Australian students fare well at the world’s largest science and engineering fair
Some of Australia’s brightest young innovators have taken home awards at one of the world’s biggest annual student science and ...
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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.
Federal election 2019: Engineering on the ballot as Australia heads to the polls
Australians head to the polls this weekend to decide the next phase of Federal leadership. Here’s a look at the ...
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 ...
ACT appoints its first Chief Engineer to support its growth agenda
The role will guide the territory’s $2.8 billion pipeline of infrastructure projects from idea to implementation.
Federal Budget 2019-20: Infrastructure and STEM windfall should come with a grain of salt
The Federal Budget 2019-20 has been revealed, and here’s the state of play for areas that will most affect the ...
“Understanding, not just tolerance”: How to make engineering more LGBTQ+ friendly
Engineering is in the midst of a ‘culture shift’ as more people and organisations advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion. create spoke ...
Australia’s young engineers are ready to solve some of the world’s future challenges
The STEM skills of Australia’s future innovators were on display this week at the 2019 BHP Foundation Science and Engineering ...
Election time: Evidence-based policy needs engineers to be at the table
As the Federal election approaches, the Government and Opposition are promising to give scientists a greater voice in policy discussions. ...
From Scully to Shuri: How pop culture is powering girls’ interest in STEM
Historically, the representation of women in STEM in pop culture was very minimal; when they did appear, it was often ...
