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Texas Blackouts: How a Cold Snap Left the State in Darkness
Texas Blackouts: How a Cold Snap Left the State in Darkness
The Texas blackouts left millions without power as freezing weather pummeled the state. The blackout is among the largest in US history. Continue reading Texas Blackouts: How a Cold Snap Left the State in Darkness at EIT | Engineering Institute[…]
Created on: Feb 22, 2021 | 07:44 am
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EIT Student Ambassadors 2021 Announcement
EIT Student Ambassadors 2021 Announcement
The Engineering Institute of Technology is proud to announce Douglas Mugweni and Aaron Brook as EIT Student Ambassadors for 2021. Every year, the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) selects an applicant to fill the role of Student Ambassador. For 2021, however, the number of applications received was greater than ever[…]
Created on: Feb 12, 2021 | 05:36 am
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Boston Dynamics’ Robots Ruling The Dance Floor
Boston Dynamics’ Robots Ruling The Dance Floor
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[…]
Created on: Feb 12, 2021 | 05:26 am
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Future of Work Program
Future of Work Program
Together, BHP and the Department of Education, Skills and Employment have formed the Future of Work Program to promote educational pathways in regional areas and help support Australia’s road to economic recovery.BHP is investing up to $30 million to create[…]
Created on: Feb 11, 2021 | 06:51 am
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A Concise History of the Internship
A Concise History of the Internship
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[…]
Created on: Feb 11, 2021 | 03:50 am
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Three Inspirational Women in Science and Engineering
Three Inspirational Women in Science and Engineering
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[…]
Created on: Feb 11, 2021 | 00:00 am
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Remembering Robert Snaith
Remembering Robert Snaith
Rob Snaith’s career began shortly after graduating with a Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Moving into fluid system applications engineering, he began what would become more than 30 years of work in the field, quickly establishing himself as an[…]
Created on: Feb 7, 2021 | 23:54 pm
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Get smart about smart cities
Get smart about smart cities
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[…]
Created on: Feb 5, 2021 | 06:11 am
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EIT secures Commonwealth Supported Places for eight online qualifications
EIT secures Commonwealth Supported Places for eight online qualifications
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government is subsidizing a range programs at EIT through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) under the Job-Ready Graduates Package. This means you can now upskill your engineering career at a significantly reduced cost.Continue[…]
Created on: Jan 14, 2021 | 07:09 am
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Will a robot take your job?
Will a robot take your job?
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[…]
Created on: Jan 8, 2021 | 00:30 am
Jan 8, 2021 | 00:30 am
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