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Stories from the field – Vinicius Guim
Former Uruguayan President Jose “Pepe” Mujica was once described as the world’s poorest president. Serving until 2015, Mujica was known for his modest attitude on life; emblematic of his famous refusal to live in Uruguay’s Presidential Palace. These values of...
S1 EP3: Corey Tutt
In episode 3, we talk to proud Kamilaroi man Corey Tutt, about his journey from Alpaca shearer to discovering the joy of STEM, founding Deadly Science and publishing his first book – The First Scientists. Corey’s mission to inspire young Aboriginal kids to discover the joy of STEM is a deadly, passionate yarn, not to be missed.
On Yirrganydji Country with Dawul Wuru
Pictured: EWB Chair Gavin Blakey's Irukandji district badge from his time as a Cub and Scout in Cairns. Each year, EWB Australia partners with universities and a different community-based organisation to develop and deliver the EWB Challenge. First-year university...
S1 EP2: Milda Pladaite and Chris Chukwunta
In episode 2, we talk to Milda and Chris from the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO), Young Engineers Working Group on Climate Action, about their experience negotiating at COP26 in Glasgow. They discuss the role of ethics, influencing, hope, collaboration and how taking action individually and collaboratively are equally important in a just response to the climate crisis.
Who’s responsible for gender diversity in engineering?
By Sheila Mariana Artanti On the 6th of October 2021, EWB NSW Chapter in partnership with the Women in Engineering, Engineers Australia Newcastle division, hosted an online webinar leveraging the findings from the 2018 EWB Australia report, 'Engineering Redefined”....
Oxfam supports flood recovery response in Timor-Leste
As part of EWB’s emergency response to the catastrophic April floods in Timor-Leste, EWB worked with Oxfam Timor-Leste, teaming up with Feto Enginhera (Women in Engineering) to coordinate clean water and sanitation initiatives to flood-affected communities of Hera....
Supporting Timor-Leste’s emergency infrastructure recovery
In the midst of a COVID-19 lockdown in April this year, heavy rain caused widespread flood damage throughout Timor-Leste. Over 11,000 people were displaced from their homes and 45% of Dili’s population (70,000 people) were without ongoing and reliable access to clean...
Global Student Hackathon for World Engineering Day
World Engineering Day (WED) for Sustainable Development is celebrated on the 4th of March every year as a UNESCO international day promoting the profile of engineers and engineering. In 2022, engineering students across the world are invited to work in teams towards a...
Results of the 2021 EWB Australia Board Elections and AGM
The 2021 EWB Australia Board Elections and AGM were held at 5pm (AEDT) on Monday 22nd November 2021, with the following outcomes: BOARD ELECTIONS In the EWB Board elections, of which two roles were available, Simon Bradwell was re-elected for another term, and we...
Do engineers have the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to create positive change?
Last year, Engineers Without Borders International and Engineers Without Borders organizations from Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, the Netherlands, the Philippines, UK and USA pulled together to influence change at the highest level of engineering governance.