
Technology Hub
What is the Technology Hub?
The Technology Hub gives students hands-on opportunities to explore how technologies—from artificial intelligence to quantum computing—are transforming the way we live, work, and connect.Â
Through partnerships, design challenges, and workshops, students engage with emerging technologies and real-world problems while developing critical engineering, design, and systems-thinking skills.Â
Other Tech-Focused ActivitiesÂ
The Technology Hub also connects students to:Â
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Toyota Innovation Challenge – Tackle real-world mobility and automation issuesÂ
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Microsoft Collaboration - AI & IoTÂ
EngSkills Workshops:
The EngSkills workshops are designed to equip students with practical, future-facing technical skills that complement their classroom learning. These workshops create hands-on learning opportunities that immerse students in emerging tools and technologies, encouraging early engagement with the kinds of problem-solving that drive innovation in industry and research.
From finite element analysis (FEA) using industry-grade software like Ansys (a longtime sponsor), to robotics and controls, to explorations in quantum technology, EngSkills workshops help students develop the technical fluency and confidence needed to thrive in fast-moving tech domains. Each workshop is designed to be approachable and collaborative, often led by peers or alumni, and aims to lower the barrier of entry into complex systems and cutting-edge fields.
Hub ThemesÂ
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AI and Edge ComputingÂ
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Embedded Systems & IoTÂ
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Quantum ComputingÂ
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Robotics & Control SystemsÂ
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Ethical Tech & Human-Centred DesignÂ
Student PathwaysÂ
Students engage in the Technology Hub through:Â
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IDEAs Clinic modules with emerging tech applicationsÂ
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Interdisciplinary design projectsÂ
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Partner-hosted workshops and tech challengesÂ
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Co-op experiences with the IDEAs ClinicÂ
"The Technology Hub is where À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ engineers experiment with what’s next—before it becomes mainstream."Â
Partner Spotlight: Brock SolutionsÂ
Brock Solutions, a À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ-based leader in industrial automation and systems integration, partners with the Economic Hub to offer students authentic exposure to how engineering drives economic impact.Â
Through Brock's real-world project challenges, students gain insight into:Â
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Smart manufacturing systemsÂ
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Data integration in logistics and infrastructureÂ
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Tech-enabled efficiency and business valueÂ
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Designing for scale, uptime, and sustainabilityÂ
These experiences show how engineering supports both local industries and global economic networks.Â