Researchers drill down on mine waste monitoring using drones and sensors
University of Queensland researchers are developing new ways to monitor mine waste using drones and ground sensors to improve safety and land rehabilitation across mine sites.
11 September 2024
Capturing PFAS chemicals for better battery technology
Technology developed at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» can remove harmful ‘forever chemicals’ from water so they can be used in renewable batteries.
4 September 2024
A quantum leap for biology
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» has launched a $45 million research initiative to position Australia as a global leader in quantum biotechnology, and tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.
3 September 2024
New research has found that high salaries are no longer enough to retain good workers in remote locations.
8 October 2013
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» of Queensland has strengthened its position as a world leader in minerals and energy research with the opening of its new Centre for International Minerals and Energy Law (CIMEL).
29 August 2013
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» of Queensland has been confirmed as Lead Research Organisation on a $450 million solar farm project to be built in western New South Wales under the Federal Government’s former Solar Flagship Program.
1 August 2013Increased remote-operation of mine sites from city-based control centres could lead to fewer jobs and less economic activity in mining regions, a new report has found.
22 July 2013A University of Queensland study has identified the ideal tilt and angle for solar panels on Brisbane roofs.
18 July 2013Groundbreaking research to develop new guidelines to assess air quality in mining regions is underway between Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» and Queensland and INCT-ACQUA, a research institute supported by three leading institutions in Brazil.
30 April 2013
Leading exploration geologist and University of Queensland Adjunct Professor Daniel Wood has received the 2013 Thayer Lindsley award.
24 April 2013A group of fourth year chemical and metallurgical engineering students from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» of Queensland recently gained international experience during a field trip to Chile.
15 October 2012
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» of Queensland students are gaining advanced skills in preparation for jobs in the booming mining sector, thanks to the University’s Newcrest Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Laboratory.
5 September 2012Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» of Queensland’s Indooroopilly Experimental Mine focuses on the maintenance of our vegetation community by eradicating threats from exotic flora and fauna.
6 March 2012The recent earthquake which has devastated Japan could also have serious consequences for Australia’s energy exports to the region, according to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» economist Dr Liam Wagner.
15 March 2011The thought of powering your house on banana waste may sound a little unrealistic, but Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» researcher, Associate Professor Bill Clarke, proved it was a possibility two years ago.
14 January 2008Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» of Queensland’s Dr Bill Clarke, is assessing the potential of bananas as an alternative energy source for North Queensland.
23 August 2004A mining website on hazard and risk management from mineral processing to quarrying, has been launched by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» of Queensland’s mining safety centre.
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