With advances in virtual reality (VR), teachers are now encouraging students to put down their textbooks and pick up a headset.…
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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?…
Why more young engineers are choosing the entrepreneur’s path
Starting a business isn’t for everyone, but it seems to be an increasingly popular choice for young Australians.…
University sets new benchmark for women in engineering
“We don’t just want to see gender diversity improve in engineering; we want to see broad change across the industry in Australia and globally.”…
Top of the class: Singapore’s students ranked first in the world for STEM skills
Singapore’s students are outperforming the rest of the world in STEM skills, according to the latest analysis from the OECD. How did Australian students fare?…
This 3D printing startup helps students find their inner engineer
A NSW startup sees 3D printing as a gateway to get students interested in STEM. They’re working to get the tech in front of as many students as possible.…
Why aren’t more engineers stepping up as thought leaders?
Engineering should be the language of decision-makers in Australia, says Australia’s Chief Scientist Alan Finkel.…
Fellowship program to encourage women in engineering a national first
Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne is offering research fellowships for women in engineering and IT, which it says is a first for the Australian tertiary sector.…
Outsourcing’s reputation is rising thanks to skill shortages. What’s the benefit?
In the past 15 years, outsourcing has gone from the outer to out in the open. Is there still a place for local partnerships and productivity?…
Bidding for contracts but not winning? Here’s what to do instead
When it comes to bidding for contracts, it’s not simply a case of the more you pitch, the more you will win – in fact, the opposite is often true.…