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US and UK universities’ loss is Australia’s gain, new international rankings suggest
More than two-thirds of Australian institutions improved their standing in the 2020 QS World University Rankings, which could indicate they...
STEM education has changed a lot since Australia’s first engineering school opened
Engineering education in Australia has come a long way since the first struggling school opened in Melbourne in mid-19th century.
How Chartered status is helping engineers at AGL build their careers
AGL is offering its engineers a powerful opportunity to achieve an internationally recognised standard, constantly improve their up-to-date knowledge and...
The risks and rewards of starting your own engineering business
Elisha Harris left a big company to start her own engineering consultancy. Three-and-a-half years on, the risk has paid off.
How one company is using a new credentials agreement to build diversity in engineering teams
When you think of professional services giant KPMG, engineering may not be the first discipline that springs to mind. Management...
STEM program taps into kids’ natural curiosity to inspire interest in engineering
Over the next three years, primary school teachers across the country will have access to workshops and resources to get...
“Step into the challenge”: Lessons in leadership from one of tech’s top minds
From psychology and criminal intelligence to developing a computer model to predict movie blockbusters, entrepreneur Pat Reed has led a...
New 10-year plan asks industry to commit to getting more women in engineering
A new government report puts gender diversity in STEM professions front and centre, but it will take extra care to...
Civil engineer Esther Warren is helping bring the Melbourne airport rail link to life
Civil engineer Esther Warren’s taste for trains has put her at the top of a major transport infrastructure project.
New rankings highlight the role Australian universities play in the Sustainable Development Goals
Australia’s universities are ranked third in the world for their performance against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, according to...
