire students for the first time, the Queensland Bridge Competition is a fun, authentic engineering challenge that develops teamwork, creativity, resilience and critical thinking.

💥 Will your students challenge the long-standing competition record of 86.6 kg?

Don't miss the chance to be part of one of Queensland's longest-running and most exciting engineering competitions.

👉 Register your school today: https://www.telg.com.au/qldcompetition/

Tag a teacher, STEM coordinator or school that should get involved!

The Queensland Bridge Competition is proudly supported by Engineers Australia, QUT (Queensland University of Technology) and the Transport and Main Roads Queensland.

The Engineering Link Group – Queensland Bridge Competition Queensland Bridge Competition The Queensland Bridge Competition is returning in 2026, bringing students together to test their engineering designs in real-world conditions. Can anyone beat the current record of 86.6 kg, set in 2022? How It Works Teams will test their bridge designs at multiple locat...

Engineering Link Project Returns to QUT in 2026!
We’re excited to announce that the Engineering Link Project is back at QUT Gardens Point in 2026! Mark your calendars for Saturday, 14th March—a full-day, hands-on engineering experience for high school students in Years 9 to 12.

What’s Involved?

- Participate in two practical workshops, each facilitated by QUT Ambassadors and real engineers.
- Choose from a huge range of engineering disciplines: Civil, Mechatronics, Medical, Chemical Process, Aerospace, Electrical, and Mechanical.
- Experience what it’s really like to be an engineer—exciting, challenging, and world-changing!

Who Can Register?

Years 9–10: Introduction to Engineering stream
Years 11–12: Engineering Link Project stream

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, 14th March 2026
🕗 Time: 8am to 4pm
📍 Location: QUT Gardens Point Campus, Science & Engineering Centre (P Block)
💲 Cost: $60 per student (includes lunch!)

Why Attend?

2024 and 2025 were sell-out events —secure your spot early!
See the real-world applications of what you learn at school.
Connect with industry professionals and university ambassadors.
Get inspired to engineer your future!

How to Register
Visit www.telg.com.au/register for more information and to secure your place.

Proudly presented by:
QUT (Queensland University of Technology) | Queensland Government | Engineers Australia
Let’s inspire the next generation of engineers!
Tag a teacher, student, or parent who should know about this amazing opportunity. 🌟

The Engineering Link Group – Register

📢 2026 Queensland Engineering Link and Bridge Competition dates are out!
🔧 Engineering Link workshops – QUT registrations open - www.telg.com.au/register
(CQU Engineering Link Roadshow in Sept/Oct school holidays)

🌉 QLD Bridge Building Competition – EOIs open - https://www.telg.com.au/qldcompetition/

Proudly supported by the Queensland Government, QUT (Queensland University of Technology), CQU Student News & Engineers Australia.

The Engineering Link Group – 2026 Queensland Bridge Competition The Queensland Bridge Competition is returning in 2026! We will again test in different locations around Queensland, so teams can come together and test their designs on our testing rig. Can anyone beat the current record of 86.6 kg, set in 2022? The main testing day will be in Brisbane City (QUT Ga...

Excited to announce the winners of the Queensland Bridge Competition for 2025 - "Our Bridge is Stroganoff" from Cannon Hill Anglican College. The team of four year 11 students created a 300g bridge made of only spaghetti that withstood a peak load of 42 kg!
We are very grateful to Transport and Main Roads Queensland, Engineers Australia and QUT High School Student Engagement for their continued support of this competition, and we are looking forward to going again in 2026.
Expressions of interest are already open - visit our website (https://www.telg.com.au/qldcompetition/)

Yesterday we were in Rockhampton, today - Bundaberg. Final day of our Engineering Link Project Roadshow. So grateful to CQUniversity Australia, Transport and Main Roads Queensland and Engineers Australia for supporting this initiative. Shoutout to Prof Ben Taylor at CQU for his vision to help make this roadtrip a reality. Thank you to all of our visiting engineers across the four days - Michael, Piyumi, Paula, Ally and Steve. Thank you also to all of the CQU staff - Ben, Shameen, Kianoush, Hope, Mohammad, Farzeneh, Jay, Kamaran and Ashfaque. See you in Cairns, Emerald, Galdstone and Harvey Bay in 2026.

Thank you to CQUniversity Australia Mackay for hosting our Engineering Link Project today. Thank you to Paula from North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation for donating your time - it was so good to see you again. As always, we appreciate the support from Transport and Main Roads Queensland and Engineers Australia .

Dr Emami welcoming our Engineering Link Project students in Townsville. We are also grateful to Transport and Main Roads Queensland for allowing Michael and Piyami to work with our students today.

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Year 10, 11 & 12 Students!

We’re bringing the Engineering Link Project (ELP) Roadshow to Queensland this September school holidays – and it’s completely FREE!

What’s it all about?
The ELP is an award-winning program that gives students the chance to:
✅ Work directly with professional engineers & CQUniversity staff
✅ Tackle real-world, humanitarian-focused engineering challenges
✅ Experience life on a university campus
✅ Build teamwork, creativity & problem-solving skills

📅 Dates & Locations:
📍 Townsville – Fri 26 Sept 2025
📍 Mackay – Mon 29 Sept 2025
📍 Rockhampton – Wed 1 Oct 2025
📍 Bundaberg – Thu 2 Oct 2025

🕘 Time: 8:45 am – 3:00 pm
💲 Cost: FREE (thanks to@tmrqld, &
“It was the best experience I’ve ever had. It made my future engineering pathways clear.”

👉 Register now: https://www.telg.com.au/register

Don’t miss this chance to explore engineering, shape your future, and make a difference!