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New membrane technology delivering faster and more precise molecule separation could improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy-intensive industrial processes – from purifying chemicals and recovering valuable resources to producing sustainable fuels.

Electrical engineering students at The University of Queensland are building their skills in the new UQ Keysight Electronics Lab, established through a contribution of more than $400,000 in laboratory equipment from Keysight Technologies, a global leader in electronic test and measurement solutions.

UQ designers have developed a framework to prepare Australian Defence personnel to make critical decisions in situations where there is no established playbook.

Each year, the UQ Alumni Awards recognise outstanding alumni for their remarkable accomplishments in their careers, professions and communities. This year, three members of the UQ Engineering community were recognised among the 2026 award recipients, reflecting the many ways engineering graduates are making a difference in Australia and around the world.

We are delighted to welcome Associate Professor Gabrielle Graham as Associate Dean, Indigenous Engagement in the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology.

A new book by co-authors, Professor Cara Wrigley and Dr Genevieve Mosely is helping reshape how Design is taught, giving educators practical tools to prepare students for a world where complex challenges require people from different disciplines to work together.

Eight researchers from the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT) have secured more than $8.6 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships, supporting innovative research across artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, robotics, environmental engineering, sustainable energy and public health.

Wearable health devices that never need charging are a step closer thanks to next-generation photovoltaic technology that harvests energy from indoor light, as well as the sun.

Regional outreach activities connected students in Dalby, Lismore, Townsville and Cherbourg with interactive STEM experiences and information about study and career pathways, helping inspire future education and career opportunities.

UQ has an ongoing maintenance and monitoring program at Indooroopilly Mine, which includes monthly site inspections to ensure ongoing site safety, compliance and asset management.

The question is no longer whether autonomous driving will arrive, but whether Australia is ready to operate it safely, efficiently and sustainably. This raises an infrastructure question: can roads, bridges and intersections designed for human drivers also be understood by machines?

Shaped by his own experiences of hardship, UQ alum Gopi Sara (Bachelor of Engineering ’10) reflects on his remarkable journey from refugee to UQ student, angel investor, and now CEO of OneMRI.

Dr Navid Freidoonimehr's work sits at a compelling intersection - fluid mechanics and biomedical engineering. His research bridges two worlds helping to answer fundamental engineering questions while also addressing real clinical challenges.

When an aircraft reaches the end of its life, millions of dollars’ worth of avionics equipment can remain locked inside, difficult to access, risky to remove, and often lost to waste. A team of students from the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering is working to change that.

Dr Jayden Hyman from The University of Queensland’s School of the Environment led an international analysis of known nickel deposits, current mining and demand forecasts.

Safer and more environmentally friendly indoor solar panels could soon help power electronics in homes and offices, thanks to University of Queensland researchers.

Two young hackers from The University of Queensland will take on the planet’s top computing minds when the ‘world cup’ of cybersecurity arrives on the Gold Coast in May.

A team led by data scientist Professor Gianluca Demartini from UQ’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science used persona prompting to test the tendency of AI chatbots to encode and reproduce political biases, and found significant behavioural shifts.

UQ’s Dr Emily Cooper has been awarded a highly competitive Schmidt Science Fellowship. The Fellowship is one of the world’s most prestigious postdoctoral fellowships, designed to develop the next generation of science leaders and build a global community of interdisciplinary researcher.

The University of Queensland has strengthened its position as a world-leading engineering institution, with Mineral and Mining Engineering ranked fifth globally and Chemical Engineering ranked number one in Australia and 36th in the world, in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject.