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Our engineering degrees and Advanced Diplomas are accredited by Engineers Australia
Our engineering degrees and Advanced Diplomas are accredited by Engineers Australia
A new list of engineering education programs accredited at the levels of Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist and Engineering Associate by Engineers Australia has been released. Engineers Australia is the trusted accreditation authority for tertiary engineering education in Australia and abroad.[…]
Created on: Jan 13, 2022 | 13:03 pm
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Student Story: Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation) student Felix Okoh
Student Story: Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation) student Felix Okoh
Making Perth his educational home. Student experiences the world over changed during 2020 and 2021 when COVID-19 changed a lot of student delivery systems, but EIT Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation) student Felix Okoh is a testament that combining on-campus[…]
Created on: Jan 11, 2022 | 02:17 am
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Get to know EIT Undergraduate Certificates
Get to know EIT Undergraduate Certificates
Whether your goal is to reskill or gain new compliance Undergraduate Certificates with EIT offers a valuable six-month qualification. The aim of Undergraduate Certificates is to assist engineers to either get back into studying or to assist them to gain[…]
Created on: Jan 11, 2022 | 02:08 am
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Engineering Pathways: How you can meet your goals as an engineer
Engineering Pathways: How you can meet your goals as an engineer
Engineering is always evolving and so is education. It means that there’s a lot of ways engineers can keep current, upskill, change the direction of their career or even add more qualifications to their name. If your goals for 2022[…]
Created on: Jan 11, 2022 | 02:04 am
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Changes engineers can make right now to reach sustainability goals
Changes engineers can make right now to reach sustainability goals
Through the development, application, promotion and communication of environmentally sustainable engineering practices and technologies, there is cause to mitigate engineering practices to always fall in line with practices for the improvement of climate change. November 2021 marked the COP26 summit[…]
Created on: Jan 11, 2022 | 01:29 am
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EIT’s 2021 Year in Review
EIT’s 2021 Year in Review
As the year ends there were many standout moments here at EIT. The Engineering Institute of Technology’s heartbeat has always been education and the year provided many opportunities for budding engineers to join the ranks thanks to a range of[…]
Created on: Dec 22, 2021 | 01:23 am
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Is It Too Late for Me to Start Studying?
Is It Too Late for Me to Start Studying?
For mature-age students, sometimes the all too common question arises: Is it too late for me to start studying? Continue reading Is It Too Late for Me to Start Studying? at EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology.
Created on: Dec 16, 2021 | 02:07 am
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EIT Lecturers Predict 2022 Engineering Trends
EIT Lecturers Predict 2022 Engineering Trends
We asked some of EIT's lecturers what engineering trends they expect to be prominent for in the coming years. Continue reading EIT Lecturers Predict 2022 Engineering Trends at EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology.
Created on: Dec 14, 2021 | 00:00 am
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Engineering Plastics Market Booms: But What Does It Entail?
Engineering Plastics Market Booms: But What Does It Entail?
Engineering plastics are different to commodity plastics in that they are designed to withstand mechanical and environmental conditions. Continue reading Engineering Plastics Market Booms: But What Does It Entail? at EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology.
Created on: Dec 13, 2021 | 01:04 am
Dec 13, 2021 | 01:04 am -
Dean's Letter: Never Waste a Good Crisis in Engineering Education
Dean's Letter: Never Waste a Good Crisis in Engineering Education
A message from EIT's Dean of Engineering, Dr Steve Mackay, reflecting on the year that was 2021 and looking forward to the new year. Continue reading Dean's Letter: Never Waste a Good Crisis in Engineering Education at EIT | Engineering[…]
Created on: Dec 10, 2021 | 00:33 am
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Are Electric Vehicles the Future of Transport?
Are Electric Vehicles the Future of Transport?
We are seeing more and more automakers add electric vehicles to their lineup. We took a look at the EV industry and where it is heading. Continue reading Are Electric Vehicles the Future of Transport? at EIT | Engineering Institute[…]
Created on: Dec 9, 2021 | 07:01 am
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EIT Student Story: Randall September
EIT Student Story: Randall September
We caught up with Advanced Diploma student, Randall September, to find out how his EIT studying journey is going. Continue reading EIT Student Story: Randall September at EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology.
Created on: Dec 3, 2021 | 01:20 am
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EIT Introduces Doctorate Research Scholarship For 2022
EIT Introduces Doctorate Research Scholarship For 2022
With over ten years of experience providing engineering education, the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) continues to create pathways and opportunities for aspiring engineers that help close the gap between education and the professional workplace. EIT has introduced the Doctorate[…]
Created on: Dec 2, 2021 | 07:26 am
Dec 2, 2021 | 07:26 am -
Could Drone Light Shows Replace Fireworks?
Could Drone Light Shows Replace Fireworks?
Fireworks are a long-standing tradition. But could a show of celebration by drones be more common in our digitally-driven future? Continue reading Could Drone Light Shows Replace Fireworks? at EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology.
Created on: Dec 1, 2021 | 06:27 am
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EIT wins International Education and Training Award at Export Awards
EIT wins International Education and Training Award at Export Awards
The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) has been announced as the winner of the International Education and Training Export Award at the 59th 2021 Australian Export & Investment Awards held on the 25th of November 2021. The Australian Export &[…]
Created on: Nov 26, 2021 | 00:59 am
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Meet EIT Learning Support Officer: Isabel Sibanda
Meet EIT Learning Support Officer: Isabel Sibanda
Thinking of completing a course with EIT? Or maybe you're already part of our student body? Then you will know how impactful a Learning Support Officer can be in ensuring you stay the course. Hailing from Bulawayo in Zimbabwe, Isabel[…]
Created on: Nov 23, 2021 | 08:24 am
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Electrical Engineering Students Designing for A Brighter Future
Electrical Engineering Students Designing for A Brighter Future
An integral part of the Engineering Institute of Technology's (EIT) Bachelor of Science programs are the final year projects. Undertaken during the third year of study, the individual and group capstone projects are the culminating experience of these engineering programs.[…]
Created on: Nov 22, 2021 | 02:46 am
Nov 22, 2021 | 02:46 am -
Eco-Brick Sisters Pave the Way for Engineering Entrepreneurs
Eco-Brick Sisters Pave the Way for Engineering Entrepreneurs
Two women are changing the construction landscape with plastic bricks – and creating a new economy while doing it. When you combine sustainability with any established system like construction there’s a trend of calling it disruptive. But sisters Kedibone and[…]
Created on: Nov 15, 2021 | 07:58 am
Nov 15, 2021 | 07:58 am -
From Engineer to Entrepreneur
From Engineer to Entrepreneur
Dear Colleagues, I delight in those engineering professionals who have set up incredibly successful businesses. I believe that we need more entrepreneurs providing services and products that improve productivity (including safety) and create wealth for our economies to grow in[…]
Created on: Nov 15, 2021 | 01:06 am
Nov 15, 2021 | 01:06 am -
How This EIT Student Applied His Advanced Diploma to His Work
How This EIT Student Applied His Advanced Diploma to His Work
Being a student is one thing. Studying while working in the mining sector of Botswana is another. Thatanyana Adeku has recently completed his 52857WA Advanced Diploma of Plant Engineering, and with it, he’s made a decisive change to his life[…]
Created on: Nov 14, 2021 | 23:52 pm
Nov 14, 2021 | 23:52 pm
A new list of engineering education programs accredited at the levels of Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist and Engineering Associate by Engineers Australia has been released. Engineers Australia is the trusted accreditation authority for tertiary engineering education in Australia and abroad.[…]
Making Perth his educational home. Student experiences the world over changed during 2020 and 2021 when COVID-19 changed a lot of student delivery systems, but EIT Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation) student Felix Okoh is a testament that combining on-campus[…]
Whether your goal is to reskill or gain new compliance Undergraduate Certificates with EIT offers a valuable six-month qualification. The aim of Undergraduate Certificates is to assist engineers to either get back into studying or to assist them to gain[…]
Engineering is always evolving and so is education. It means that there’s a lot of ways engineers can keep current, upskill, change the direction of their career or even add more qualifications to their name. If your goals for 2022[…]
Through the development, application, promotion and communication of environmentally sustainable engineering practices and technologies, there is cause to mitigate engineering practices to always fall in line with practices for the improvement of climate change. November 2021 marked the COP26 summit[…]
As the year ends there were many standout moments here at EIT. The Engineering Institute of Technology’s heartbeat has always been education and the year provided many opportunities for budding engineers to join the ranks thanks to a range of[…]
For mature-age students, sometimes the all too common question arises: Is it too late for me to start studying? Continue reading Is It Too Late for Me to Start Studying? at EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology.
We asked some of EIT's lecturers what engineering trends they expect to be prominent for in the coming years. Continue reading EIT Lecturers Predict 2022 Engineering Trends at EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology.
Engineering plastics are different to commodity plastics in that they are designed to withstand mechanical and environmental conditions. Continue reading Engineering Plastics Market Booms: But What Does It Entail? at EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology.
A message from EIT's Dean of Engineering, Dr Steve Mackay, reflecting on the year that was 2021 and looking forward to the new year. Continue reading Dean's Letter: Never Waste a Good Crisis in Engineering Education at EIT | Engineering[…]
We are seeing more and more automakers add electric vehicles to their lineup. We took a look at the EV industry and where it is heading. Continue reading Are Electric Vehicles the Future of Transport? at EIT | Engineering Institute[…]
We caught up with Advanced Diploma student, Randall September, to find out how his EIT studying journey is going. Continue reading EIT Student Story: Randall September at EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology.
With over ten years of experience providing engineering education, the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) continues to create pathways and opportunities for aspiring engineers that help close the gap between education and the professional workplace. EIT has introduced the Doctorate[…]
Fireworks are a long-standing tradition. But could a show of celebration by drones be more common in our digitally-driven future? Continue reading Could Drone Light Shows Replace Fireworks? at EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology.
The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) has been announced as the winner of the International Education and Training Export Award at the 59th 2021 Australian Export & Investment Awards held on the 25th of November 2021. The Australian Export &[…]
Thinking of completing a course with EIT? Or maybe you're already part of our student body? Then you will know how impactful a Learning Support Officer can be in ensuring you stay the course. Hailing from Bulawayo in Zimbabwe, Isabel[…]
An integral part of the Engineering Institute of Technology's (EIT) Bachelor of Science programs are the final year projects. Undertaken during the third year of study, the individual and group capstone projects are the culminating experience of these engineering programs.[…]
Two women are changing the construction landscape with plastic bricks – and creating a new economy while doing it. When you combine sustainability with any established system like construction there’s a trend of calling it disruptive. But sisters Kedibone and[…]
Dear Colleagues, I delight in those engineering professionals who have set up incredibly successful businesses. I believe that we need more entrepreneurs providing services and products that improve productivity (including safety) and create wealth for our economies to grow in[…]
Being a student is one thing. Studying while working in the mining sector of Botswana is another. Thatanyana Adeku has recently completed his 52857WA Advanced Diploma of Plant Engineering, and with it, he’s made a decisive change to his life[…]
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