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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.

A UQ co-led research project is helping climate‑proof Vietnam’s durian and mango industries by improving pollination outcomes. Led by Dr T. Thang Vo Doan, the Aus4Innovation‑funded VietFruitRise project is supporting Mekong Delta farmers facing increasing climate pressures.

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 reinforced its global leadership in resources education and research, with Mineral and Mining Engineering ranked 5th in the world in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

When Bioantika first came across the Copper Club Scholarship, it immediately resonated with her. With her PhD focused on preventing mine waste through producing ore‑sand at porphyry copper–gold mines, the program’s industry focus felt like a perfect match.

University of Queensland aerospace graduate Liam Heffernan is taking a “giant leap” towards a global space career after being named a John Monash Scholar, enabling him to pursue postgraduate study in Europe and advance his research in satellite data processing using machine learning.

Sponge-like gold particles could be used to triage women with suspected ovarian cancer more accurately than current diagnostic tools.

A remarkable journey came full circle as 17 graduates from The University of Queensland’s Mechanical Engineering Class of 1975 returned to St Lucia to celebrate their 50-year reunion.

UQ researchers will conduct world-first experiments to test the effectiveness of magnetic heatshields at reducing heating and g-forces for large spacecraft returning to Earth from deep space.

Common beetles equipped with microchip backpacks could one day be used to help search and rescue crews locate survivors within hours instead of days following disasters such as building and mine collapses.

University of Queensland researchers have developed a biodegradable plastic that promises to set a new sustainability standard for mass-produced food packaging such as fruit punnets.

A research services agreement was recently signed by The University of Queensland and PT Bukit Teknologi Digital (BTech) to develop measures to improve the safety and productivity of mining operations.

UQ Racing has been ranked 11th globally in the latest Formula Student Electric World Rankings out of over 400 teams from around the world. Within Australia, the team continues to be the top-ranked team for the second consecutive year.

A leading aerospace researcher from UQ's School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering has been elected as a Fellow of the prestigious American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), recognising the global impact of his work.

Technology that combines infrared lighting, robotics and a retroreflective marker is allowing scientists to follow and film insects as they fly in their natural environment.

A group of 18 passionate students from The University of Queensland (UQ) travelled to Perth to participate in the AusIMM New Leaders Summit and National Mining Games (NMG) hosted by the University of Western Australia (UWA).

University of Queensland mechanical engineering alumnus Nicholas Maurer is heading to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to work towards a PhD in Applied Mathematics.

Hypersonic flight has been talked about and researched for more than 60 years, but it remains rare outside of very limited applications. Nicola Rutzou -Engineers Australia.

A University of Queensland graduate and PhD candidate has been awarded the Bloom-Gutmann Prize at the Royal Australia Chemical Institute (RACI) National Congress. 

Australia’s ability to manage coastal and offshore waters for sustainable food production has been boosted with new data and imaging research that could enhance our aquaculture operations.