UQ School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering

We're thrilled to share our new partnership with Thiess, a global leader in mining services, to launch a postgraduate pathway designed for individuals from engineering disciplines to seamlessly transition into the ⛏️mining industry. This collaboration supports the professional growth and development of future mining leaders.   The first cohort of students has already begun this semester, continuing their full-time roles in the industry while studying part-time. They'll benefit from a blended learning approach that combines remote, on-the-job learning with intensive on-campus training - all guided by industry experts.   These co-designed postgraduate qualifications include: ✅ Graduate Certificate in Resource Development (Mining Foundations) ✅ Graduate Certificate in Resource Development (Mining Operations) ✅ Graduate Diploma in Resource Development (Mining)   Explore these exciting programs to take the next step in your professional journey in the mining sector: ➡️ Graduate Certificates in Resource Development - https://lnkd.in/g5PdaVmy ➡️ Graduate Diploma in Resource Development - https://lnkd.in/ggs4-vFB #UQ #Collaboration #MiningEngineeringPathways #PostGraduatePrograms #LearningAndDevelopment UQ Engineering and Computing Peter Rule

📢 Research Grant Opportunity 📢 🎓 Are you a student in #engineering, art, music, communication, journalism or another non-medical field? 💡 Do you have an idea that could improve patient or staff experiences in an emergency department? Apply now for the $10,000 Rethinking Emergency Medicine Research (#REMR) Grant. This grant is a unique opportunity for university students to collaborate with the Princess Alexandra Hospital Emergency Department on a project outside the traditional fields of medicine, nursing, or allied health — but with direct impact on emergency care environments, staff or patients. 👉 Your degree doesn’t have to be in health — and even if it is, your project just needs to come from a non-health lens. 🗓️ Expressions of interest close COB 9 May 2025 🔗 Learn more and apply via the PA Research Foundation: https://lnkd.in/gY34Tx8P

On Monday, #WomenInSoMME hosted an inspiring panel featuring past graduates. Facilitated by Dr. Dan YUAN; Julie Whitcombe, Mikaela Millerd, and Sarah Mecklem shared their insights on career pathways and growth, industry preparation, and making an impact. Here are some of the key takeaways from the discussion: 🔹 Industry placements matter – Mikaela encouraged everyone to keep an open mind about opportunities. 🔹 Mentorship is powerful – Sarah shared how mentors helped her challenge the status quo. 🔹 Role models shape us – Dr. Yuan reflected on Ruth’s influence on her career. 🔹 Confidence and responsibility – Julie emphasised the importance of taking ownership of personal growth. 🔹 Find what sparks joy – Sarah advised exploring different industries to discover what truly excites you. Top advice from our panellists: ✅ Uni is more than just your GPA! – Mikaela ✅ Don’t be afraid to try new things! – Julie ✅ Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness! – Sarah A big thank you to Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe and Yu Liu for organising this event, as well as our amazing panellists for sharing their advice and insights. And of course, a special shoutout to everyone who attended - it was great to see some of our undergraduate students in the audience too! #CareerGrowth #IndustryInsights #WomenInSoMME

UQ Space claims top Australian position in 2025 Australian Rover Challenge!! The School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering proudly congratulates UQ Space's outstanding achievement at the Australian Rover Challenge (March 27-30, 2025) at the University of Adelaide's Roseworthy Campus👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. The competition challenged teams to navigate a simulated lunar environment while completing complex navigation, resource collection, and construction tasks. Our talented team of UQ students secured second place 🥈 overall and emerged as Australia's top-performing team🥇, behind AGH Space Systems from AGH University of Krakow, Poland. This accomplishment represents months of dedicated effort, with students applying their theoretical knowledge to solve real-world engineering challenges. Through designing and building their semi-autonomous rover, team members developed crucial skills in robotics, systems integration, and collaborative problem-solving that will serve them throughout their professional careers. 🎉Congratulations 🎉 to all UQ Space members on this remarkable achievement! Click on the video below to view one of the tasks the team had to complete ✅. #UQEngineering #UQSpace #AustralianRoverChallenge

🎉Congratulations 🎉 to Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe and Dr Yuanshen Lu who have both secured funding from Australia's Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite Program (Round 1), alongside six other researchers from the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture, and Information Technology (EAIT). We are so proud of the work they are doing to address global challenges in Australia’s national priority areas, driving innovation and economic growth 📈. 🔋 Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe - Advancing printable zinc-ion batteries for flexible devices, boosting energy storage for wearable electronics and portable gadgets in industries like consumer electronics and medical devices. ⚡ Dr. Yuanshen Lu - Designing heat exchangers for carbon dioxide power conversion systems, to help improve energy efficiency and support sustainable power generation. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ges-uh2h #UQResearchExcellence #SoMME #Innovation #EconomicGrowth

🎉 We are proud to announce that UQ has been ranked 6th in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject🌍! This ranking reflects our commitment to excellence in education, research, and industry collaboration. https://lnkd.in/gbtJmmit #UQ #QSWorldRankings #MiningEngineering #SoMME

We’re thrilled to share that Associate Professor Italo Onederra from our School, will be a keynote speaker at the 14th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting (#FRAGBLAST2025), taking place from 7-10 April 2025 in Antalya, Turkey. With a focus on "Advanced Drill and Blast Design and the Decision Support for Sustainable Mine Process Optimisation Strategies," Italo Onederra, will dive into innovative approaches that enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and drive sustainability in mining operations. #FRAGBLAST2025

*Please see pinned post for latest update* We hope you’re all staying safe during this weather. Here’s an update on plans for this week: • St Lucia, Herston and Dutton Park campuses and other SEQ facilities will reopen to all students and staff at 5am on Wednesday 12 March. Classes will resume and staff can work from these locations. • Due to continued severe weather warnings for the Lockyer Valley region, a decision on the reopening of Gatton Campus will be considered on Tuesday 11 March. • A reminder that on Tuesday 11 March classes are cancelled and staff should continue to work remotely where possible. Huge thanks to our campus operational teams who are working at pace to get buildings and services ready for staff and students to return. We’re continuing to monitor and will provide an update if there are any changes. Visit our incident response webpage for information and support available: https://brnw.ch/21wRdz8

*Please see pinned post for latest update* As our community feels the effects of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, our thoughts are with those who are impacted and huge thanks goes to the essential service workers who are responding.     UQ campuses and facilities will remain closed on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 March. Classes are cancelled and staff should continue to work remotely.   We’re monitoring government advice and will provide an update on Monday about plans for later this week.     Visit our incident response webpage for the latest information and support available for UQ staff and students: https://lnkd.in/gt-FScpA

*Please see pinned post for latest update* As we head into the weekend, we want to provide some certainty on our plans for Monday 10 March. In anticipation of service disruptions, UQ campuses and facilities, including The Atrium at UQ Brisbane City, will remain closed until 11.59pm Monday 10 March. Classes are cancelled and staff should work remotely. Visit our incident response webpage for the latest information and support available for UQ staff and students: https://lnkd.in/gt-FScpA Stay safe.