Enginuity Day activities
Here are the activities that we've designed to help students get hands-on with Engineering during Enginuity Day 2026.
| Biomedical Engineering | Embark on a journey of medical breakthroughs tailored to improving lives: from analysing 3D beating hearts to discovering the muscle-boosting power of kiwifruit enzymes and revolutionising prosthetics through muscle electrophysiology, driving innovation in healthcare. |
| Chemical and Materials Engineering | Indulge your curiosity through hands-on activities such as crafting chocolate noodles (showing how materials change when processed), exploring 'future food' via 3D-printed technology, and making dirty water clean again using smart filtration. These activities highlight the critical role individuals play in shaping a sustainable and resilient future through chemical engineering. |
| Civil Engineering | Discover the huge range of opportunities civil engineering has to offer from coastal, water, geotechnical and environmental. |
| Computer Systems Engineering Robotics |
Explore the potential of autonomous robotics through a hands-on experience programming robots to navigate a maze! |
| Engineering Science | Experience the thrill of diamond cut optimisation and finding an optimal delivery route along Auckland. You will also experiment with the force produced when a moving fluid changes momentum as it hits a surface, unlocking the secrets of fluid dynamics. |
| Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Acoustics Laboratory Tour |
Immerse yourself in the world of sound, where you'll experience captivating acoustics chamber adventures and immersive virtual reality journeys, exploring how sound shapes our everyday lives and influences technology, art, and communication. |
| Mechatronics Engineering Helping Hands: Autonomous Robots |
Join the frontline of healthcare innovation as you code autonomous robots to support nurses in hospitals, revolutionising patient care and easing healthcare burdens. |
| Electrical Engineering Circuit Quest |
Introduces the practical world of electricity and magnetism through hands-on circuit building and engineering challenges. Explore how electrical systems are controlled, how components work together, and how engineering principles can be used to design a working lighting control solution. |
| Structural Engineering | Build resilient structures and explore seismic design principles, shaping safer and more sustainable communities. |
| Software Engineering Think Like a Software User: Creating a Mobile App for Beginners |
In this session, you will learn how to create a prototype app. You will learn the basics of mobile app design skills. You will then be able to see your app working on your phone. This is a beginner's course. No prior programming, app development or graphic design experience is needed. |
| Te Pūnaha Ātea – Space Institute and Auckland Programme for Space Systems (APSS) APSS Tour |
Have you ever dreamt of exploring worlds beyond Earth? From simulating the harsh vibrations of rocket launch and extreme vacuum in orbit, to building space-bound selfie-sticks and sailing on sunlight towards distant planets, learn about the fascinating engineering behind extraterrestrial ventures. |