Education
Drones, robotics and virtual reality help set kids up for careers of the future
Grant Cameron is using drones, 3D printing, robotics and virtual reality to get Indigenous kids excited about the tech skills...
US and UK universities’ loss is Australia’s gain, new international rankings suggest
More than two-thirds of Australian institutions improved their standing in the 2020 QS World University Rankings, which could indicate they...
STEM education has changed a lot since Australia’s first engineering school opened
Engineering education in Australia has come a long way since the first struggling school opened in Melbourne in mid-19th century.
STEM program taps into kids’ natural curiosity to inspire interest in engineering
Over the next three years, primary school teachers across the country will have access to workshops and resources to get...
New 10-year plan asks industry to commit to getting more women in engineering
A new government report puts gender diversity in STEM professions front and centre, but it will take extra care to...
New rankings highlight the role Australian universities play in the Sustainable Development Goals
Australia’s universities are ranked third in the world for their performance against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, according to...
How one of Australia’s first woman engineering graduates still inspires students today
The first woman to graduate from the University of Melbourne with an engineering degree is still inspiring students today.
EA insights: Laying the groundwork for engineering graduates
Completing an engineering degree is rewarding but hard work, and making a successful transition into the workplace is arguably even...
Australian engineering schools drop in world rankings
Many of the world's top engineering institutions lost ground in this year's rankings, and Australian universities were no exception.
How imagination and creativity are helping make STEM more diverse
Since completing her degree in computer information systems at the University of Jordan, Lina Qasem has moved to Melbourne where...
