The 2021 Agenda
SOLUTIONS TO THE BIGGEST GLOBAL CHALLENGES WE FACE TODAY WILL BE DESIGNED BY ENGINEERS.
THE 2021 AGENDA IS AN EXCITING PROJECT THAT INVITES YOU TO TELL US WHAT SOCIETAL ISSUES ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU.
Over the past year we’ve been talking to young people, industry connections and academics about the topic they feel is the biggest global challenge we are facing in the 21st century.
Follow #2021Agenda on social for the latest videos.
tell us what you’d like to see on the 2021 agenda
Shoot a 30-second video telling us about an issue that impacts your life and why the world's leading engineers should tackle it, and then submit it to hello@tedi-london.ac.uk.
Video not your thing? No problem. Send us a blog post, or follow @TEDILondon and get involved on our social media channels instead.
The videos, blogs and social media posts gathered from The 2021 Agenda campaign will be used to compile a report which we will launch in January 2021. It will be TEDI-London’s manifesto – outlining the challenges and opportunities for future engineers.
On the agenda: Dementia as a global challenge for future engineers
According to a new report from Alzheimers Disease International, dementia is 30 years behind physical disabilities movement. In this TEDI-London panel debate, we explore how we can apply global design engineering in public spaces as a solution and support system for people with dementia.
Chaired by Dr Sarah Campbell, who led and developed the TEDI-London 2020 summer school, the panel comprised:
– Dennis Frost – Connections for Life with Dementia Team, University of Wollongong
– Kishan Kariippanon – Connections for Life with Dementia Team, University of Wollongong
– Chris Lynch – Alzheimer Disease International
– Lyn Phillipson – Connections for Life with Dementia Team, University of Wollongong
– Sofia Colaco – TEDI-London Summer School Student
– Nicole Pereira – TEDI-London Summer School Student
– Zemzem Sonmez – TEDI-London Summer School Student
On the agenda: recycling and sustainability
Professor Veena Sahajwalla from our partner university UNSW explores how the alignment of recycling and manufacturing can be a solution to a more sustainable human way of life.
Read her blog: Why all waste should be treasured
“Modern lives depend on the internet – smart phones, smart cities, smart cars – our biggest global challenge is ensuring a sustainable energy supply to power our smart lives. ”
For future engineers
