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Nation wins if we all become 'energy literate'
Researchers from UQ have found that householders are confused and there is concern across industry and government around issues such as energy pricing, power reliability and carbon emissions.
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Chinese mega structure leaves civil engineering students in awe
UQ civil engineering students have returned from a two-week tour of China after experiencing one of the most prominent hydropower engineering sites in the world.
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Climate change sparking ‘humanitarian crisis’ in Solomon Islands
Dr Simon Albert talked to 60 Minutes about the impacts of climate change on the natural world, as well as on society.
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UQ connects students to a transforming industry
Thirty of Brisbane’s best teen-aged STEM minds will experience life as an engineer for a day, walking the same halls as successful industry greats.
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UQ Regional Roadshow takes engineering to the bush
UQ's Women in Engineering team has joined forces with community organisation Engineers Without Borders on a road trip across Queensland's Darling Downs, sharing valuable insights about careers in STEM with high school teenagers from the bush.
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Floating homes, parks, facilities - a reality in Singapore that's closer than you think?
Urban life on floating structures at sea is no longer something just to be found in science fiction, with experts estimating that large scale platforms could be a reality in less than a decade. Professor CM Wang talks to Channel News Asia.
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Engineering breakthrough recognised by Portuguese president
A UQ civil engineering team, led by Associate Professor Dilum Fernando has been recognised for their outstanding innovative work by the President of the Portuguese Republic.
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Tackling transport challenges the focus of new partnership
How we get around our cities and towns could be revolutionised through a new partnership between The University of Queensland and industry.
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Making waves in offshore engineering, renewable energy and seafood production
A team of University of Queensland researchers will join forces with 40 other organisations to form a new cooperative research centre (CRC), set to improve Australian seafood and offshore renewable energy production.
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Solar start energises Darling Downs economy
Construction of the $125 million UQ Warwick Solar Farm is under way, bringing an injection of economic activity to the town and the Darling Downs region.
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