The energy landscape is evolving and it’s demanding change in the way we produce and consume energy in a more sustainable way. But how can our industry leaders, policymakers and household users reap the benefits of new technologies to meet these demands? Director of UNSW Digital Grid Futures Institute, Professor John Fletcher, and CEO of UNSW Energy Institute, Dani Alexander, joins STEM journalist, Neil Martin, to discuss the challenges of redesigning entire energy systems to help meet the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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The on-going debate on nuclear feels like a constant battle of weighing the benefits of low carbon electricity generation against the public perception of potential risks.

Nuclear engineer and lead of UNSW’s Nuclear Engineering program, Dr Edward Obbard, and Lieutenant Colonel Jasmin Diab, join STEM journalist, Neil Martin, to discuss exciting developments in nuclear engineering and discuss what impacts we can expect on society as a whole over the next two decades.

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As the world shifts towards renewable energy production, experts predict that mining will play a critical role in the extraction of minerals necessary for technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicle batteries.

Head of UNSW School of Minerals Energy Resources Engineering, Professor Ismet Canbulat, and Rae O'Brien, Executive General Manager of Mining Excellence with Centennial Energy Company, joins STEM journalist, Neil Martin, to discuss the role of mining as the world transitions to a greener future.

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AI-powered programs like ChatGPT can do everything from plan an itinerary for your next holiday or help you write a resume or business proposal. But with all great technologies, there are risks and challenges.

AI expert and Chief Scientist at UNSW's AI Institute, Professor Toby Walsh, and Stela Solar, Director of the National Artificial Intelligence Centre hosted by CSIRO's Data61, join STEM journalist, Neil Martin, to take a deep  dive into the impact of AI on society in areas including healthcare, transport, education and defence.

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UNSW’s Engineering the Future podcast is a space for thought-provoking conversations about the bold ideas that will impact society over the next two decades. 

From exciting developments in nuclear technology and major transformations in the mining industry, through to the universal impact of Artificial Intelligence, we speak with leading academics and industry leaders about the technological marvels that will define us as we work towards a more sustainable future for all. 

Together, we’ll discover how world-changing action starts with fearless thinking in innovative engineering.