The University of Queensland’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Deborah Terry, will officially launch the Geotechnical Engineering Centre on Monday 3 September 2012.
A 215-tonne roof has been hoisted atop the new Advanced Engineering Building at the UQ St Lucia Campus, signaling the end of the major structural work.
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, Governor of Queensland, became the first woman to deliver the annual Dr David Williams Lecture at King’s College on August 4.
The University of Queensland has announced a $1.5 million partnership with Golder Associates Pty Ltd to address skills shortages and research needs in the growing field of geotechnical engineering.
A University of Queensland study, in conjunction with one of Australia’s largest gold mines, may change the way waste rock is handled at open-pit mine sites around the world.
Acclaimed Australian playwright David Williamson, AO, received an Honorary Doctorate and was guest speaker at a University of Queensland graduation ceremony on December 6.