3D-printed houses increasingly viable with engineering automation
As Australia struggles with a national housing crisis, 3D-printed homes have the potential to address the critical demand for affordable...
Humanitarian engineering more important than ever
From aid drops to assessment of critical infrastructure, humanitarian engineers help communities build back post-crisis – and need is only...
Big-budget blowouts costing billions each year
From Melbourne’s North East Link to Queensland’s doomed Paradise Dam, we outline why so many megaprojects have blown their budgets...
Australia’s path to becoming an R&D powerhouse
For all the hype around Australian innovation, the past two decades have seen a worrying downward trajectory in R&D funding...
Here’s how AI is forever transforming the R&D process
AI’s revolutionary potential in the research and development space is already being manifested across engineering disciplines such as aviation, materials...
The risk of landslides is increasing
The sight of a house sliding down a hillside in residential Melbourne had many calling for action. But what can...
How viable is crowdfunding as a model for engineering innovation?
For engineers seeking funding to further research and development of a game-changing idea, crowdfunding could be the answer.
The Universities Accord is a blueprint for increasing the Australian talent pool for engineering
A milestone engineering education agreement promises to get more engineers with tertiary qualifications working in the industry.
The next generation: Why aren’t more high-school students embracing engineering?
High-school students are regarded as the most environmentally conscious generation, but declining rates of engineering education are cause for concern.
There’s more to engineering than construction and infrastructure
Failing to engage the diverse range of students that can enrich engineering will only harm the profession. The iSTEM program...
