Education
University of Melbourne makes $1 billion commitment to Engineering School
A seven hectare engineering campus is set to open at Fisherman’s Bend in Victoria in the early 2020s, giving students...
Who wants to program robots in space?
School students across Australia will get the chance to program robots on the International Space Station (ISS). For the past...
These STEM awards winners highlight the bright future for engineering
If the finalists for this STEM student award are any indication, the future of science and engineering in Australia is...
Why do engineering courses focus on theory more than experience?
At a recent career fair, I realised that doing well on test after test doesn't impress employers – proof of...
Can forensic engineering teach you to think like a detective?
Want to help solve engineering mysteries? Lessons in forensic engineering are helping students think like detectives to learn more about...
F1 in Schools: Australian team races to first place at the annual competition
The annual F1 in Schools race combines fast cars and an international competition to showcase the fun side of STEM...
Do HSCs measure up to the demands of engineering degrees?
HSC physics left me ill-prepared for my engineering degree, which made me wonder: What needs to happen to narrow the...
How to attract more women in engineering? Focus on purpose
For today's purpose-driven students, could focussing on humanitarian engineering in schools open a door for more women in engineering?
VR in the classroom helps engineering students go places
With advances in virtual reality (VR), teachers are now encouraging students to put down their textbooks and pick up a...
Do engineering programs need to be overhauled?
Technology wranglers, climate savers, cityscapers – it'll all be in a day’s work for future engineers. But are university engineering...
