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A major breakthrough in brain imaging promises faster, safer scans for patients and clearer insights for clinicians. By dramatically reducing scan times and revealing the brain’s blood vessel network in unprecedented detail, the research opens new opportunities for better diagnosis, monitoring, and understanding of neurological conditions.

The shift to low-carbon electricity isn’t just about inventing new technologies - it’s about integrating them effectively into existing power systems. Challenges like large-scale renewable energy adoption, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and resilient grids span continents. Addressing them requires international collaboration between academia and industry.

This prestigious recognition from the ACM, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) acknowledges Professor Huang’s world-leading contributions to large-scale multimedia content understanding, indexing and retrieval.

When UQ computer science student Matt Gagan listened to his parents discuss a tricky research problem over dinner, he didn’t expect it to help solve a 50,000-year-old mystery - or for it to lead to his contribution to an international scientific paper.

Research led by Dr Thomas Shaw from The University of Queensland’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science found people living with MND, also known as ALS, who have difficulty speaking or swallowing tend to have smaller tongue muscles.

The 35th IEEE PES Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2025) concluded last week at The University of Queensland, marking another impactful year for the region’s longest-running power engineering forum.

The University of Queensland has formalised a new strategic agreement with Powerlink Queensland to support the development of the next generation of energy leaders.

Dr Xin Yu from UQ School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science has been awarded a prestigious 2025 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award.

The University of Queensland (UQ) is proud to host the 2025 IEEE PES Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), one of the region’s most respected gatherings for researchers, students, and industry professionals in power and energy engineering.

The University of Queensland (UQ) is leading a pioneering project to improve the integration of hybrid renewable energy into Australia’s national electricity market.

Rehabilitating balance can require endless repetitive exercises, but new University of Queensland research could unlock the potential of virtual reality (VR) games to make physical rehab more enjoyable and effective.

This year marks a major milestone - 70 years of the E.S. Cornwall Memorial Scholarship, a program that has shaped generations of power engineers and helped transform Australia’s energy landscape through international learning and collaboration.

From VR to wearable tech, students at UQ’s 2025 Interaction Design Exhibit reimagined the future of work with 18 hands-on prototypes that wowed attendees—rain and all.

University of Queensland researcher Dr Rocky Chen, from UQ School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science has been named a recipient of the prestigious Lord Mayor’s Convention Trailblazer Grant.

UQ Racing has been ranked 11th globally in the latest Formula Student Electric World Rankings out of over 400 teams from around the world. Within Australia, the team continues to be the top-ranked team for the second consecutive year.

A PhD student from The University of Queensland’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Google PhD Fellowship in Security, Privacy, and Abuse Prevention.

From a community-driven flood warning system for Brisbane residents, to a digital ‘Buddy’ to tackle isolation for immigrant families, more than 100 UQ Engineering students shared their bright ideas at the 2024 Innovation Showcase.

University of Queensland (UQ) researchers will explore new ways to map the progression of motor neurone disease (MND) to support faster and more accurate diagnosis.

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Queensland has been hosting its Interaction Design Exhibit event since 2009.

Researchers at The University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a revolutionary platform poised to shape the future of understanding the human brain.