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Remote labs are a key tool for the Engineering Institute of Technology's students. We spoke to an EIT lab coordinator/lecturer about the use of remote labs in engineering education. With the rapid advancement of technology, remote labs have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional in-person labs in engineering education....Read More

The concept of the metaverse has gained increasing attention in recent years. We explore how the industrial metaverse revolutionizes the engineering industry and the learning experience. What is the industrial metaverse? The metaverse concept – a virtual world that spans multiple platforms and devices – has gained traction recently. A...Read More

Getting the stuff of exams right in an online and offline environment is no simple task, especially if it’s a multi-mode exam. EIT staff and a student share their experience. Sitting down to write your exams can be stressful for any student, whether they are secondary or tertiary level. But...Read More

Science fiction writers continue to fuel engineers' imaginations, resulting in mind-blowing technological advancements. We’ve put together a list of reads for engineers to feel inspired The connection between engineers and science fiction (sci-fi) is undeniably akin to the bond between a parent and a child. Of course, it is anyone’s...Read More

They may have hard-to-pronounce names and sit at the bottom of the periodic table, but Rare Earth Elements are changing engineering and our lives in ways we never imagined. To most people outside of the fields of specialized engineering, or geology and chemistry, Rare Earth Elements (REE) were relatively unheard...Read More

The set of standards known as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Criteria may be considered an unnecessary distraction by hardened instrumentation and control engineering professionals. There is, however, a tsunami of demand globally to demonstrate these principles in an organizational setting, and almost a third of all professionally managed assets...Read More

Batteries are on top of the list when it comes to sustainability trends, thanks to their potential to store energy derived from sustainable energy like solar power. Batteries have also changed a lot since their invention, and engineers now have endless opportunities to harness the power of battery cells in...Read More

A bucket and pail are essentials if you’re hitting the beach on 6 August for International Sandcastle Day. It’s straightforward, the event is celebrated on beaches around the globe where creators, builders and artists convene to make the biggest, prettiest, most interesting sand sculptures out there. If you’ve seen mega...Read More

Mechanical Engineering is vast, and if you were from a career perspective to box it in, it won’t be an easy task. Prospective careers for qualified mechanical engineers include work in manufacturing, design-drafting, fluid power engineering, automation, lubricant technology, automotive engineering, thermal engineering, mining, marine, aerospace and oil and gas...Read More

The appeal of hydrogen fuel is that as a resource on earth it’s nearly inexhaustible. But how should engineers approach green hydrogen? If you are somewhat interested in hydrogen, green hydrogen is probably a term that you have seen floating around. Whilst the vast majority of hydrogen is produced from...Read More