Curtin University is celebrating three milestones in its Department of Spatial Sciences: 100 years of Mine Surveying, 50 years of Surveying and 25 years of Geographic Information Science.
The oldest living graduate of Curtin’s Western Australian School of Mines (WASM), Mr Paul Royle, almost a centurion himself at age 99, was present at a special celebration event, having graduated with a mine surveying degree in 1947.
Other former graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Geographic Information Science), Bachelor of Surveying and Bachelor of Science (Mine and Engineering Surveying) degrees within WASM along with industry members and staff, attended the triple anniversary event on campus last Friday.
Professor Bert Veenendaal, Head of Department of Spatial Sciences, said Curtin was the first in the world to offer a Geographic Information Science bachelor’s degree back in 1992, having recognised the demand for graduates in this field.
“The Department of Spatial Sciences is a leader in research and education of national and international significance, shaping its degrees to industry needs and producing job-ready graduates who find employment immediately after graduation,” Professor Veenendal said.
“It was great to see over 150 graduates, industry partners and past and current staff members commemorate the milestones, and hear where our alumni have headed in their careers.
“Whether a career in natural resources, mining, energy, tourism, agriculture, climate change or even health – it’s impressive how spatial sciences has pervaded these disciplines, opening up marvellous opportunities and pathways.”
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