Humanitarian Engineering - Solutions that improve lives and livelihoods!
At UNSW Engineering, we are developing a new generation of global leaders who aim to solve the greatest challenges and engineer a sustainable world. By studying the Humanitarian Engineering, you have the invaluable opportunity to apply sustainable and innovative technologies to help solve problems in disadvantaged communities, both in Australia and internationally.
Want to combine your passion for Food Science and Humanitarian Engineering?
Humanitarian Engineering Honours Research Thesis award for UG Engineering students
We are pleased to announce the Humanitarian Engineering Honours Research Thesis Award, which recognises the quality, humanitarian context, and societal impact of undergraduate honours research projects. The award includes a cash prize of AUD $1,000 and celebrates exceptional student contributions to humanitarian engineering and their commitment to creating positive social change through innovative research and problem solving.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM on the Friday of Week 12. For Term 3, 2025, the deadline is 5:00 PM, 5th December.
Enquiries:
For questions or further information, please contact:
A/Prof. Andrew Dansie, Humanitarian Engineering Academic Lead — a.dansie@unsw.edu.au
Dr. Laura Montano, Associate Lecturer in Humanitarian Engineering — l.montano@unsw.edu.au
ENGG3001 is the most inspiring course I have taken at UNSW. It expanded my perspective of engineering and its potential application to improve the lives of others in less fortunate circumstances.
Jonathan Chan
Environmental Engineering/Computer Science
Humanitarian Engineering Thesis Supervisor
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