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A cute human-like robot taught students in a small, rural school how to code while also helping them learn their local Aboriginal language.

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.

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.

Social robotics expert Professor Janet Wiles talks about how robots "hook" parts of our brains, switching on the same parts used for social engagement.

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.

Technology developed by UQ researchers that analyses a person’s cough could help diagnose respiratory disorders quickly and easily.

Hundreds of secondary students will see first-hand the endless possibilities that come with a career in technology at this year’s BiG Day In event, held at The University of Queensland.

The next generation of user experience design professionals from The University of Queensland are combining their skills for the 10th year to create a playful, hands-on exhibit for all ages.

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.

Cyber security industry hero and pioneer Professor Barton Miller will visit UQ this week to deliver a special workshop, shining a light on the latest cyber security practices and tools.

A research team has developed a light beam device that could lead to faster internet, clearer images of space and more detailed medical imaging.

It was a love for cracking the code and solving complex problems that led University of Queensland alumnus Kim Eupene to a successful digital career.

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.

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.

Australian politicians, including Prime Minister Scott Morrison, have raised the question of electric vehicles’ capacity for “grunt”.

There are currently more than 24 categories of scholarships open for applications, including 22 scholarships generously funded by Rio Tinto.

The home loan market could soon be disrupted thanks to cross-disciplinary research by a UQ student team in partnership with the Commonwealth Bank.

In 2019 women and men still grapple with how best to balance work and other responsibilities in and out of the home. Why do these issues still persist? Associate Professor Kate O'Brien looks at this issue on The Conversation.

The top-performing five per cent of students across EAIT were recognised and celebrated for their leadership in the University’s community and for their academic achievements.