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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ENGAGEWITH US
The Faculty of Engineering,
Architecture and Information
Technology at The University of
Queensland brings together some of the
world’s best students, researchers and
teachers in the fields of engineering,
architecture, multimedia design and
information technology.
We deliver excellence in graduate capabilities,
research and consultancy to serve the
evolving needs of business, government and
community. Excellence is the factor which
underpins all of our activity.
Our emphasis on external engagement
supports this continued excellence.
We endeavour to meet the priorities of
your organisation and ensure that your
organisational needs are at the forefront
of our engagement. Through mutually
beneficial partnerships, we aim to create
virtuous circles of growth and support.
Engaging with the Faculty means that as
you help to build important capacity and
expertise for us, we’re working hard to do
the same for you.
I encourage you to start a conversation
with the Faculty of Engineering,
Architecture and Information Technology to
discover how our researchers, academics
and students can benefit your organisation
now and into the future.
Professor Graham Schaffer Executive Dean
OUR MUTUAL PRIORITIES
1 at a glance Discover why UQ’s Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and
Information Technology is world renowned.
3 build your organisation’s profile Further your engagement with the Faculty and increase your
organisation’s profile amongst our student cohort.
5 engage with theleaders of tomorrow
Establish your organisation and industry as desirable career
options through networking opportunities with our students.
7 build a pipeline of talent Increase the educational experience of our talented and deserving
students, and in turn benefit from their knowledge and skillset.
9 enhance your organisation’s capabilities
Advance the capabilities of your employees and organisation
through our growing number of Professional Development courses.
11 engage with global experts Employ our internationally renowned researchers and research
facilities to increase your organisation’s competitiveness in the
global marketplace.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
AT A GLANCEThe Faculty of Engineering, Architecture
and Information Technology has a
commitment to learning, discovery
and engagement. This commitment is
characterised by the quality of our students,
academics and alumni, our broad and
deep international research profile and our
strong, successful links with industry.
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University Teacher of the Year – recognising
its continued commitment to students and
their education.
FACT 3: In any given year our
students stand to benefit from
over 120 scholarships worth more
than $1million
The Faculty’s scholarship program ensures
that the most talented students, regardless
of their background and financial standing
are attracted and supported to study at
UQ. Industry, alumni and friends contribute
generously to ensure outstanding students
are encouraged to fulfil their potential at UQ.
FACT 4: Successful alumni creating
a global UQ community
There are over 22,000 UQ engineering,
architecture and information technology
graduates working in, and leading industries
across the world. From Brisbane’s leading
design firms, to Queensland’s biggest
engineering and resource companies, to
large multinational organisations – our alumni
continue to achieve significant professional
success at all levels, and give back their
advice, guidance and support to further the
educational experience and knowledge of
our current student cohort.
FACT 5: World-class researchers
furthering organisational and
communal capabilities
With an annual research budget of
$45million, the Faculty provides a rich and
diverse flow of breakthrough technologies
that are helping to improve communities
around the world. From biomedical
engineering to sustainable architectural
design, our research outcomes are not only
solving problems for local and international
communities, but also our industry partners.
The Faculty is made up of five
Schools and one Centre:
- School of Architecture
- School of Chemical Engineering
- School of Civil Engineering
- School of Information Technology and
Electrical Engineering
- School of Mechanical and Mining
Engineering
- Advanced Water Management Centre
The Faculty brings together some of the world’s
leading researchers, teachers and students
in the fields of engineering, architecture,
multimedia design and information technology.
FACT 1: A world-class education for
domestic and international students
In 2011 the Faculty enrolled over four thousand
domestic students and almost a thousand
international students in undergraduate and
postgraduate programs. These students are,
by independent measure, some of the brightest
and most capable young people enrolling in
Engineering, Architecture and ICT programs
nationwide.
We are ranked in the top one percent of
universities world wide. UQ placed 48th in the
QS World University Rankings, 74th globally by
the Times Higher Education World University
Rankings, and 86th by the 2011 Academic
Ranking of World Universities as published by
Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
FACT 2: Nationally acclaimed
lecturers who challenge students
to think independently
The Faculty is renowned for teaching
excellence and innovation which enhances
the learning outcomes for each of our
students. The Faculty has received numerous
institutional, state and national awards
– including a Prime Minister’s Award for
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BUILD YOUR ORGANISATION’S PROFILEFurther the competitiveness of your organisation with access to our expertise
and the leaders of tomorrow.
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Establishing a connection with the
Faculty provides your organisation
with unparalleled access to the
leaders of tomorrow.
By engaging with the Faculty your
organisation will gain exposure to some
of Australia’s – and the region’s – most
outstanding and high-achieving students,
developing increased recognition of your
brand.
In developing and enhancing your
organisation’s profile you can also foster
improved outcomes in graduate recruitment
and market positioning.
Establish closer ties with our students,
enhance your visibility, and build your
organisation’s profile through:
- Supporting student scholarships, bursaries
and prizes
- Participating in guest-lecturing opportunities
or welcoming students for study visits
- Strengthening academic leadership and
curriculum renewal
- Supporting educational infrastructure and
teaching resources
- Sponsorship of and involvement with
student/industry networking events
For more information contact Faculty
Advancement, on +61 7 3365 4302 or
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ENGAGE WITH THELEADERS OF TOMORROWWork experience and internship
opportunities are embedded in
the Faculty’s programs. These
programs 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
employment decisions.
“Nokia’s Qt R&D team in Brisbane has
provided internships for UQ students for
a number of years due to the numerous
benefits our organization have gained
from this practice. Not only do we keep
in contact with the current curriculum
studied by students, we benefit from the
focus they bring to projects which are
otherwise difficult to be resourced.
As a result of our internship program, we
have subsequently employed a number of
UQ graduates that have shown they have
what it takes to be successful with us.
We consider the internships to be an
integral part of our talent pipeline and
anticipate continuing our involvement
with UQ for many years to come.”Andrea Green Nokia Human Resources
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an important part in achieving organisational
goals. The integrated Bachelor of Engineering
and Master of Engineering requires students
to undertake a semester placement either in
industry or research, the first program of its
kind in Australia. Both our general internship
programs and the integrated Bachelor of
Engineering and Master of Engineering are
the perfect way to engage with prospective
employees and the innovators of tomorrow.
For more information contact Faculty
Advancement, on +61 7 3365 4302 or
VACATION, PART-TIME OR FULL TIME POSITIONS
CareerHub is the UQ-supported Jobs Board
that allows you to directly target UQ students
and graduates with work opportunities.
CareerHub is only accessible to UQ’s current
and graduate students, providing your
organisation with quality assurance when
choosing to advertise in this way.
For more information or to register
your organisation for Careerhub
please visit
www.careerhub.uq.edu.au
Engaging with current and future
student cohorts keeps you closely
connected to the next wave of UQ
graduates – the leaders and opinion
shapers of tomorrow.
HIGH SCHOOL VISITSWork with the Faculty to develop events
that will allow you to engage directly with
the next generation of engineers, architects
and IT professionals while they are at High
School. Benefit from our established High
School networks and events, positioning
your industry and organisation as ideal study
options and career pathways.
If you would like to organise a
networking event with high school
students please contact
INTERNSHIPS
Industry experience through internships
is an invaluable opportunity for both the
student and the organisation. Undertaking
an internship allows students to make a
meaningful contribution to your organisation;
they have an opportunity to apply their
toolset in a practical environment and play
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BUILD A PIPELINE OF TALENT
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Thanks to the generous support of
alumni and industry partners we
continue to offer an outstanding and
generous suite of scholarships and
prizes, which attract and support
the best and brightest students from
across Australia – and beyond – to
fulfil their potential with UQ.
Scholarships support academically gifted, as
well as disadvantaged students, increasing
excellence and opportunity. UQ has a strong
commitment to both excellence and equity,
ensuring talent and potential rather than
financial ability is the only barometer for entry.
Industry-named scholarships are an excellent
way to build the visibility and brand of your
organisation within our student cohorts.
Furthermore, by supporting scholarships
and prizes you are provided with access
to gifted students who can become your
future workforce. Whether you are interested
in supporting and accessing future talent,
or making a difference to the lives of those
who might otherwise not be able to afford
university, scholarship support always starts
with a conversation.
For more information – and to begin
the conversation – please contact
Faculty Advancement, on +61 7 3365
4302 or [email protected]
“ The Rio Tinto Scholarship
has opened many doors which
I otherwise would not have
had access to. One of the
benefits I have received from
this scholarship is the hands-
on work experience which has
allowed me to gain industry
experience and further my
own personal development.
Thanks to Rio Tinto, I can now
graduate with the confidence
that I am well prepared for any
challenges that might come
my way .”Joe Liang Rio Tinto Scholarship recipient
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ENHANCE YOUR ORGANISATION’S CAPABILITIESThere are a number of ways you can engage
with us to ensure that your organisation stays
ahead of the curve and remains on the cutting-
edge of advancements within your industry.
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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 degrees spanning
Engineering, Architecture and Information
Technology.
We work with industry to develop market
specific and customised development
programs to further the competitiveness of
your employees and organisation within the
marketplace. We are able to develop high-
quality, flexible educational programs in line
with the needs of your organisation, ensuring
that all of your business objectives are met.
For further information on Faculty
CPD programs, and to provide valued
feedback on the CPD courses that
would benefit your organisation please
contact the Faculty’s CPD Team on
+61 7 3346 7870 or
“A few years ago my
organisation made the user
experience a strategic focus
in moving forward. As a result
of this, the Master of
Interaction Design program
was an ideal choice, because
it offered the ability to rapidly
develop my skills in this area.
The program focused on using
tools and techniques that are
current in the industry, and I
was able to apply the
knowledge and skills gained
immediately in my day job with
Cisco Systems.”David Harper Technical Marketing Engineer for CISCO Systems, recently returned to UQ to pursue a Master of Interaction Design to further his career prospects
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ENGAGE WITH GLOBAL EXPERTS
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CONSULTANCY
The Faculty performs a wide range of
industry relevant research and provides
industry with leading-edge research
capability not found elsewhere. Examples of
research centres within the Faculty include:
- The Aboriginal Environments Research
Centre provides research and consulting
into the culture, environment and
architecture of Australian Indigenous people
- The Advanced Water Management Centre
is an international centre of excellence
in innovative water technology and
management and provides expertise and
capacity to offer high-quality services to
government and industry
- The University of Queensland Materials
Performance provides consultancy and
research in materials and metallurgical
engineering, failure analysis, durability and
degradation of metals and polymers
- Pyrosearch undertakes consulting and
test work for the minerals industry in
pyrometallurgy
UniQuest is able to facilitate industry
engagement with academics in the Faculty
and supervises over 500 consulting and
research projects each year for private, non-
profit and public sector clients.
RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATION
Benefit from the commercialisation of the
Faculty’s world-leading research.
With an annual research budget of $45
million, the Faculty provides a rich and
diverse flow of breakthrough technologies
that can have a ground-breaking impact
on your business. The pipeline of
commercialisation opportunities available to
your organisation spans the entire spectrum
of the engineering, architectural and
information technology sectors.
UniQuest, one of Australia’s leading research
commercialisation companies, manages the
commercialisation of these technologies and
is on-hand to work in partnership with your
organisation throughout this process.
For more information on Consultancy
or Research Commercialisation please
contact the Faculty’s Innovation and
Commercial Development department
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