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…
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 …
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.…
What does it take to bring the world’s oldest underground railway up to speed?
Australia can learn something from London’s Crossrail project, which is bringing the world’s oldest underground railway into the 21st Century.…
Marita Cheng is on a mission to help engineer a better world
Marita Cheng has started two companies and a global non-profit organisation, is on boards and regularly gives talks. But she’s not taking her foot off the pedal yet. …