The continent cannot fulfil its potential without training technicians to tackle its infrastructure shortfall. By Mustafa Shehu, WFEO Executive Vice president To diversify its economy away from oil, Nigeria needs to train more engineers When, earlier this month, the Nigerian goverment forecast ambitious growth in its mining sector...
From tackling the spread through open-source platforms to delivering food using robots, the COVID-19 outbreak has shone a light on engineering’s potential to make a difference, says Gong Ke. By Gong Ke, WFEO President BEIJING: They say that science is about knowing and engineering is about doing. But...
by Marlene Kanga Tuesday, 21 January 2020 14:15 GMT * Any views expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. If we are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also better anticipating future climate threats, we need to renew and reinvent,...
The First Global Engineering Day On March 4th, 2020, the world will celebrate the first ever “World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development“. Until now, “engineering day” was celebrated on a different day in each country. The UNESCO Executive Board passed a motion in April, with the support of...
Calling all Engineers, Technicians, and Technologists! We want to hear from you about the future of engineering. Take our second annual Global Engineer Survey and share your opinion. Ten lucky participants will be randomly selected to receive a $50 gift card ($US). The survey is open...
Did you know that until recently, “engineering day” differed all over the world? Engineers in Bangladesh were honoured on 7 May, Mexican engineers were feted on 1 July, and here in Australia we got a week in August. But there’s never been a global day to...
Summary UNESCO’s recent declaration that 4 March will henceforth be celebrated as World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development was a significant moment for both early-career and established engineers alike. Starting in 2020, the annual celebration presents a global opportunity to recognise the profession and encourage...
Plans for a day to globally celebrate and raise awareness of the important work of engineers in achieving sustainable development are a step closer, after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Executive Board endorsed a recommendation. Earlier this month, the UNESCO Executive Board...