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Agents of change: How engineers can make a difference in the world
Satisfaction, skills and the improvement of society all result when engineers – and the organisations that employ them – lend...
Faster, better, stronger: One engineer is pushing the limits of the human body
In 1985, engineer Brendan Burkett lost his leg in a motorcycle accident. But that didn't stop him from succeeding as...
A day in the life of a geotechnical engineer
Dr David Lacey answers our questions about what hooked him on geotechnical engineering, the value of niche roles and what...
How one engineer found her dream job creating timber buildings
Growing national interest in engineered timber buildings is welcome news to those who have been advocating for the material, like...
Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers 2018
We profile 30 of Australia's most innovative engineers and highlight the differences they are making to the profession, to industry...
How one engineer made it his business to help refugees become entrepreneurs
Usman Iftikhar turned his struggle to land a full-time engineering job into a startup accelerator that helps refugees and migrants...
Chemical engineer Rose Amal honoured for her work on renewable energy tech
Demand for clean water, air and energy are driving many innovations in engineering, and one of the profession's top minds...
Curiosity is every engineer’s best asset – here’s why
If you became an engineer because you are curious about how the world works, you're in good company.
The people’s engineer: Why you need to keep end users on the mind
Whether directly or indirectly, engineers impact the lives of people in the community around them. But this influence is often...
Form and function: How one engineer brings cutting-edge designs to life
High-tech construction wizard Adam Mitchell is responsible for making some of the most unique and striking structures in Australia possible.
