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 Lecturer Christabel Phiri’s Passion for Engineering

EIT Lecturer Christabel Phiri’s Passion for Engineering: From Copper Mines to Classrooms

May 9, 2025 5:30 pm
Christabel Phiri’s ascension from Zambia’s copper mines to becoming a Mechanical Engineering lecturer at EIT is an inspiring story of learning, and passion. Discover how she’s combining industry experience with teaching to prepare the next generation of engineers. From Zambia's Copper Mines to Teaching Christabel Phiri's shift from working in...Read More
Cities Built for Climate Chaos: BIM and Automation at Work

Cities Built for Climate Chaos: BIM and Automation at Work

May 9, 2025 5:02 pm
As climate change intensifies, engineers are reimagining how cities can endure and adapt. By merging resilient design strategies with smart automation tools like BIM, and drawing on recent research from EIT, reinforced concrete slab systems are becoming the backbone of future-proof urban infrastructure. Building for a Tougher Tomorrow: Why Urban...Read More
Engineers at Work Behind the Scenes: Heroes of the Planet

Engineers at Work Behind the Scenes: Heroes of the Planet

May 9, 2025 3:22 pm
They may not make headlines, but engineers are quietly designing solutions to fight climate change: from water-making machines to carbon-eating highways. These innovations show that the path to a sustainable future is already being paved, by minds you’ve never heard of. A New Kind of Emergency Needs a New Kind...Read More
EIT Secures Full Accreditation from Engineers Australia

EIT Secures Full Accreditation from Engineers Australia

May 6, 2025 3:56 pm
EIT has received full accreditation from Engineers Australia for both its Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training programs, strengthening its global reputation and offering students enhanced opportunities, recognition, and employability. A Global Milestone in Engineering Education The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) has achieved a major institutional milestone, gaining...Read More
EIT’s UK Sister College Now Has new Degree Awarding Powers

EIT’s UK Sister College Now Has new Degree Awarding Powers

April 24, 2025 9:44 pm
Big news! EIT’s UK sister college, ECT, now has official Degree Awarding Powers, opening doors to globally recognized UK engineering degrees and marking a huge leap forward in international education. The future of engineering just got even brighter! Dean of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT), Dr Steve Mackay, is...Read More
6 Women Engineers Who Shaped and Are Shaping the Future

6 Women Engineers Who Shaped and Are Shaping the Future

April 15, 2025 5:06 pm
From breaking barriers in the 1930s to pioneering AI today, meet extraordinary female engineers who shaped our world. Their groundbreaking work spans continents and generations – discover the inspiring stories behind these STEM trailblazers! It's no secret that engineering has traditionally been a male-dominated field, and the numbers tell a...Read More
How Engineers Are Shaping UN Sustainable Development Goals

How Engineers Are Shaping UN Sustainable Development Goals

April 11, 2025 5:55 pm
Engineers are the architects of a sustainable future. By leveraging their expertise in technology and innovation, they are instrumental in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Discover why engineering education matters and how institutions like EIT are preparing the next generation of global problem-solvers. The Vital Role of...Read More
Industry 4.0 to 5.0: Perspective on Future of Manufacturing

The Shift from Industry 4.0 to 5.0: A Global Perspective on the Future of Manufacturing

April 11, 2025 5:11 pm
The transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 marks a pivotal moment in the future of global manufacturing. This shift is not just a technological upgrade but a fundamental change in how we approach manufacturing worldwide. This article explores the global implications of this shift and how it will shape...Read More
Discover Why the UK Needs Engineers Now More Than Ever

Why the UK Needs Engineers Now More Than Ever

April 11, 2025 3:52 pm
The UK is grappling with an engineering shortage as it strives to meet its future ambitions. With vital projects in progress and a shrinking talent pool, skilled engineers are in high demand. Here’s why now is the time for your skills to shine. The Infrastructure Gold Rush The construction landscape...Read More
Reasons European Engineers opt for Professional Certificates

3 Reasons European Engineers opt for Professional Certificates

April 8, 2025 9:20 pm
European engineers, the future is now! Short courses offer the fastest way to master AI, green tech, and Industry 4.0 skills—without career breaks. Stay competitive, upskill smartly, and future-proof your engineering career today! For generations, earning an engineering degree in Europe was the undisputed path to career success. A master’s...Read More