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Sixty years after completing their final year at The University of Queensland, members of the Civil and Mining Engineering Classes of 1966 returned to campus to mark their Diamond Reunion and reflect on how both the University and the profession have evolved.

Australia must significantly expand its plantation forestry estate to meet future construction demand and support national emissions‑reduction goals, according to leading timber engineering expert Professor Keith Crews.

In our Student Spotlight Series, we celebrate the achievements of our students and the support that helps make those successes possible. For civil engineering student Dustin Thorne, receiving the Bert and Vera Thiess Scholarship in Civil Engineering has been a defining part of his university journey.

We sat down with Cadey Lange, a civil engineering student completing a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) / Bachelor of Computer Science dual program, and recipient of the Lendlease Women in Civil Engineering Scholarship, to talk about her experiences, achievements, and advice for future applicants.

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.

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.

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).

Professor Zuduo Zheng has been awarded a prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship, receiving $1.3 million to advance the future of automated vehicle (AV) technology and safety.

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.

Professor David Williams and Dr Mehdi Serati from UQ’s School of Civil Engineering will manage over $3.5 million in funding from global mining companies for the fourth round of the Large Open Pit Project (LOP IV) from 2025 to 2028.

Temporary housing for people displaced by natural disasters could become cheaper, lighter and more sustainable with innovative new timber-cardboard construction panels developed by University of Queensland researchers.

Dr Denys Villa Gomez and researchers at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) are using synthetic microbes to clean up toxic mining waste and extract valuable rare earth materials, transforming harmful red mud into a resource.

A/Prof Joe Gattas in a big collaboration with his colleagues at RMIT Engineers has designed an innovative tubular structural system that can be packed flat for easier transport and pop up into strong building materials.

Professor Hubert Chanson documented the heavy rains and flooding in Tasmania, including the flood and spill of Trevallyn Dam in Launceston, during the recent wild weather in Southern Australia.

The Brisbane 2032 Summer Olympic Games offer a unique chance for investment in iconic Queensland infrastructure, with UQ civil engineering students conducting a comprehensive civil engineering design assessment of an existing stadium and associated infrastructure at a potential Olympic development site.

University of Queensland structural engineer Professor Chien-Ming Wang has been elected to the European Academy of Science and Arts (EASA) for his outstanding achievements in technical and environmental sciences.

University of Queensland sampling during and after the February 2022 Brisbane River flood has sounded a warning about the future of Moreton Bay with climate change predicted to bring more extreme weather.

The University of Queensland has co-led a project to design a cost effective yet robust pen to expand fish farming into deeper ocean areas to help feed the growing global population.

University of Queensland researchers have found improving timber production efficiencies by just 5% could unlock supply for an extra 8,000 homes to be built in Australia each year.

Associate Professor Simon Albert and Dr Nick Hutley from UQ’s School of Civil Engineering along with colleagues in the faculty of science are creating a new coral reef protection tool funded by the Coral Research and Development Accelerator Platform (CORDAP).