Exploring the future of engineering.
Engineering has played a significant role – both good and bad – in getting humankind and the planet to where we are today. Typically, the engineering community still relies on unsustainable practices and materials, with limited consideration of the broader impact. The building and construction sector alone is responsible for 38% of global emissions whilst there continues to be vast inequality across the world.
This has to change. We need to move away from outdated working methods and prioritising profit over people and the planet. At Engineers Without Borders UK, we are working to reach the tipping point to ensure a safe and just future for all by inspiring, upskilling and driving change to put global responsibility at the heart of engineering.
During this course, aimed at those both in the sector or interested in what the profession has to offer, participants will interrogate the role of engineering, learn about the principles of global responsibility, how to encourage participatory and inclusive outcomes in practice and critically reflect on your role in ensuring a more safe and just future for all.
Please view our 2021-2030 strategy here.
This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete.
Skills Learned:
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The role of engineering
What problems should the engineering community be solving?- Critical Thinking
- Reflection
- Communication
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Participatory and Inclusive approaches to engineering
The power of collaboration.- Research
- Communication
- Problem Solving
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Principles in action
Being responsible in practice.- Research
- Logical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Communication
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Critical reflection
A message to your future self.- Critical Thinking
- Creative Writing
