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UNSW's Engineering the Future
by UNSW Engineering
UNSW’s Engineering the Future podcast is a space for thought-provoking conversations about the bold ideas that will impact society over the next two decades. From exciting developments in nuclear technology and major transformations in the mining industry, through to the universal impact of Artificial Intelligence, we speak with leading academics and industry leaders about the technological marvels that will define our future. Together, we’ll discover how world-changing action starts with fearless thinking in innovative engineering.
Episodes
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Engineering the Future: AI Evolving
Artificial Intelligence is no longer an emerging technology - it is an engineered system actively reshaping how societies operate, produce, and grow. Today, engineers are not just building smarter tools; they are designing the foundations of AI-driven infrastructure - from autonomous systems and...
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Beyond Solar: Changing The Way We Power Our Homes
More than one in three Australian households now have rooftop solar, but powering our homes with renewable energy isn’t as simple as putting more panels on roofs. As solar, home batteries and electric vehicles become a part of the electricity system, how do we keep the grid stable, energy...
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Power Shift: Inside Australia’s Energy Transition
Australia’s energy system is undergoing one of its biggest transformations in generations. But shifting to renewable energy is about much more than building more solar and wind farms. It also means changing how we power our homes, businesses, transport and industries – while making sure the…
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What Our Voices Reveal About Us
Our voices reveal much more than the words we say. They carry clues about our identify, emotions, and even our health. In this episode of Engineering the Future, Neil Martin speaks with Associate Professor Beena Ahmed about the rapidly evolving field of speech processing and how technology is...
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How 6G Could Bring Holograms, Smarter Cities and Improved Healthcare
Imagine talking to a friend thousands of kilometres away who looks, sounds and feels as though they’re right in the room with you. That’s the promise of 6G: networks that don’t just communicate, they’ll also sense, understand and respond to the world around them. In this episode of Engineering…
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Flying Cars, Self-driving Vehicles And The Limitations Of EVs
Demand for electric vehicles is soaring in Australia and around the world. But in 30 years' time, will we still need to charge our cars before hitting the road, or will autonomous vehicles powered by new technologies become the norm? In this episode of Engineering the Future, STEMM journalist…
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How AI can boost Australia's productivity
From improving government services to boosting business efficiency and tackling inequality, artificial intelligence is already transforming the way we live and work. But could it help reverse Australia's productivity slowdown? In this episode of Engineering the Future, Dr Sue Keay, director of...
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Why diversity matters in engineering
Engineering touches almost every aspect of our lives. From building our roads and powering our homes to developing the medical equipment that will help save lives — the demand for engineering skills continues to grow. But Australia is facing one of its biggest skills shortages, with more than...
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How quantum is moving from the lab to everyday life
For more than a century, quantum mechanics has challenged how we understand the universe. Once confined to theory and thought experiments, quantum is now powering real technologies – and the next 20 years could redefine how we live, work, and connect. In this episode of Engineering the Future…
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Finding a pathway to replace fossil fuels in big industries
Using renewable energy such as wind and solar to create environmentally friendly electricity is great - but what can we do to replace the use of fossil fuels in industrial sectors that can't easily be electrified? This can include heavy manufacturing, aviation, maritime transport, and chemical...
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PFAS: How a useful invention became a global contaminant
PFAS—also known as "forever chemicals"—are in your water, your clothes, your food packaging, and even in your body. They’ve been widely used for decades to make products resistant to heat, stains, grease, and water, including non-stick cookware, firefighting foam, and stain-resistant fabrics. But...
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Equitable healthcare isn’t about treatment – it’s about justice
Not all healthcare is created equal. Whether it’s a postcode that limits your services, a language barrier at the clinic, or a system that overlooks accessibility - too many people are being left behind. But how do we build healthcare systems that can fairly serve its communities regardless of...
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AI in cybersecurity - friend or foe?
📧 Have you ever fallen victim to a phishing email? You're not alone. Cybersecurity threats are growing more sophisticated every day, making the protection of personal and corporate data more critical than ever. As artificial intelligence reshapes both attack methods and defence strategies, what...
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City sabotage and cyber spectacles: The where and wear of smart technology
From smart homes and cities to business and healthcare, smart technology is promising to enhance efficiency, convenience, and connectivity in daily life. But with it comes growing concerns about data security, reduced privacy, and the control of information. Dr Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson, Senior...
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For a circular economy, water needs to go round and round
Too much water in the form of flooding, or too little water in the form of drought. Two of the biggest global challenges when it comes to water are at completely opposite ends of the spectrum. UNSW Associate Professor Kristen Splinter, and water engineering executive Daniel Lambert join STEMM...
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The net-zero emissions by 2050 challenge needs everyone to play their part
Industrial decarbonisation is a fundamental way Australia and other countries around the world can achieve 'Net Zero' emissions targets by 2050, and therefore fulfil promises made in the Paris Agreement to help reduce climate change. David Eyre, CEO of the UNSW Institute for Industrial...
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A supersonic jet for people like Taylor Swift, flying cars for everyone else
Supersonic commercial planes are making a comeback, but it may be only high flyers that can afford them. For everyone else, our cities could soon drastically change as flying cars (but not as we imagine them) are set to extend the reach of our cities and slash commute times. UNSW senior lecturer…
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Insects, Ozempic and the science fiction of all your food in a single pill
800 million people currently go to sleep hungry, but 1 in 4 of us are predicted to be obese by 2035. Securing access to food for everyone and making it sustainable for our planet are some of our greatest challenges. Professor Johannes le Coutre, the leader of UNSW’s food program, and Katherine...
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Get ready for solar to be everywhere by 2050
UNSW researchers are largely responsible for the way the world uses solar power today. Decades of innovation on photovoltaic cells from people at this very university have helped the world get a running start on the global green energy transition. But there’s more work to be done. A lot more....
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Brain-machine interfaces…coming soon to a cerebrum near you
It might seem like something out of Star Trek, but people controlling so-called ‘smartbrains’ with their own thoughts could happen sooner than you think. And it doesn’t stop there. Innovations in biomedical technologies is speeding the progress of things such as artificial lab-grown organs,...
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Smarter, sustainable, and more resilient use of cities and space
As the world is expected to gain 2.2 billion new urban residents by 2050, emerging technologies will dramatically transform the way growing populations live, work and commute in urban areas. What will this mean for the future of urban engineering? Transport engineering expert, Associate Professor...
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Energy decathlon: the long race to redesign the industry
The energy landscape is evolving and it’s demanding change in the way we produce and consume energy in a more sustainable way. But how can our industry leaders, policymakers and household users reap the benefits of new technologies to meet these demands? Director of UNSW Digital Grid Futures...
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Let’s talk about nuclear
The on-going debate on nuclear feels like a constant battle of weighing the benefits of low carbon electricity generation against the public perception of potential risks. Nuclear engineer and lead of UNSW’s Nuclear Engineering program, Dr Edward Obbard, and Lieutenant Colonel Jasmin Diab, join...
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If it’s not grown, it’s mined
As the world shifts towards renewable energy production, experts predict that mining will play a critical role in the extraction of minerals necessary for technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicle batteries. Head of UNSW School of Minerals Energy Resources Engineering,...
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Transport, healthcare, education and defence: where to next with AI?
AI-powered programs like ChatGPT can do everything from plan an itinerary for your next holiday or help you write a resume or business proposal. But with all great technologies, there are risks and challenges. AI expert and Chief Scientist at UNSW's AI Institute, Professor Toby Walsh, and Stela...
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UNSW’s Engineering the Future podcast is a space for thought-provoking conversations about the bold ideas that will impact society over the next two decades. From exciting developments in nuclear technology and major transformations in the mining industry, through to the universal impact of Artificial Intelligence, we speak with leading academics and industry leaders about the technological marvels that will define our future. Together, we’ll discover how world-changing action starts with fearless thinking in innovative engineering.
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