Opinion
Engineering students struggle with work-life balance too
Engineering curriculums are hard because they need to be. But that's not the only explanation for the degree's high risk...
Power to the people: Why decentralised power is gaining momentum
The way people are interacting with their energy usage has taken a fundamental turn, making decentralised power a $50 billion...
3 ways work experience taught me what it’s really like to be an engineer
After undertaking work experience for my engineering degree, I learned that there are just some things you can’t learn in...
3 ways the construction industry can make the most of new technology
The boom years for the construction industry are set to continue, which means it's a good time to start thinking...
Where are all of the pro bono engineers?
Communities in Australia and around the world lack access to water, sanitation, electricity and shelter. Australian engineers have excelled far...
Biomedical engineering is seeing huge growth right now. Why?
Discussions about STEM usually revolve around a lack of women enrolments or declining interest overall. However, one discipline is bucking...
Europe’s second-largest rail tunnel is a lesson in how to future proof infrastructure
As Australian cities brace for a population boom, it's a good time to start thinking about what we can do...
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...
One billion people lack reliable energy access. How can we change this?
Most of us take energy access for granted, but life without electricity is standard for many people around the world. ...
What can better connectivity do for the future of the construction industry?
Instead of worrying about whether machines will take our jobs, the construction industry should see technology as an enabler of...
