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UNSW's Engineering the Future

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About the show

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