Faculty of
Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

‘7 minutes of terror’ – surviving landing on Mars

UQ Centre for Hypersonics researcher Dr Chris James looks at the technology NASA is using to help the Perseverance rover land in Mars’ Jezero Crater.

UQ chemical engineering student wins water industry accolade

University of Queensland PhD candidate, Kaili Li, has been awarded Water Research Australia’s 2021 Nancy Millis Memorial Award.

Astronauts test virus-fighting surface coating developed by UQ and Boeing

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are conducting experiments with an antimicrobial surface coating designed to fight the spread of bacteria and viruses.

Class of 2020 valedictorian: "It’s never too late"

Following a year like no other, the University of Queensland’s Class of 2020 reunited in the Great Court in February 2021, for a ceremonial conferral of degrees for the students who completed their studies disrupted by COVID-19.

Class of 2020 valedictorian: "graduation is a time to reflect"

When former professional footballer Justin Clarke was forced out of his dream job with the Brisbane Lions, he made the decision to study engineering and science at The University of Queensland and hasn’t looked back since.

How social licence can stop the space industry’s mega wealth from staying in the hands of a few

The opportunity to venture into off-world mining and find new sources of energy in space has been lauded as a new era for human development by the scientific community, but University of Queensland chemical engineering PhD candidate Elliot Clarke is asking how the benefits of this vast emerging industry can be distributed equitably across the globe.

The US jumps on board the electric vehicle revolution, leaving Australia in the dust

The Morrison government on Friday released a plan to reduce carbon emissions from Australia’s road transport sector.

Energy groundbreaker Trevor St Baker awarded honorary doctorate

Trevor St Baker has been named an honorary Doctor of Engineering from The University of Queensland, recognising his lifelong contribution to the Australian electricity sector and greater Australian community through his business and philanthropic efforts.

How do you get flavouring to stick to a cracker?

Arnott’s is a household name that tugs on the heartstrings of many Australians, with more than 150 years of family barbeques and morning teas punctuated by the crunch of a SAO or dunk of a Tim Tam.

UQ achievers recognised on Australia Day

An expert in Indigenous architecture, a noted historian and a history-making teacher joined a raft of talented University of Queensland alumni recognised in the 2021 Australia Day honours.

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