Included here are events, articles, and opportunities from organisations, groups, and professional associations related to the Engineers Australia Humanitarian Engineering Community of Practice (EA HumEng CoP) during November and December 2023.
Upcoming Events
People and culture at the heart of engineering - an online panel session exploring how engineers, technologists and designers are placing people and culture at the centre of their practice in order to develop and implement engineering and technology projects in support of local culture. A particular focus will be placed on First Nations culture and knowledge and explore how these can be central to engineering practice.
Speakers are Mark Henaway Technical Director Roads, Aurecon and Ish Bhuiyan Owner and Managing Director, Infrastructure Management Solutions.
November 16, 12-1pm (AEDT). Details and registration at https://web.cvent.com/event/c63bc209-b440-4e32-b065-32d7be0fd567/summary
Samoan Women Paving Climate Resilient Roads - an online event presented by the Warren Centre at the University of Sydney. A conversation exploring the remarkable contributions of exceptional women in paving roads for Samoa. 12.30-2pm (AEDT), 2.30-4pm (SST), Thursday November 23, 2023. Register via https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1992287/1920084/
UNESCO World Engineering Day - for sustainable development - As part of World Engineering Day a hackathon highlighting the extreme climate challenges faced by today’s engineers will be run in March 2024, supported by Engineers WIthout Borders International. The theme for 2024 is Engineering Solutions for a Sustainable World. Registrations are open until November 27 2023. Open to all - https://worldengineeringday.net/hackathon/
Articles, Recordings, Podcasts
Humanitarian Engineering Podcast - From the Humanitarian Engineering group at the University of Twente. Includes guests from around the world discussing various aspects of Humanitarian Engineering across communities, innovation, and research - https://open.spotify.com/show/4dFqzXhKmc5yrtZUev0f0Z?si=7c877d98129f4292&nd=1
Australia’s International Development Policy - the most recent update from the Australian Federal Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Outlining the Federal Government's approach to the Australian development program. Available for download at https://www.dfat.gov.au/publications/development/australias-international-development-policy
Four approaches to shifting mindsets for decolonising knowledge - an article by Peter Taylor and Crystal Tremblay. Explores what is required by researchers to deconstruct the dominant narratives and personal privileges embodied in our race, class, and gender among others in the context of knowledge for development. Available at https://i2insights.org/2023/06/27/decolonising-knowledge/
Pacific Islands at a cliff edge - an edited version of a speech delivered by Professor Biman Prasad at a seminar on 9 August associated with the recent Forum Economic Ministers Meeting in Suva, Fiji. Available at https://devpolicy.org/pacific-islands-at-a-cliff-edge-20230811/
Opportunities
PhD Position in design for social justice in technology-based development initiatives - based in the Humanitarian Engineering group in the Department of Design, Production and Management (DPM) of the Faculty of Engineering Sciences (ET) at the University of Twente, The Netherlands. Applications close November 12, 2023. More details at https://utwentecareers.nl/en/vacancies/1469/phd-position-design-for-social-justice-in-technology-based-development-initiatives/
The Warren Centre & Professor Ron Johnston 2023 Humanitarian Pitch - an annual national prize recognising higher degree by research (HDR) university students for conducting research that can be applied to address pressing issues facing underserved or marginalised communities. Applications close November 30, 2023, with prizes available including paid internship opportunities. Details available at https://hack-eng.sydney.edu.au/pitch-2023/?mc_cid=3d02fc8fa9&mc_eid=2fc6f2de97
Engineers Without Borders Australia Volunteer Positions - various volunteer positions Cambodia, Vanuatu, and Australia with Engineers Without Borders Australia. Looking for a range of backgrounds WASH, project management, outreach, and skills development. Some international positions close on October 30 2023. Details at https://ewb.org.au/volunteer/