When Engineers Present Evidence as Expert Witnesses in Court
Hayden Horner, Dr Milind Siddhpura and Dr Arti Siddhpura30 March, 2023
Sometimes, engineers work as consultants to give expert supporting evidence in appropriate circumstances. EIT Course Coordinator and On-Campus Lecturer Dr. Milind Siddhpura shared his experience as an expert witness. Engineers are professionals who innovate and invent to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities. Their ability to use...Read More
Credit Points
Brad Lohoar14 March, 2023
Credit points (CP) serve as a measure of study load and provide guidance on various aspects of a student's academic journey. They serve to indicate the expected workload for a course, with EIT standardising on one credit point to represent approximately 40 hours of coursework, including all forms of teaching...Read More
World Water Day: Engineering with Nature-Based Solutions
Hayden Horner14 March, 2023
The role of engineering in sustainable water management becomes more critical as concerns about the long-term availability of water supplies, utility rates of water, stormwater collection, and wastewater treatment are expected to increase. Water and its long-term availability and the environmental effects of stormwater collection and wastewater treatment have been...Read More
ChatGPT: Is it Brilliance or a Big Bother for Education?
Hayden Horner13 March, 2023
Using ChatGPT for education has pros and cons. While it can enhance learning and teaching, it may have limitations in understanding complex concepts. We explore the advantages and disadvantages of this new technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a buzzword in the tech industry for quite some time now, and...Read More
Remote Labs & Engineering Students: Benefits and Challenges
Hayden Horner9 March, 2023
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
Industrial Metaverse: Limitless Prospects for Engineering
Hayden Horner8 March, 2023
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
Tips To Further Your Engineering Education for a Top Job
Hayden Horner15 February, 2023
Recent studies show that returning to school and getting that extra engineering degree helps further your career. But when is the right time, and where do you start? We offer some tips to get you back in the academia saddle. Tips to further your engineering education for a top job...Read More
Get to Know The EIT 2023 Selection of Student Ambassadors
Hayden Horner10 February, 2023
Some of the best universities in the world utilize their current students as their advocates and ambassadors, and the Engineering Institute of Technology is no exception. Meet our student ambassadors for this year. The EIT 2023 selection of student ambassadors has been announced and we're ecstatic! When booking a holiday...Read More
Roman Concrete Is Changing Modern Civil Engineering
Hayden Horner8 February, 2023
They may not have discovered concrete, but Ancient Roman civilizations were the first to use it as a building material. And now, their method is changing modern civil engineering and the planet. Learn more about Roman concrete in this post. The ancient Romans will forever be known for their exceptional...Read More
When Studying On-campus Becomes a Lifestyle
Hayden Horner6 February, 2023
Today’s campuses are evolving to meet the changing needs of students globally, and the Engineering Institute of Technology is right up there with the best of them when it comes to a fulfilling on-campus experience. According to a recent assessment by Forbes, more than a quarter of a billion students...Read More