More than museum pieces: the fight to keep Australia’s moveable engineering heritage in working order
Moveable heritage such as steam trains, vintage cars and 20th century biplanes are an inspiring glimpse into “engineering in the...
Could curved concrete and robotics make construction more sustainable?
Architectural engineer Daniel Prohasky MIEAust is using advanced manufacturing techniques to create curved concrete panels that reduce waste and carbon...
Australian research is driving us closer to the cars of the future
A customised electric Renault is helping researchers in Brisbane understand the human-machine interface of automated cars and the challenges they...
The engineering behind Melbourne’s groundbreaking Metro Tunnel project
As Melbourne's Metro Tunnel project enters its final stretch, create spoke to tunnelling specialist Paul Thomas CPEng about the challenges...
Report shines a light on the size and scope of Australia’s engineering workforce
The 2020 Australia’s STEM Workforce report takes a closer look at the engineering labour force, which makes up the largest...
Australia’s Technology Investment Roadmap is a good first step, but more engineering expertise is needed to lower emissions
Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel is driving the development of a roadmap of technologies which could help us reach...
Pandemic-driven innovation could change the face of medtech collaboration
The COVID-19 response has seen rapid, iterative design driven by strong partnerships between researchers, clinicians and industry. Will this ultimately...
New roadmap shows how tech can help tackle climate change, but engineering advice is crucial
The new Technology Investment Roadmap flags 140 technologies to reduce Australia’s carbon emissions while stimulating the economy. But sound engineering,...
What do closed borders mean for the skilled migration of engineers?
Skilled migrants fill important gaps in Australia’s engineering workforce. So how will border closures to contain the spread of COVID-19...
Overall engineering enrolments rise, but travel bans raise uncertainties for international students
A downward trend in the number of students enrolling in Australian university engineering courses may have turned, but travel bans...
