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This year marks 25 years of impact for Second Chance Programme (SCP), a Queensland-based charity that works to place women and children beyond homelessness. Since its founding, SCP has distributed over $2 million into direct support services - from emergency housing to food, removal costs, rent assistance, and shelter infrastructure - across rural, regional, and urban Queensland.

With global industries increasingly turning to green hydrogen as a critical solution for decarbonisation, Professor John Zhu from UQ School of Chemical Engineering has been awarded a prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Industry Laureate Fellowship to help position Australia as a world leader in clean hydrogen technology.

The University of Queensland (UQ) is proud to host the 2025 IEEE PES Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), one of the region’s most respected gatherings for researchers, students, and industry professionals in power and energy engineering.

The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT) welcomed twenty Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students to the inaugural EAIT First Nations Camp.

Ten undergraduate students from the School of Civil Engineering have returned from a transformative two-week study tour in Sri Lanka, made possible through the New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility Program, an initiative of the Australian Government supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Stepping into the world of Flying Orca, a company specialising in ROV (remote operated vehicle) technology, and my host startup for the Shenzhen Startup AdVenture, felt like diving into uncharted waters.

A study led by UQ’s School of Architecture, Design and Planning identified street vending and public markets as key activities in creating vibrancy and improving safety in major cities, especially at night.

Twelve researchers from across the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT) have been awarded more than $14 million in prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Fellowships.

Common beetles equipped with microchip backpacks could one day be used to help search and rescue crews locate survivors within hours instead of days following disasters such as building and mine collapses.

The University of Queensland has partnered with VINCI Energies to inspire and support a new generation of women in engineering, with a focus on building skills, confidence, and careers in electrical infrastructure.

The University of Queensland (UQ) is leading a pioneering project to improve the integration of hybrid renewable energy into Australia’s national electricity market.

Rehabilitating balance can require endless repetitive exercises, but new University of Queensland research could unlock the potential of virtual reality (VR) games to make physical rehab more enjoyable and effective.

This year marks a major milestone - 70 years of the E.S. Cornwall Memorial Scholarship, a program that has shaped generations of power engineers and helped transform Australia’s energy landscape through international learning and collaboration.

Two outstanding individuals connected to UQ’s School of Architecture, Design and Planning (ADP) were recognised at the Property Council of Australia’s 2025 People in Property Awards, which celebrate impactful contributions across the property and planning sectors.

Associate Professor Joe Gattas from UQ’s School of Civil Engineering has received the Excellence in Structural Engineering Education Award from the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) - a prestigious international honour that celebrates excellence in teaching and student engagement in the field.

University of Queensland researchers have developed a biodegradable plastic that promises to set a new sustainability standard for mass-produced food packaging such as fruit punnets.

University of Queensland researcher Dr Rocky Chen, from UQ School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science has been named a recipient of the prestigious Lord Mayor’s Convention Trailblazer Grant.

Light conversion technology developed by University of Queensland researchers will be used for wearable X-ray devices that make respiratory scans more comfortable for young children.

The University of Queensland will host a $238 million industry-led research centre to accelerate industrial-scale manufacturing of regenerative therapies for illnesses including heart disease, cancer, arthritis and dementia.

Is zero gravity really fun? How do I become an astronaut? These are just some of the amazing questions answered by NASA astronaut Christina Koch at UQ.