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These engineers convinced clients to commit to risky engineering projects – how?
For engineers pushing the boundaries of technology, getting stakeholders on board can be an enormous challenge.
“We dodged a bullet”: Australia might not be so lucky when the next Alfred hits
“Whenever engineers have near misses, they should learn from them and work out what to do if next time it's...
How engineers can design civil infrastructure people actually love – and want to invest in
For decades, infrastructure projects have been defined by a familiar rhythm. The real problem isn’t engineering skill – it’s mindset.
Saying farewell to forever chemicals
From eliminating the harmful chemicals that are released during the recycling of lithium-ion batteries, to creating barriers that prevent them...
Meet the ethical hackers defending Australia’s critical infrastructure
A white-hat hacker details their process for penetration testing Australian industrial assets and protecting them from cyber crime.
An Australian civil engineer in Samoa
During a six-month deployment, Greg Blaze assisted in the design of fire and emergency stations across the islands of Samoa....
How this Sudanese engineer rebuilt her career after war
Duha Mohammed didn’t expect to leave Sudan so suddenly. She had just earned a spot in a national engineering graduate...
Reimagining Tasmania’s biggest bridge
Spanning engineering, ecology and heritage, the Bridgewater Bridge project is setting new standards for bold urban infrastructure.
How synthetic biology can tackle existing engineering challenges in novel ways
Synthetic biology has the potential to address some big issues including food security, bio-remediation and health care.
Engineers with influence: From drawing boards to boardroom decisions
Despite their impact, engineers are often absent from decision-making that shapes our economy, infrastructure and future. How do we change...
