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Jakarta is often described in superlatives: one of the world’s largest megacities, one of its fastest‑growing urban regions, and one of its most complex planning environments. For Sonia Roitman, Associate Professor of Urban Planning at UQ, it is important not only to consider Jakarta’s growth, but also how it is growing and the complex challenges associated with this growth.

Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa has been selected as one of only nine Australian early-career researchers invited to attend the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings in Germany - a prestigious opportunity for emerging scientific leaders.

Researchers have found that people living in low-density, sprawling cities like Brisbane cannot be expected to permanently give up driving unless there is significant investment in public transport.

International Women’s Day means many things to many people. For the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, we believe this is an important opportunity to both challenge the gender stereotypes and gender imbalances that still exist and also celebrate the achievements of women within our community over the past year.

Researchers have found a way to fabricate film-thin membranes imbued with super strength that could extend the durability of decarbonisation technologies.

Dr Chamith Wijenayake from UQ’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science has been awarded a Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning at the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT).

When Bioantika first came across the Copper Club Scholarship, it immediately resonated with her. With her PhD focused on preventing mine waste through producing ore‑sand at porphyry copper–gold mines, the program’s industry focus felt like a perfect match.

E-bikes are in the news for all the wrong reasons. A spate of deaths and injuries linked to e-bike crashes have led to widespread concern.

The shift to low-carbon electricity isn’t just about inventing new technologies - it’s about integrating them effectively into existing power systems. Challenges like large-scale renewable energy adoption, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and resilient grids span continents. Addressing them requires international collaboration between academia and industry.

This prestigious recognition from the ACM, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) acknowledges Professor Huang’s world-leading contributions to large-scale multimedia content understanding, indexing and retrieval.

University of Queensland aerospace graduate Liam Heffernan is taking a “giant leap” towards a global space career after being named a John Monash Scholar, enabling him to pursue postgraduate study in Europe and advance his research in satellite data processing using machine learning.

Independent analysis of Australia’s path to net zero has found progress is being made, but transitioning to renewable energy and cleaner industry and transport needs to happen much faster to reach the 2050 target.

A cleaner and more efficient method to convert the greenhouse gas methane into ethylene – a key ingredient in plastics and textiles – has been developed using the harsh Australian sun.

Emeritus Professor Sritawat Kitipornchai - affectionately known as Kit - has been named a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate for the sixth time since 2019, reflecting his sustained global impact and leadership in civil and structural engineering.

UQ has been named Australia’s leading research institution for Metallurgy by The Australian’s Research Magazine, recognising decades of pioneering work developing technologies and expertise that helps transform Australia’s resources into mineral and metal commodities.

The Australian's 2026 Research Magazine showcases the transformative contributions of universities nationwide to build a stronger, more sustainable future for all Australians. Two EAIT researchers are among 17 UQ experts recognised for the significant social and economic impact of their work.

12 EAIT-led projects have secured over $9.29 million from the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery and Linkage Project grants, driving innovation across renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, sustainable transport, and smart systems. 

Research led by Dr Thomas Shaw from The University of Queensland’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science found people living with MND, also known as ALS, who have difficulty speaking or swallowing tend to have smaller tongue muscles.

A new $1.25 million partnership between Evolution Mining and The University of Queensland will establish the Jim Askew Evolution Mining Fellowship, a five-year initiative focused on unlocking unrealised potential in orebodies to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in mining.

With nearly 30 years of experience in planning across local, national, and international roles, Dyan Currie now joins UQ as an Adjunct Professor, bringing her expertise and passion to inspire the next generation.