Faculty of
engineering, architecture & information technology
Vision “To be universally recognised as a global top 20 university for engineering, design & technology”
Purpose “To change the world through creative thinking, innovative technologies and outstanding staff, students & alumni”
CRICOS Provider Number 00025B
Teaching and learning Transforming Higher Education
Innovative Learning Spaces
Our teaching focussed Academic team is leading the way internationally with an innovative ‘flipped classroom’ learning approach, challenging students to think and act like professionals from their very first day at University. Class time is spent on collaborative inquiry-based learning that supports hands-on engineering design and build projects or studio-based learning in architecture, allowing for the integration of both knowledge and professional practice through authentic industry and international placements.
UQ is among the most progressive universities in the world, combining the latest understanding of the science of learning with the design of physical spaces to support learning and creativity. Our investment in contemporary learning spaces recognises the need for cutting-edge infrastructure that seamlessly supports connectivity and encourages students to think ‘visually.’
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More OP1 students studying engineering than any other university in Queensland
national teaching awards in the last 10 years
Leading Curriculum Development Teaching teams within the Faculty are leading curriculum development and the creative application of new teaching pedagogies with many awards for teaching and learning development, and multiple national grants to transform engineering education. UQ is also the first Australian university to implement an integrated Bachelor/Master degree in engineering providing advanced course content.
Leading choice for women in engineering in Queensland
Online Learning Technology enabled learning is a focus of our pedagogy. It creates a rich, collaborative learning environment and enhances the student experience through engaged learning and skills development. UQ is also a member of the world’s leading consortium of massive open online courses (MOOCs) through a partnership with EDx, developed by Harvard and MIT.
More than 1000 international students from 120 different countries
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Research and discovery
www.eait.uq.edu.au/research
Research Themes
Externally Funded Centres
–– Designing Smart Communities –– Energy –– Health –– Information Engineering –– Manufacturing and Resources –– Water
–– Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation –– Geotechnical Engineering Centre –– Nihon Superior Centre –– Baosteel-Australia Joint Research & Development Centre –– Rio Tinto Bauxite-Alumina Technical Centre –– Queensland Geothermal Energy Centre of Excellence –– MedTeQ –– Centre for Advanced Materials Processing & Manufacturing –– Centre for Solid Waste Bioprocessing
Rated ‘well above world standard’ in more fields than any other Australian University (2012 ERA survey)
Research Impact With an annual research budget of $42 million, the Faculty provides a rich and diverse flow of breakthrough technologies that are helping to improve communities around the world. From novel hydrogen storage and next generation polymers to biomedical engineering and mining safety, our research outcomes are solving problems for local and international communities, and our industry partners. Our commercially oriented research has developed many novel and relevant technologies that have led to new commercial products via licensing or start-up companies.
More than 350 academic and research staff
11
externally funded chairs
Excellence in Research The most recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment ranked all of our disciplines as world-class or above. Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Systems, and Materials Engineering all received the maximum 5 star rating. In other words, the combined breadth and strength of this University is unparalleled in Australia.
$42 million
annual research income
Engage with us
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Engage with the Leaders of Tomorrow
Benefit from lifelong engagement opportunities
Identify tomorrow’s talent through scholarships, work experience and internship opportunities, which all feature heavily in Faculty programs. These programs support and better prepare students for the rigour and demands of the workforce upon graduation, and provide you with access to some of UQ’s top talent before you make long-term employment decisions.
We encourage and welcome the long-term engagement of alumni and friends who have an interest in what we do. Whether you’re 22 or 72, you can always benefit from, and contribute to, connections with the Faculty.
–– Develop scholarships focused on excellence and/or equity –– Consider Industry Placements to meet future business needs –– Support student excellence and leadership programs
$1 million of scholarships & prizes awarded annually
Enhance your Organisation’s Capabilities Work with the Faculty to develop marketspecific and customised outcomes to further the competitiveness of your employees and organisation. –– Consult with our internationally renowned researchers –– Test ideas in UQ’s world-class labs and research facilities –– Engage your employees through Facultyled Executive Education programs –– Invest in new services and products through commercialisation opportunities, supported by UniQuest
Ways to engage: –– Participate in the student/alumni MEET a Mentor program –– Consider sharing your experience within the student classroom –– Engage with thought leaders, and network with fellow alumni, by taking part in one of UQ’s regular global events –– Make a philanthropic gift to support an area of the Faculty you are passionate about
27,000+ engineering, design and technology alumni globally
Develop a Partnership with a Global Top 100 University Build your brand, engage with fresh thinking, and develop new solutions through creating educational and research-focused partnerships with the Faculty. Embedding industry at the heart of what we do remains integral to UQ’s leadership in the engineering, design and technology arenas. The best partnerships are a mutually beneficial relationship where new opportunities are being created for the Faculty and industry, through open dialogue and a strong understanding that allows us to do more, together.
Engagement
Highlights Advanced Engineering Building
EAIT Scholars Program
Opened in 2013, the Advanced Engineering Building (AEB) enhances The University of Queensland’s ability to deliver practical activelearning styles for engineering students, and maximise global research opportunities enabling UQ to respond to major shifts in the world economy and global marketplace for innovative engineering solutions.
The EAIT Scholars Program welcomes, supports and gives special opportunities to our best and brightest undergraduate students. Representing the top 5% of an esteemed cohort, the program provides enhanced academic, industry and cultural experiences to our elite students to aspire to take their degree to the highest possible level.
Women in Engineering Program The University of Queensland is the leading choice for women studying engineering in Queensland and our industry supported Women in Engineering program aims to increase undergraduate female engineering enrolments to 30% by 2023. The program was formalised in February and is one of the only a few programs in Australasia with a dedicated full-time resource committed to addressing women in engineering.
International Degree Options UQ students now have the opportunity to complete multiple internationally recognised degrees during the course of their studies. In a first for Australian engineering education, the Faculty has established agreements with two institutions, the Écoles Centrales in France and Technical University Munich in Germany, providing students with a unique double degree program and experience.
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Continuing Professional Development The Faculty offers a growing number of professional education courses, workshops and professional development seminars. Improve the capability and talent of your workforce through enrolment in internationally recognised postgraduate programs spanning engineering, architecture and information technology.