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  • Alice Clark recognised for her outstanding contribution to the mining industry

    Published on: 27 November 2020
    The University of Queensland’s (UQ) Professor Alice Clark has been elected by her peers as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE).
  • Daniel Lay named as 2020 Ian Morley Prize recipient

    Daniel Lay named as 2020 Ian Morley Prize recipient

    Published on: 17 November 2020
    Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) PhD Student Daniel Lay has been named as the winner of the prestigious Ian Morley Prize for his contributions to the Centre’s High Voltage Pulse (HVP) project and student culture.

  • The Ian Morley Prize 2020

    6 November 2020 10:30am–11:30am
     
    in The Ian Morley Prize
    The Ian Morley Prize is awarded annually to a JKMRC research student - join us online for the announcement of the 2020 recipient.
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  • SMI 3MT

    SMI 3MT

    30 July 2020 2:00pm–4:00pm
     
    in 3MT 2020
    This year celebrates the 13th year of the Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®) at The University of Queensland (UQ). Due to the worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, increasing social distancing measures and public gathering restrictions being implemented, the decision has been made to move the 2020 UQ 3MT Competition to a virtual format (video submission).
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  • The development of new technology for red mud rehabilitation receives major funding boost

    The development of new technology for red mud rehabilitation receives major funding boost

    Published on: 8 June 2020
    University of Queensland research into the eco-engineering of mine waste to a useful soil has received over $1.2 million in government and industry funding.
    The project 'Breaking critical barriers in soil formation of bauxite residues', has received $777,000 from the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Program, and industry partners Rio Tinto Aluminium’s Yarwun refinery and Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) have contributed an additional $520,000.
  • $30m to help regional communities find sustainable post-mining future

    $30m to help regional communities find sustainable post-mining future

    Published on: 13 March 2020
    A national consortium led by The University of Queensland and University of Western Australia has secured $30 million from the Federal Government to help regional communities transition to a sustainable future after their local mines have closed.
    The funding forms part of a total 10-year investment of $135.4 million supporting mining communities to create sustainable community and development opportunities.
  • SMI's dust monitoring research bolstered by industry scholarship

    SMI's dust monitoring research bolstered by industry scholarship

    Published on: 5 March 2020
    Mineral Industry Safety and Health Centre OHS research manager Nikky LaBranche’s efforts to fill the gaps in Australia’s understanding of particulate matter has been bolstered by a highly sought-after AusIMM Education Endowment Fund (EEF) Postgraduate Scholarship.
  • end of year celebration and staff awards

    End of year celebration and staff awards

    6 December 2019 2:00pm–5:00pm
     
    in End of year celebration and staff awards
    Join us to acknowledge the research achievements and celebrate the success of our colleagues with the annual SMI Excellence Awards and End of Year Celebration. Please note: Just adding to your calendar does not register your attendance. Please use registration link.
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  • Ranking results reflect UQ impact

    Published on: 18 July 2018
    The University of Queensland has ranked first in the world for Mining and Mineral Engineering in global subject rankings released today.

  • Dr Grant Ballantyne 2017 winner of the Minerals Engineering International Young Person's Award

    Published on: 17 April 2018
    Dr Grant Ballantyne is the recipient of the 2017 Minerals Engineering International Young Person’s Award which was presented at the MEI Comminution ’18 Conference in Cape Town. This award is bestowed upon an outstanding candidate under the age of 35.

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