University of Queensland chemical engineers have developed a new method to analyse the physical characteristics of potato chips in a bid to develop a tastier low-fat snack.
Thanks to a new collaboration involving researchers from across UQ, including chemical engineering researcher Professor Jason Stokes, Australian bush tucker could soon be found in kitchens around the world.
Dr Tom Rufford has received a Foundation Research Excellence Award for his work furthering the understanding of wetting of gas diffusion electrodes during electrochemical CO2 reduction.
Three UQ researchers have been awarded Australian Research Council (ARC) Australian Laureate Fellowships – with UQ securing the largest share of funding in the competitive grants.
EAIT Faculty at UQ has launched a world-class makerspace, UQ Innovate, placing the world top 50-university at the forefront of hands-on education in Australia.
The Trevor and Judith St Baker Family Foundation donated $1.5 million to fund a visiting fellowship at The University of Queensland - a gift that will advance environmentally friendly transport options.
Australian engineering companies committed to a more equitable gender balance for the engineering industry are reaping the rewards of their efforts to help build and support the pipeline of female talent entering the field.
A sustainable energy expert and distinguished alumni are among the roll call of University of Queensland community members recognised in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
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.
Government funding that supports global experiences for emerging Australian leaders has enabled 23 UQ students to travel to Hong Kong and China in 2018 and 2019.
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.
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.
An international team of researchers has discovered a cost-effective way to generate electricity without producing greenhouse gas emissions – while also reducing air pollution.
UQ alumna Samantha Cridland always had a natural curiosity for science, but she didn’t realise the impact that she could have through a career in engineering until she was introduced to the National Youth Science Forum.