Engineering: a tool for

global development
By Emily Devine Oct 23, 2014 4:59PM UTC
Have you ever thanked an engineer for the last Snickers bar you devoured? Perhaps
not. How about consulting an engineer for insight into the latest controversial,
progressive art ehibition? Highly unlikely! but why? "ecause the study of engineering
has little to do with confectionery and nothing to do with culture? #ew statements
could be further from the truth.
$eference to disciplines such as mechanical and automotive engineering tends to
con%ure images of tool!kits, oily overalls and $olls $oyce& undeniably valid associations
which fail to do %ustice to the tremendous role engineering has to play in numerous
facets of global development. 'hile the eamples of Snickers and art ehibitions seem
flippant, they highlight huge gaps in public understanding of engineers( influence
within society.
'ithout inbound supply chains which depend upon shipping, road and rail networks,
Snickers!lovers would be left with a collection of sugar, cocoa and miscellaneous other
)literally* heart!stopping ingredients& the +inetica ,rt #air, which has taken
place annually since -../, reflects engineering(s interdisciplinary impact by
presenting S0E1 research in the form of an art ehibition. 2learly, engineering affects
a surprising number of everyday pursuits! yet its importance can be felt on a far more
significant international level.
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3ntegral to ground!breaking advancements as diverse as smart phones, artificial
hearts and carbon emissions trackers, engineers aid today(s global society in becoming
increasingly sophisticated in its understanding and daring in its eploration. 0he
recent development of 45 printing, through which products can be 6grown( from a fine
powder of metal, nylon or carbon!reinforced plastics, refined using computer!aided
design and then constructed from thin layers of the material, is set to be hugely
important within the spheres of dentistry and medicine. Soon, virtually any product
could be 6grown(& from false teeth and hip %oints to skin and organs.
3n the developing world, the knowledge and epertise of engineers are
indispensable. ,id missions such as those currently being implemented as part of
efforts to send food to Ebola victims would not be possible without highly developed
vehicles and transport systems& engineering skills are also fundamental to the design,
construction and operation of health facilities in countries affected by outbreaks of
such fatal diseases. 0he devastating reality of infant mortality in third world countries
is benefiting from mechanical engineering eperts( research, which was recently
realised by the creation of a wind!up foetal heart rate monitorwhich counts foetal
heartbeats, indicating to the nurse present whether or not the baby is receiving
sufficient oygen.
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Engineering shapes, supports and enhances modern society in ways few actively
comprehend. #rom developing eco!friendly forms of transport and the systems which
allow produce to reach our supermarket shelves to providing those in need with
previously unthinkable means of survival, engineers have numerous opportunities to
affect change on a global scale. Popular misconceptions which paint engineering as a
discipline free from creativity, the capacity to affect those outside of the 7aguar!owning
community and )gasp* women are both outdated and inaccurate& the time has come to
think outside of the toolbo and realise the potential, breadth and importance of this
sector as a tool for international development.
$ead on for information regarding institutions in ,ustralia, 8ew 9ealand, 5enmark
and the :+ which offer world!class Engineering programmes.
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)2,2* offers carefully structured courses which have been developed according to
current industry re?uirements. Hosting more than 4.. students and offering @A
?ualifications, 2,2 ensures that all of its courses are delivered in accordance with the
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2,2 have numerous opportunities to flourish in a multicultural environment which
welcomes individuals from all corners of the globe and maintains partnerships with
countries such as 3ndia, +orea, 2hina, "angladesh, 8epal, "hutan, 1alaysia, =reece,
Pakistan, Egypt and 7apan. 2,2(s 3nstitute of 0echnology provides specialised,
nationally recognised training in a variety of fields, including ,utomotive 1echanical
0echnology and ,utomotive 1anagement.$ead the full profile.
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spectrum of industries. ,=" welcomes local and international students onto all of its
diverse course options, each of which has been developed to act as a pathway from
education into industry and involves numerous opportunities to gain work eperience
and increase professional awareness. 0he institution(s 5esign courses, which include
2ivil 5esign, Plumbing, and Hydraulic Services and 5esign, vary between @ and - years
in duration& each course e?uips graduates with an internationally respected
?ualification. $ead the full profile.
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> :+,n institution committed to inspiring students to ecel as creative professionals
within stimulating, rewarding careers, the :niversity of 'est ;ondon has gained an
outstanding reputation for high ?uality education which facilitates graduates( seamless
progression into employment. 0he :niversity, which is situated in the heart of the :+
capital, has one of the most impressive employment rates in the country& recent
Employment Performance 3ndications )EP* released by the Higher Education Statistics
,gency )HES,* indicate that FGH of students find work within si months of
graduation. Specialising in the delivery of research!led, innovative technical courses,
the :niversity(s School of 2omputing and 0echnology aspires to be the best source of
education for creative professionals in computing, engineering and built environment
in ;ondon. $ead the full profile.
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9E,;,850he first university in 8ew 9ealand to have achieved a A!star ranking under
the CS Stars system, the :niversity of 2anterbury ):2* ranks among the top 4H of
universities in the country. 'ith a strong international reputation for its high!?uality
course options, world!class teaching staff and large, inclusive student community, the
institution attracts both students and staff from all corners of the globe. :2(s 2ollege
of Engineering offers professional ?ualifications in Engineering and #orestry at both
undergraduate and postgraduate level. 0he 2ivil and 8atural Engineering department,
which operates within the 2ollege, is ranked @Fth in the world& in addition to this, the
1echanical Engineering and 2hemical and Process Engineering departments are
recognised as the best in 8ew 9ealand.$ead the full profile.
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5:85EE > :+,n internationally recognised institution with a reputation for
attracting the world(s best students and academics, the :niversity of 5undee has been
voted the best university in Scotland for five consecutive years in the 0imes Higher
Education(s Student Eperience Survey. 0he :niversity is home to a thriving
international community, which represents approimately @GA countries and accounts
for over -AH of the student body. 5edicated to cultivating academic ecellence, the
:niversity of 5undee(s School of Engineering, Physics and 1athematics prepares
students for stimulating, rewarding careers in their chosen disciplines. =raduates, who
are e?uipped with the skills necessary to ecel within industry, often move into
employment with corporate leaders such as Petro/ in 3ndia, ,rup in 8igeria and
0eraBil in ;ithuania. $ead the full profile.
0E2H832,; :83BE$S30E <# 5E81,$+ > 5E81,$+$enowned for ranking
among the foremost technical institutions in Europe, 0echnical :niversity of 5enmark
)50:* is dedicated to creating and developing means through which natural and
technical sciences can benefit today(s global society. 0he :niversity continues to set
new records in the number of publications and assignments accomplished by its public
sector consultancy and is committed to maintaining and furthering its partnerships
within industry. <ffering a broad spectrum of courses at "achelor, 1aster and Ph5
level, 50: prides itself on providing students with innovative, practical and business!
orientated tuition which e?uips them with the skills necessary to ecel in their chosen
field. 0he :niversity places considerable emphasis on its global identity, which is
reflected in its cultivation of a thriving international student community and
educational echange programmes with over -.. universities worldwide. $ead the full
profile.
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