4 engineers share why they have a passion for humanitarian projects
On 19 August, the UN celebrates World Humanitarian Day to acknowledge people who have committed their lives to helping others. ...
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Hackathon highlights the power of engineering for humanitarian needs
A recent hackathon at the University of Sydney showed solving the world’s humanitarian problems is a key priority for the ...
This engineering graduate wants to make construction more sustainable
Working on humanitarian engineering projects in Southeast Asia inspired civil and environmental engineering graduate Alli Devlin to build a career ...
World Engineering Day: Investing in industry, innovation and infrastructure
Investments in infrastructure – transport, irrigation, energy and information technology – are crucial to achieving sustainable development and empowering communities ...
Engineering students solve real-world problems to help refugees
Engineering students came together to design practical solutions for problems affecting the growing number of people living in refugee camps.
Building a hospital to meet the needs of the world’s largest refugee camp
Engineer Rob Baker arrived in a refugee camp with a formidable task: build a 100-bed hospital in just two months.
How necessity inspires invention in the mind of engineer James Trevelyan
Professor James Trevelyan opens up about the many inspired inventions that have characterised his career.
Is the humanitarian angle missing from engineering’s public image?
Eleanor Loudon, CEO, Engineers Without Borders Australia, says it's time to shake things up to encourage more diversity.
A creative program is helping kids discover the wonderful world of engineering
Simil Raghavan is attracting more young people to engineering with an innovative program that puts women at the centre of ...
How engineers are empowering communities to roll out renewable energy projects
Engineers are busy helping small communities achieve their sustainability goals and transition to renewable power, both in Australia and overseas.
