Australia’s space industry has the chance to be a world leader, but first it needs a boost
While establishing an Australian Space Agency sounds exciting, government funding and collaboration between universities and industry need to catch up…
Better flood management: How can we help make every second count?
A communication breakdown is one of the worst things that can happen during a flood. One engineer has developed a system to help close the communicati…
Why Queensland is one of the best places in the world for water modelling opportunities
Danish water engineer Monika Balicki came to Queensland looking for work experience, but the state’s water modelling opportunities inspired her to stay.…
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 applying knowledge to real-world problems does. So why don’t my university cours…
This smog-eating building helps cities get rid of air pollution
Rotterdam-based designer and engineer Daan Roosegaarde was inspired to build a giant smog-eating tower after seeing all of Beijing covered in smog.…
Chief Scientist Alan Finkel’s plan to jumpstart Australian innovation
As both an engineer and entrepreneur, Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel knows how to make things happen. He brings to his new role energised leadership, a vision to support great science and …