At Waikato, we guide our students to become innovative professional engineers, who blend maths, physics, science, design and business thinking, to solve the challenges that matter to people. We offer eight engineering programmes (chemical and biological, civil, electrical and electronic, environmental, materials and process, mechanical, mechatronics and software) which are internationally accredited and recognised around…
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More opportunities for Etco electrical apprentices EVolocity Platinum Sponsor, the Electrical Training Company (Etco), is working on signing a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding with Auckland University of Technology (AUT) which will see an Etco apprenticeship recognised as prior learning for its engineering degree. The agreement would mean that graduates of Etco apprenticeships can, if they…
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University of Canterbury Motorsport chasing EV Land Speed Record. Sixteen members of the University of Canterbury Motorsport (UCM) club, most of them in their final year of Engineering degrees, have spent 2022 building a 7.5-metre-long car they hope will break a record of 329 km/h currently held by an American university. Here’s the inspiring story…
DetailsEVolocity CEO, Sarah Fitzgerald, chats with Paul Lenihan of Mahurangi College and John Creighton, Head of Technology at Burnside High School about their insight and tips to integrate the EVolocity programme with NCEA. Paul entered 10 teams in 2022 and will share his experiences and insights on how he did it, what worked, what didn’t…
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Press Release: EVolocity thrilled to announce renewed partnership with Etco EVolocity is more than a STEM Programme. We are developing future generations of engineers,technicians, technology innovators and entrepreneurs. New Zealand needs a highly skilled workforceto deliver sustainable infrastructure and clean transportation. EVolocity provides practical hands-onengineering learning as well as career pathways for young New Zealanders.…
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When it comes to education, there’s nothing quite like hands-on, real world learning. Students are more engaged, lessons more memorable, projects more inspiring. It can also break down barriers and build confidence; students are often learning before they even realise it, without any pre-conceived notions of their abilities. EVolocity’s ‘Electrify your Bike’ Project, sponsored by MeloYelo,…
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Original article: AraAke News The EVolocity programme, a programme helping generate students’ interest in the field of alternative and sustainable energy, returns to Taranaki in 2022. EVolocity was brought to the region in 2021, as a result of the programme’s regional partnership with Ara Ake and education partnership with WITT, where over 60 high school…
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While Auckland teams may not be able to race their vehicles for 2021, we will still be judging electric bikes and karts, and award trophies for the following competition categories: Best Report Best Video Best Overall Vehicle Innovation Challenge Award – Collection and Display of Performance Data Innovation Challenge Award – Engineering Excellence and Innovation…
DetailsAs an Electrical Engineer, tell us what made you choose this career? As a young kid I found wires fascinating. I wanted to be a pilot too, so I was really keen to somehow combine working with electronics and aircraft one day – I now get to do it for a job! As a young…
DetailsWe spoke with Keith Anderson, EVolocity Technical Lead (North Island) about his journey to Computer Systems engineering. As a Computer Systems Engineer, tell us what made you choose this career? When I was in high school I didn’t have EVolocity as an option, but I did get into building and racing drones. These drones were…
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