Engineering: A lifelong learning journey
A career in engineering requires continual professional development to remain relevant and effective in today’s rapidly changing global society. There are currently more than 15 million engineers across various disciplines…
Technology trends to prepare for in 2021
We’re living in a time of rapid change. Technology trends, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, are allowing for more efficient workplace environments. As the engineering industry is characterized…
A letter from the 2020 EIT Student Ambassador
Dear EIT Community, Congratulations on completing 2020! A challenging year as we faced arguably the toughest health crisis of our generation, provoking extra thought into the solutions technical and Engineering…
The importance of communication skills for engineers
Engineering graduates require an ever-increasing range of skills to maintain relevance within the job market. Communication skills are a vital component of this, recognized by both academia and industry alike….
EIT student designs 3D printed prosthetic controlled by an electronic glove
Hendrik van Heerden is a skilled Mobile Crane Specialist and is also currently studying EIT’s Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering) through our online delivery mode. For his final year project,…
Alphabet delivers wireless Internet using light beams from 20km away
If 2020 has taught the world anything, it is that the internet is an invaluable commodity. The COVID-19 pandemic digitally transformed almost every aspect of our daily lives. It also…
Rolls-Royce plans 16 mini nuclear plants for the UK
Rolls-Royce has recently announced their pledge to create 6,000 jobs in the United Kingdom as part of their plans to build 16 small nuclear power stations. The announcement comes with…
Is industrialization the key to poverty reduction in Africa?
Calendared by the United Nations in 1989, Africa Industrialization Day represents a unique opportunity for policymakers, business leaders, development partners, and other individuals to raise awareness about the transformational opportunities…
How the COVID-19 pandemic will change engineering education
Like most areas of society, engineering education has undergone profound change during the COVID-19 pandemic. Closed campuses have meant many engineering faculties around the world have had to look towards…
Battery energy storage in focus as power outages in South Africa continue
In this time of global market uncertainty, the one thing that we know for sure is that the world needs energy. It’s not only essential to our daily lives but…
Permeable pavement a possible solution for better stormwater management
In the field of civil and structural engineering, urban stormwater management is a complex and challenging issue. As cities continue to grow, so does the number of impermeable surfaces —…
Air taxis coming to a sky near you
Hailing a flying taxi will no longer be just a concept found in science fiction movies. A Japanese company called SkyDrive recently tested a single-seat prototype straight out of Back…
