An award-winning South African journalist, Adriaan has two Excellence Awards in Feature Writing to his name. He’s worked for The Citizen, a daily South African newspaper as well as written for a slew of publications and even had a stint as a content manager for a reality TV show. He studied Audio Visual Communication and Philosophy at the University of Johannesburg, and still calls Johannesburg home.

How Online Study Helped an EIT Graduate Further His Career

August 23, 2021 3:05 pm
Skilled Engineer and EIT Graduate, Daniel Baidoo, enjoys solving complex problems. However, one problem he never had to solve was studying while working full time. The two worlds just melded together in the end, and it is something he believes gave him an advantage professionally. Studying EIT’s 52882WA - Advanced...Read More

How 3D Printing Is Changing the World

August 13, 2021 11:25 am
From schools to pedestrian safety, 3D printing is playing a role in education. In rural Malawi, going to school is not simple. Long walks with no reliable transport coupled with the lack of infrastructure create a scenario where dropping out of school is common. Now, 3D printing is changing that....Read More

The Future of Engineering Education

August 9, 2021 3:39 pm
While it's easy to think the future of engineering education will be on how to build flying cars and today's curriculum will be obsolete, science-fiction has to wait. The future of engineering education is likely attached to new skills development, including creative studies, incorporating mental health considerations and still using...Read More

From Biggest to Smallest: The Fascinating World of Valves

July 19, 2021 4:18 pm
At their most basic, valves are mechanical devices that control the flow within a system or process. This control is achieved by the manipulation of some of type of obstructer. They come in many shapes and sizes but Texas is home to the one of the biggest. The accolade came...Read More

From Industry 4.0 to Engineering 4.0

July 12, 2021 9:56 am
Almost a decade ago, the opening ceremony at the London 2012 Olympic Games showed the world a recreation of Britain’s industrial revolution in spectacular fashion. As cameras panned over the Olympic Stadium and factories sprouted out of thin air, the rapid evolution of the industry was illustrated to 900 million...Read More

Is Virtual Reality the Future of Education?

July 8, 2021 3:49 pm
For Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students and professionals, virtual reality (VR) allows for engaging and realistic first-person immersion. Leading companies and organizations are beginning to use the technology in education and training to connect knowledge with experience. Photo by XR Expo on Unsplash A Learning Analytics Theoretical Framework...Read More

Meet EIT Lecturer: Dr. Akhlaqur Rahman

July 5, 2021 1:53 pm
EIT Lecturer and Course Coordinator, Dr. Akhlaqur Rahman, is one of the mesmerizing engineers within EIT’s Academic Team that is as passionate about learning as he is about the latest engineering trends.   Pictured: Dr. Akhlaqur Rahman “Engineering is ever-evolving and full of potential. All you need is the right attitude and determination. That’s what I love...Read More

Five Amazing AI Creations in Film and Their Real-World Counterparts

July 2, 2021 3:30 pm
Here at EIT, we love a good movie that pushes the envelope of innovation, and no genre does it better than Science Fiction. Theoretically, a lot of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cinematic adventures could be plausible, and in fact, this list of five AI creations do have counterparts in the...Read More

EIT Introduces 9 New Graduate Certificate Courses

July 2, 2021 10:09 am
Micro-credentials like Graduate Certificates are emerging as badges of honor in the workplace or as an educational pathway to further education in engineering.   It is an excellent way for working engineers to upskill, or for graduates to add to their academic portfolio and be job-ready.  Nine New Courses With EIT  EIT is introducing 9 new...Read More

How an EIT Graduate Is Paving the Way for Women in Engineering

June 23, 2021 1:17 pm
June 23rd marks International Women in Engineering Day. Today we are recognizing the fantastic work of women in engineering including almost three-time EIT graduate, Renée Gaspar. With a Bachelors of Applied Science in Materials Chemistry and a Bachelor of Engineering Honors Degree in Chemical Engineering from RMIT University, as a...Read More