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The School empowers future-ready graduates through research, industry partnerships, and transformative learning - driving sustainable solutions and digital innovation for global challenges.

Build your pathway in Construction with UniSQ 🏗️Looking to start a career in the construction industry? UniSQ’s Associat...
27/05/2026

Build your pathway in Construction with UniSQ 🏗️

Looking to start a career in the construction industry? UniSQ’s Associate Degree of Construction is your entry point to gaining practical knowledge and skills that are in high demand—setting you up for real-world success from day one.

Want to take it further? Explore additional study options including the Bachelor of Construction (Honours) and diploma pathways to advance your expertise and career opportunities.

Discover your options here:
https://www.unisq.edu.au/study/degrees-and-courses/associate-degree-of-construction
https://www.unisq.edu.au/study/degrees-and-courses/engineering-and-surveying/construction-management

Structural Engineering at the Science and Engineering Challenge!Our civil engineering team had a fantastic time supporti...
21/05/2026

Structural Engineering at the Science and Engineering Challenge!

Our civil engineering team had a fantastic time supporting the Science and Engineering Challenge in Toowoomba this week.

High school students from across the surrounding region competed in a bridge design activity, testing structures under moving loads and putting their engineering problem-solving skills into action.

Congratulations to all students who took part, and best wishes to the state-winning team as they prepare for the national competition in Canberra later this year.

University of Southern Queensland - Australia The National Science and Engineering Challenge

Animal Science Residential School highlights! Our Animal Science students hard at work in our course residential schools...
21/05/2026

Animal Science Residential School highlights!

Our Animal Science students hard at work in our course residential schools! from the classroom, to the lab, to visiting industry - these experiences deepen their understanding of animal health, production systems, and industry standards, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to Australia’s evolving agricultural sector, and beyond!

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Key bridge risk management: reducing uncertainty with better evidence!After renewed national attention on ageing bridge ...
18/05/2026

Key bridge risk management: reducing uncertainty with better evidence!

After renewed national attention on ageing bridge infrastructure in 2025, including the Story Bridge (see link below), the structural health of the Tasman Bridge has come into focus.

Our structural engineering academic Dr Andy Nguyen, who has previously highlighted the need to safeguard ageing bridges in The Conversation, has provided expert commentary on recent reporting about the Tasman Bridge. He is calling for urgent, targeted investigation and monitoring — not because the bridge is necessarily unsafe today, but because the level of uncertainty is too high to rely on business‑as‑usual inspections alone. He also notes that maintenance may not be sufficient if the underlying issue is a fundamental structural capacity limit, and highlights the importance of evidence‑based assessment of remaining life.

The article by journalist Rob Inglis (The Mercury) reports that a government RTI brief acknowledges uncertainties in the condition of key bridge components, particularly the foundations, where inspection becomes difficult in deep water. It also highlights structural capacity constraints, including the potential for very extreme events to place higher demands on the structure, and points to the broader challenge of planning for the long‑term future of the Derwent crossing.

đź”— Read the full article here: https://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/state-government-engineers-admit-uncertainties-over-condition-of-tasman-bridge/news-story/cf734c39a2d434748e203d11c5589199
đź”— Related background: https://theconversation.com/ageing-bridges-around-the-world-are-at-risk-of-collapse-but-theres-a-simple-way-to-safeguard-them-260005

SHM - Structural Health Monitoring Bridge

Field testing mattersThis week, Advance Queensland Fellow Dr Andy Nguyen, together with colleagues from his School (Prof...
15/05/2026

Field testing matters

This week, Advance Queensland Fellow Dr Andy Nguyen, together with colleagues from his School (Prof Zahra Gharineiat and Dr Desmond Zhang) and two research students, conducted a night‑time field trial in a road tunnel in Brisbane, testing a research prototype for vision‑based crack inspection under real operational conditions.

The system leverages AI‑assisted image segmentation to support crack identification, alongside high‑resolution spatial data capture to provide geometric context for the inspected area. The field deployment highlighted important practical considerations around geometry and workflow that are difficult to replicate in controlled environments.

These learnings will directly inform ongoing system refinement and final system integration. The research can be extended to support the development of a high‑fidelity digital twin for the tunnel.

This work is supported by the Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship (AQIRF101‑2022RD5), funded by the Queensland Government through Advance Queensland. Special thanks to our research collaborator (Dept of Transport and Main Roads Queensland) and their contractor (UGL Transport) for their support during the trial.

Ag Tech students getting serious about farm safetyLast week we held our Ag Tech Residential school which focusses on sev...
05/05/2026

Ag Tech students getting serious about farm safety

Last week we held our Ag Tech Residential school which focusses on several key aspects of farm safety. It was a busy week where students completed a range of competencies including mustering and handling cattle at Corinda High School, driving Quad bikes, operating side by side vehicles, and flying a range of different UAVs on campus in Toowoomba. The week also included a tour through Dalby Saleyards to showcase animal welfare best practices. We even had a chance coffee break with Member for Maranoa, David Littleproud in our travels.

AGR2104 is a key course in our Bachelor of Ag Tech degree and is optional for Science and Agricultural Engineering degrees.

David Littleproud MP

Congratulations to Cheryl McCarthy! We are proud to share that Cheryl McCarthy, from UniSQ’s School of Science, Engineer...
30/04/2026

Congratulations to Cheryl McCarthy!

We are proud to share that Cheryl McCarthy, from UniSQ’s School of Science, Engineering and Digital Technologies, has been named a finalist in the Engineer of the Year – Academic/Research category at the Australian Space Awards 2026.

The nomination recognises Cheryl’s leadership on a project to fly a plant monitoring payload on the International Space Station, supported by the iLAuNCH Trailblazer, highlighting the growing impact of UniSQ research in space-enabled engineering and agriculture.

Congratulations, Cheryl, on this outstanding national recognition.

Read more about the finalists: https://www.spaceconnectonline.com.au/ausspaceawards/winners/2026-finalists

Want to conduct research into one of the most critically transgressed planetary boundaries (aka nitrogen pollution)?We h...
26/04/2026

Want to conduct research into one of the most critically transgressed planetary boundaries (aka nitrogen pollution)?

We have an exciting new opportunity for a PhD student to work with Dr Jackie Webb on her DECRA project at University of Southern Queensland - Australia: Artificial aquatic ecosystems – sources or sinks of nitrous oxide?

This project addresses various biogeochemical aspects of how artificial aquatic ecosystems contribute to nitrogen cycling, such as N2O emissions, groundwater, water quality, sediments, and ecosystem services. You'll get to work with a multidisciplinary team of national and international research collaborators, as well as stakeholders within agriculture, environment, and water industries.

Learn more here: https://www.unisq.edu.au/scholarships/artificial-aquatic-ecosystems-sources-or-sinks-of-nitrous-oxide

16/04/2026

Space Technology is taking off at UniSQ! 🚀

Following the recent successful NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Artemis 2 mission to the moon, we modeled the spacecraft's free-return trajectory to the Moon and back with real-world tracking data and simulation software in class last week. Students in our new Space Technology Major are being trained to use these tools and techniques to design, analyze and operate satellites and space missions.

Supported by the iLAuNCH Trailblazer, we're offering these exciting new courses to students in both science and engineering programs, opening up learning experiences and career pathways that are out of this world! Find out more on the Study with UniSQ website.

Relevant Link: https://bit.ly/429IJK6

University of Southern Queensland - Australia NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Introducing GradGirls: Career support for female STEM studentsIf you’re studying STEM and thinking about how to make tha...
15/04/2026

Introducing GradGirls: Career support for female STEM students

If you’re studying STEM and thinking about how to make that first step into your career, this is for you.

Grad Girls Brisbane by Women 4 STEM is a program designed to help women feel more confident stepping from study into their first role, with real industry insights, practical support, and a community around them.

Across the year, you’ll get access to:

* Resume & interview support: *Understand what employers are really looking for and how to stand out.

* AI + future skills sessions: Get hands-on with tools and learn how to adapt as AI evolves in recruitment.

* Graduate pathways & career insights: Explore different roles, industries, and what your options could look like.

* Industry connection: Meet and learn from partner organisations, including Cognizant, Motorola Solutions, Aussie Broadband and more.

* Honest conversations with people in STEM: Hear what early careers actually look like, from building confidence to navigating challenges at work.

* A supportive community: Connect with people who are invested in your growth, as well as other students going through the same journey

You don’t need to have it all figured out - this is about getting clarity, building confidence, and taking the next step.

Sign up here women4stem.com.au/grad-girls/ - Don't miss out - register now!

Ekta Sharma, FHEA

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