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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.

Melting metals from scrapped electronic devices are among solutions for the sustainable supply of critical materials being investigated by University of Queensland researchers.

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

Professor Ross McAree spoke with Triple J’s Hack program to unpack the impact of automation on jobs in the coal mining industry. Listen from 05:30 to hear from him.

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<p><span><a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/robin-smit-594126">Robin Smit</a>, <em><a href="http://theconversation.com/institutions/the-university-of-queensland-805">The University of Queensland</a></em>; <a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/jake-whitehead-3312">Jake Whitehead</a>, <em><a href="http://theconversation.com/institutions/the-university-of-queensland-805">The University of Queensland</a></em>, and <a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/nic-surawski-418326">Nic Surawski</a>, <em><a href="http://theconversation.com/institutions/university-of-technology-sydney-936">University of Technology Sydney</a></em></span></p>

<p>When it comes to road transport, Australia is at risk of becoming a climate villain as we lag behind international best practice on fuel efficiency.</p>

<p>Road transport is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions and <a href="http://ageis.climatechange.gov.au/">represented</a> 16% of Australia’s total carbon dioxide emissions in 2000, growing to 21% in 2016. Total CO₂ emissions from road transport increased by almost 30% in the period 2000-16.</p>

<p>Fuel efficiency (CO₂ emission) standards have been adopted in around <a href="https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/environment/forum/files/Vehicle_Fuel_Efficiency_RIS.pdf">80% of the global light vehicle market</a> to cap the growth of transport emissions. This includes the United States, the European Union, Canada, Japan, China, South Korea and India – but not Australia.</p>

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.

Associate Professor Dilum Fernando, the inventor of a revolutionary bridge system, is among the winners in the UQ 2019 Awards for Excellence.

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

Many people underestimate the power our homes have to heal and contribute to our wellbeing, according to University of Queensland alumnus, architect Anthony Clarke.

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.

A team of civil engineers has invented and patented a “floating forest” they say is capable of reducing wind and wave damage during a natural disaster.

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.

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.

Dr Simon Albert talked to 60 Minutes about the impacts of climate change on the natural world, as well as on society.

Spectacular architectural pavilions are big crowd-pleasers, but critics claim they’re running out of control. UQ Architecture's Professor John Macarthur weighs in with habitusliving.com

A new national program to transform food waste into valuable products is being led by a University of Queensland researcher.

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.

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.