New roadmap paving the way to smarter cities
With the number of ‘smart city’ projects on the rise, Standards Australia recently released a roadmap to pave the way...
How do Australian universities rank on the global stage?
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2021 have been released and Australian institutions are on the up...
Meet RoBeetle, a tiny, fuel-powered crawling robot
New technology developed by researchers at the University of Southern California, could spark a generation of microrobots capable of operating...
This Australian-designed bionic glove will bring greater autonomy to paralysis patients
A new bionic glove being developed in Australia could see paralysis patients achieve greater autonomy.
Meet George Ferris, the civil engineer behind one of the world’s most popular fairground rides
In 1890, as plans for the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago were taking shape, organisers put a call out to...
4 Australian regions switching on to renewable energy
While hydro-rich Tasmania continues to lead the way for renewables in Australia, across the country we’re seeing more cities and...
4 engineers share why they have a passion for humanitarian projects
On 19 August, the UN celebrates World Humanitarian Day to acknowledge people who have committed their lives to helping others....
National Heritage status for The Dish, an Australian engineering icon
Australia’s most famous telescope has been awarded National Heritage status.
From birds to burrs, here are four examples of biomimicry at work
For decades, engineers have been designing spectacular skyscrapers, tunnels and dams that defy the natural world. Now, the profession is...
Professor Kay Latham is promoting diversity in STEMM
Materials research chemist Professor Kay Latham will lead RMIT University's efforts in gender equity in STEMM as its new Dean...
