Opinion
Can engineers help fill the data scientist gap?
More and more companies demand data scientists to apply statistical methods and technical computing tools in their design processes. Perhaps...
Does the engineering profession need its own Nobel Prize?
We have Nobel Prizes for authors, chemists, activists and economists. Engineering has its own Nobel-equivalent, but is that enough to...
Here’s why engineers need to think more about how to market their work
"There are plenty of engineering consultancies doing high-quality work, so quality is hardly a differentiator. Brand advertising, on the other...
Additive manufacturing is the future, and it’s time we take it seriously
To benefit from the rise in additive manufacturing, Australia needs to move fast and get its act together, say experts...
5 ways driverless cars will change city life
We know driverless cars will disrupt the transport industry, but what about the cities in which they work?
If engineers hope to change the future, they must first develop a new skill set
Pursuing smart solutions to the world's biggest challenges requires that engineers play an active role in shaping the agenda of...
Engineering students struggle with work-life balance too
Engineering curriculums are hard because they need to be. But that's not the only explanation for the degree's high risk...
Power to the people: Why decentralised power is gaining momentum
The way people are interacting with their energy usage has taken a fundamental turn, making decentralised power a $50 billion...
3 ways work experience taught me what it’s really like to be an engineer
After undertaking work experience for my engineering degree, I learned that there are just some things you can’t learn in...
3 ways the construction industry can make the most of new technology
The boom years for the construction industry are set to continue, which means it's a good time to start thinking...
