What does society need and how can chemical engineers work in partnership with others to make it happen? Chemical engineers must be able to offer rational answers to help direct decision makers and assist in policy development.

As a record number of students chose to begin studying UK chemical engineering and with intakes having more than doubled over the past decade, what role does a 21st century chemical engineer have in the 21st century?

The most critical topic areas of the Roadmap for Australian chemical engineers are Energy and Water. However, Australia will need to play its part in the topic areas of sustainability, food, health & safety, and bio-engineering.

As the Technical Policy Director for IChemE's Australian Board, Dr Gareth Forde will provide the most recent information on Engineering Futures" which is the update to the Technical Strategy Roadmap.