Aurecon Design Academy named Best in Class at Australian Good Design Awards
Aurecon Design Academy wins Best in Class at the 2026 Australian Good Design Awards, celebrating the company's decade-long investment in developing its people.
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International design, engineering, and advisory company Aurecon’s accelerator learning program for technical mastery and design excellence Aurecon Design Academy has been formalised by RMIT University into a Graduate Certificate in Design Management.
Since the inception of Aurecon Design Academy in 2017, RMIT University has been an invaluable academic partner in its creation and evolution. RMIT is a leading, global university of technology, design and enterprise. It has an international reputation for excellence in education, research and engagement with industry and community, and is ranked 1 in Oceania for Art and Design, according to the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Sue Stewart, Director, Eminence & Capability said achieving the status of a formal qualification demonstrates the quality and relevance of Aurecon Design Academy in fostering eminence and a human-centred, transdisciplinary approach to design problems. “It recognises Aurecon’s commitment to develop and nurture master practitioners who bring unique solutions to challenges. Practitioners that are sought out by our clients for their quality, technical excellence, and ability to make an impact on people and the planet.”
Ron Wakefield, Dean of RMIT’s School of Property, Construction and Property Management and Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, International said, “Industry partnerships are an integral feature of RMIT’s academic offering and we are proud to see the evolution of Aurecon Design Academy into the Graduate Certificate in Design Management. Our partnership with Aurecon is a wonderful example of successful long-term engagement and collaboration, and the benefits this delivers in shaping new learning opportunities that foster expertise and excellence.”
Aurecon’s Group Managing Principal, Eminence, Digital & Innovation Dr Andrew Maher said Aurecon hire the brightest minds and nurture them. “We recognise we all need to commit to lifelong learning. It is through continuous learning that we can push the boundaries. Exploring and pushing those limits is more important than ever. Our clients, communities, and environment need us to bring fresh ideas to complex challenges today and tomorrow to make the world a better place. It is why we do what we do and bring ideas to life.”
The first intake in the new Graduate Certificate in Design Management will commence at RMIT in October 2022.
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