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…
Do engineering programs need to be overhauled?
Technology wranglers, climate savers, cityscapers – it’ll all be in a day’s work for future engineers. But are university engineering programs keeping pace?…
Water security for all Australians? One engineer shares how to get there
Dr Therese Flapper has shown a career-long knack for being involved in some of the country’s most important water security issues.…
How can engineering graduates get out of the classroom and straight into a job?
Employers want engineering graduates who are job-ready from day one. That’s why Macquarie University partners with companies to give students the project experience and hands-on problem-solving …
Airports that people love? They’re closer than you think
What should airports of the future look like? Where should they be positioned? And how do you build flexibility into infrastructure with a 20- to 50-year design life?…