8 pieces of advice for the next generation of engineers
Don’t just be a good engineer; strive to be a good person. Don’t be the engineer who is always defensive,...
Satisfying the growing demand for space education
After a career at Swinburne University advising researchers and companies on how to get to space, Kim Ellis is heading...
Opinion: Climate change is the challenge beyond COVID-19
One create reader discusses how the COVID-19 crisis could help inspire action on climate change.
Taking construction management and project delivery to the next level
Building an 18-story hotel in the heart of Perth’s CBD involves a lot of moving parts. Here’s how the developers...
Victoria University launches breakthrough project to reuse waste
A world-first solution that could keep tonnes of plastic, glass and tyres out of landfill is closer to reality after...
Chemical engineering needs a reset
From food and energy to healthcare and the environment, chemical engineering is a multifaceted discipline that impacts the world in...
Meet one engineer paving the way for women in transport
Engineer Angela Hili had a wide-ranging career in roads and transport projects before moving on to airports. She shares what...
This smart ring lets you control technology with the flick of a finger
Thanks to engineers at the University of Washington (UW) in the US, it is now possible to control smart technology...
Dr Helen Cartledge’s journey from a Siberian village to an engineering leader
From studying by candlelight in a small town in southern Siberia, to recognition as Australia’s 2019 Professional Engineer of the...
Using diamond provides these lasers with a sound boost
Researchers at Macquarie University have created a diamond laser that uses sound waves to give output power 10 times higher...
