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.

EIT Ambassador’s Business Blueprint for Engineering Students

An EIT Ambassador’s Business Blueprint for Ambitious Engineering Students

May 26, 2025 5:48 pm
What does it take to run your own tech business while holding down full-time work and studying engineering? For Allistair Clarke from Swakopmund, Namibia, the answer lies in discipline, purpose, and problem-solving. As a student of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) and founder of AMC Enterprises, he proves that...Read More
Crucial Things Engineering School Doesn’t Teach About Work

Crucial Things Engineering School Doesn’t Teach About Work

May 26, 2025 5:21 pm
Engineering education gives you the theory, but the jobsite brings its own lessons. Here are five essential things every engineer discovers on the job that no textbook covers. These insights can make or break your success in the real world. From Classroom to Career: Why the Learning Never Stops Earning...Read More
Ridiculous Myths About Engineers That Need to Be Debunked

Ridiculous Myths About Engineers That Need to Be Debunked

May 23, 2025 5:06 pm
Despite their significant contributions, several myths about engineers still persist. Let’s tackle and debunk six of the most common misconceptions about people in this profession. 6 Myths About Engineers That Need Debunking Yet despite their key role in society, there are numerous myths and misconceptions about what engineers are really...Read More
6 Podcasts Engineers Need Commute While Pretending to Work

6 Podcasts Engineers Need on Their Commute (or While Pretending to Work)

May 23, 2025 4:21 pm
Whether you’re knee-deep in code, stuck in traffic, or quietly zoning out during a Zoom call, the right podcast can do more than just pass the time: it can spark ideas, fuel creativity, and make you laugh (just enough to stay sane). From engineering deep dives to AI banter and...Read More
6 Books Every Engineer Should Read That Aren’t Engineering

6 Books Every Engineer Should Read (That Aren’t About Engineering)

May 15, 2025 9:14 am
Engineers are great at solving problems, but what about understanding people, thinking creatively, or making better decisions? These 6 brilliant books aren’t about engineering, but they might just change the way you engineer everything else. Every Engineer Should Read These 6 Books Engineering trains your brain to solve problems, but...Read More
7 Ways Engineers in Europe Are Reclaiming Work-Life Balance

7 Ways Engineers in Europe Are Reclaiming Work-Life Balance

May 14, 2025 8:47 pm
Work-life balance isn’t just a buzzword in Europe; it’s becoming a way of life. From four-day workweeks to cultural shifts in productivity, engineers across the continent are finding the sweet spot between career goals and personal well-being. How Europe's Engineers Reclaim Work-life Balance In today’s fast-paced engineering world, burnout and...Read More
The Role of Engineers in Underwater Resource Extraction

Beneath the Surface: The Role of Engineers in Underwater Resource Extraction

May 13, 2025 10:05 pm
From harvesting critical minerals to fueling energy needs, the deep sea holds vast promise, and engineers are the ones making it possible. Explore how civil, electrical, oil and gas, and mining experts are transforming underwater extraction into a safer, smarter frontier. Underneath miles of crushing pressure and pitch-black water lies...Read More
Engineers are Thinking Small to Boost Space Exploration

Engineers are Thinking Small to Boost Space Exploration

May 13, 2025 5:37 pm
Behind every leap in space innovation are engineers thinking small ... really small. Dive into how nano-engineering is helping space engineers design stronger, lighter, smarter spacecraft and discover four exciting, real-world examples where nanotech is launching space exploration into the future. Engineers have long faced a massive challenge: how to...Read More
5 Ingenious Engineering Innovations Inspired by Nature

5 Ingenious Engineering Innovations Inspired by Nature

May 12, 2025 10:17 pm
From Velcro to shark skin, nature is full of smart solutions that engineers have learned to mimic in their designs. These innovations not only improve efficiency but also promote sustainability. We look at some amazing examples of how nature inspires engineering breakthroughs! 5 Engineering Innovations Inspired by Nature Nature has...Read More
How Engineers Use AI to Work Smarter and Stress a lot Less

How Engineers Use AI to Work Smarter, Prototype Faster, and Stress Less

May 12, 2025 9:22 pm
Forget the fearmongering, AI isn't here to take engineers' jobs. It's here to give them superpowers. From ChatGPT-assisted coding to Midjourney-driven design, engineers across disciplines are leveraging AI to streamline tasks, unleash creativity, and even manage burnout. Here's how the next-gen toolbox is changing the game for today’s engineers. Artificial...Read More