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From the very invention of the machine to the introduction of 3D printing, manufacturing is constantly taking on-board new ways of doing things to increase productivity and efficiencies. Manufacturing’s adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) is, therefore, an inherently natural progression. So, how does the IoT work, and how will it benefit the manufacturing sector?...Read More

Originally from Nigeria, Felix Okoh is a current on-campus Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation) student who began his EIT learning journey online. He is now based in Perth in Western Australia and this month we had the pleasure of hearing about his experience from starting his studies online before transferring...Read More

EIT’s courses are specifically designed to balance academic excellence and preparing our students for the competitive engineering jobs market. One critical aspect of preparing for a career in the sector is the practical skills earned in undertaking an internship. This month we sat down to map out the top five...Read More

While the state of Texas scrambles to restore power to millions of people, questions are beginning to arise about how the state was so ill-equipped for last week's disastrous blackouts and what can be done to ensure this does not happen again.   Many factors led to the history making power outage, and officials...Read More

We live in a world where, more and more, automation can be employed to take on the jobs that are just too dangerous for humans to handle. Tasks that would require mere mortals to risk life and limb are all in a day's work for modern robots. And now they...Read More

Here’s the thing: when an employer is deciding whether or not to hire you, they’re looking at a lot more than how well you know your stuff. More and more companies are paying attention to the gap between the knowledge you get from your degree and the skills you actually need to succeed in the workplace; in...Read More

Despite the still existing gender gap in society, more women are advancing in the engineering field, and the gap is slowly becoming smaller. To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11th, we would like to commemorate three of the most inspirational women scientists and engineers...Read More

By the year 2050, up to 70% of the world’s population is expected to live in cities. Accounting for expected population growth, that means another 2.5 billion people will reside in urban settings. To effectively manage the three pillars of sustainability – environmental, social and economic – we must remain...Read More

For some, the future holds an exciting vision of technology, enhancing our everyday lives and jobs. For others, it’s a somewhat bleaker view of a dystopian future, where humans are controlled by mechanical over-lords and are unnecessary in keeping the wheels of industry turning! Australia’s ABC network has created a...Read More

January is a time that we reflect on the past and plan ahead for the coming year. As we recover from the festivities of the holiday season, many of us resolve to break a few bad habits and become healthier, more organised and prepared for the challenges of the year...Read More