The NMITE X Change Feed

Sustainable construction is transforming the industry. Professor Sarah Hitt explores why future-ready construction managers are key to driving this change.

Peter Goodhew, an NMITE honorary Professor in its earlier days, writes about the key role of questions in the education of an engineer.

NMITE academics James Atuonwu and Parakram Pyakurel speculate on how the principles of science and engineering could be utilised to improve education delivery.

Jesse Norman, NMITE's Chair of Trustees, explains the thinking behind the creation of NMITE. He explores how institutions like NMITE can address the lack of institutional diversity in the UK by emphasising on skills and practical capability.

Parakram Pyakurel, Associate Professor at NMITE, briefly outlines how AI could be better utilised by students and instructors. This post also explores guidelines for developing AI policies.

Dr. Chahna Gonsalves, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at Kings College London, shares her experience of using GenAI in Marketing education and explores how it may be utilised in engineering education.

Parakram Pyakurel, Sarah Peers, Bertie Knight and James Newby write about how NMITE's approach to maths teaching help widen access to engineering education.

Dr. Ron Ulseth, Founding co-Director of Iron Range Engineering (IRE) programme in Minnesota, USA, shares the story of IRE. Similar to NMITE, IRE programme utilises Problem Based Delivery approach and prepares students for real-world engineering challenges.

NMITE’s studio-based block delivery enhances focus, engagement, and learning outcomes in engineering education. This reflection explores its benefits, challenges, and strategies for effective implementation.

Context-based learning, teamwork and creativity are all elements that could help engineering training respond more effectively to the needs of complex workplaces, writes Parakram Pyakurel.

Parakram Pyakurel, Associate Professor at NMITE, explores how microcredentials can enhance early exit degrees, support workforce upskilling, and contribute to lifelong learning in higher education.