With 20+ years in communications and content creation, Hayden Horner is a seasoned professional. Hi international experience includes a pivotal role as a Public Information Officer at the United Nations in New York and locally as a Writer/Comms Planner/Syndication Content Producer/Copy Editor for reputable media outlets such as The Citizen Newspaper, Media24’s True Love Magazine, and Health24, among others. As The EIT Science Journalist, Hayden brings technical proficiency and a commitment to impactful storytelling.

Engineering for a Warmer World: Practical Climate Solutions

Engineering for a Warmer World: Practical Climate Solutions That Work

July 16, 2025 10:25 pm
As global temperatures rise, engineers are stepping up with smart, scalable solutions to help keep people cool, safe, and resilient. From affordable insulation to passive cooling systems and climate-adaptive architecture, we explore how they’re doing this without pushing energy systems to the brink. Engineering Climate Solutions: Smarter, Greener Airflow Extreme...Read More
Earthquakes: What New Research Says About Safer Structures

Designing for Earthquakes: What New Research Says About Safer Structures

July 16, 2025 10:06 pm
As seismic risk becomes a growing concern for urban areas around the world, engineers are rethinking how structures are designed to withstand earthquakes. A new research paper by two Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) experts highlights key global research trends in performance-based design (PBD), shedding light on how the field...Read More
Bridging Divide: Engineering Access to Clean Water Worldwide

Bridging the Digital Divide: Engineering Access to Clean Water Worldwide

July 16, 2025 4:40 pm
Clean water is a fundamental human right, yet billions still live without reliable access. Engineers around the world are stepping up with bold, innovative solutions that combine traditional infrastructure with smart technology. From solar-powered purification systems to remote-sensing pumps, these advancements are redefining how communities will access, manage, and sustain...Read More
Engineering Skills Driving Water Management and Desalination

Critical Engineering Skills Driving Water Management and Desalination Innovation

June 30, 2025 10:07 pm
Water scarcity challenges demand new solutions. Engineers skilled in water resource management and desalination are pivotal to addressing these issues globally. Discover how upskilling with EIT’s 52925WA Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Engineering aligns with today’s innovations and industry needs. Water Engineering: More Than Traditional Infrastructure Work Water engineering is...Read More
Engineering Breakthroughs 2025 Shaping the Coming Decade

Engineering Breakthroughs from 2025 That are Shaping the Coming Decade

June 30, 2025 9:47 pm
From bridges designed by AI to materials that repair themselves, 2025 has delivered engineering innovations straight out of science fiction. These breakthroughs aren’t just cool, they’re rewriting the rules for infrastructure, cities, and sustainability over the next ten years and beyond. Engineering Is Rapidly Entering a New Era Engineering has...Read More
6 Engineering Projects That Seem Like Sci-Fi but are Real

6 Engineering Projects That Seem Like Sci-Fi but are Real

June 30, 2025 5:54 pm
Think engineering is all spreadsheets and simulations? Think again. These six real-world innovations sound like something ripped from a sci-fi novel, but they’re being built and tested right now. If you love future tech, buckle up. This is engineering at its coolest. Engineering Projects That Seem Out of This World...Read More
EIT Forging Partnerships Through Botswana Engineering Hub

EIT Forging New Partnerships Through its Botswana Engineering Education Hub

June 27, 2025 9:43 pm
EIT’s recently launched Botswana Learning Hub has already started strengthening connections with existing and potential students, partners, and industries across Southern Africa. Discover how this new space is set to accelerate skills development and expand access to world-class engineering training where it’s needed most. Expanding Presence and Deepening Local Connections...Read More
5 Side Projects Every Engineering Student Should Try in 2025

5 Side Projects Every Engineering Student Should Try in 2025

June 26, 2025 10:26 pm
Want to level up your engineering game in 2025? These fun and surprisingly useful side projects will boost your skills, impress future employers, and make your GitHub shine. Plus, they’re actually enjoyable to build. No boring code … just awesome creations! Side Projects Every Engineering Student Should Try Let’s be...Read More
Places Engineering Professionals Enhance Human Experiences

Unexpected Places Where Engineering Professionals Enhance Human Experiences

June 26, 2025 9:43 pm
Think engineering is just bridges and machines? Think again. Behind gourmet food, dazzling concerts, and museum magic are brilliant minds pushing boundaries. Here’s a look at some surprising industries where engineers are working wonders you never even imagined. Unexpected Places: Engineers Aren’t Just Building Bridges When most people think of...Read More
European Cities Where Engineers Quietly Design the Future

European Cities Where Engineers Quietly Design the Future

June 26, 2025 2:53 pm
Across Europe, engineers are transforming cities into smart, sustainable hubs. From intelligent traffic systems to climate-responsive architecture, cities like Rotterdam, Tallinn, and Barcelona are at the forefront of this urban revolution. Let’s explore how they’re designing the future. European Cities: The Shift Towards Smart and Sustainable Urbanization is on the...Read More