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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...
Why more engineers should be leaders
Saying a task is “not within my expertise” is a symptom of hesitation to leadership, according to Engineers Australia National...
An expert weighs in on saving engineering’s reputation
Australians not wanting to be engineers is a sociocultural problem that requires a multi-pronged approach.
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.
Engineer breaks down popular film scenes
From exoskeletons to self-driving cars to suits that recycle bodily fluids, these engineering concepts are a go-to aspect of modern...
Understand your financials, and other tips for young engineers
In a personal reflection, Dr Raj Aseervatham FIEAust CPEng, National President of Engineers Australia, reveals key lessons from a career...
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.
Inside this engineer’s winning strategy to build successful teams
The 2024 Engineers Australia Professional Engineer of the Year has focused on revolutionising safety through accountability and diversity.
