University of Queensland
universityPublic, research university
| University of Queensland link () Sourcewatch Website | |
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| Motto | Scientia ac Labore (Latin) |
| Formation | 190 |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Type | Public, research university |
| University in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | |
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The University of Queensland (UQ) has its main campus in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. UQ has two other campuses are located in Ipswich and Gatton. It is the longest-established university in the state.
UQ contains many joint and collaborative research centres, such as the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (which conducts research jointly with CSIRO), the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) and the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI). In addition, UQ is involved in centres such as the Queensland Institute of Medical Research at the Royal Brisbane Hospital.
It was established on December 10, 1909, with Sir William MacGregor as first chancellor and was originally situated in Brisbane's CBD.
Joint Initiative with Free-Market Think Tank
"In a recent joint initiative, the Institute of Public Affairs and the University of Queensland have formed the Science and Environment Research Group." [1] [2]
"Funding is available for 4 PhD scholarships to undertake evidence-based research into environmental issues with the aim of providing improved information and frameworks for prioritizing environmental need, quantifying the costs and benefits of conservation initiatives, developing agricultural policies and appropriate legal frameworks." [3]
Australia Public Health Nutrition Academic Collaboration
From November 29-30, 2007, the University of Queensland will be hosting the Australia Public Health Nutrition Academic Collaboration (APHNAC) conference. "APHNAC Chair, Associate Professor John Coveney, said the conference would highlight key issues that affect how the way food policy is developed and food choices are made." [4]
Rio Tinto on campus
- One major venture set up at UQ is the Sustainable Minerals Institute.
- In 2001, UQ along with 15 other members including Rio Tinto established the Cooperative Research Centre for Coal in Sustainable Development (CRCSD). [1]
- UQ is also working alongside a number of mining companies on projects for the Australian Centre for Minerals Extension and Research. [2]
- UQ is also part of CSIRO's Light Metals Flagship to help work with mining companies "to help realise the Flagship's goals of leading a global revolution in light metals and, for Australia, doubling export income and generating significant new industries, while reducing any negative environmental impact." [3]
- UQ is also one of four Core Research Participants which also include CSIRO Minerals, Curtin University, and Murdoch University at Parker Centre. "The Core Industry Participants in the new Centre are Alcan International, Alcoa World Alumina, AngloGold Ashanti Australia, Aughinish Alumina, BHP Billiton, Billiton Aluminium Australia, Hatch Associates, Queensland Alumina, Rio Tinto and WMC Resources." [4]
- In 2004, Rio Tinto announced that "Satellite technology will be used to track koalas as part of a ground-breaking new research program between The University of Queensland and major mining company Rio Tinto Coal Australia (RTCA)." For further details
- UQ teams up with Rio Tinto to try to sack the president of the local union. [5]
- In July 2007 Rio Tinto and The University of Queensland "signed a five-year $2 million partnership to address skills shortages in the mining engineering sector within Queensland." [5]
- Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining "was established by the University of Queensland in 2001 in response to growing interest in and debate about the role of the mining and minerals industry in contemporary society." [6]
Corporate influence on campus
The University reported in June 2007 that they are working on developing Scramjet technology with the United States' Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), and the Australian Hypersonics Initiative (AHI). [7] Defence Materials Technology Centre.
References
- ↑ PhD Scholarships - Environmental Science/Law, Apply Now, accessed October 1, 2007.
- ↑ http://www.law.uq.edu.au/events/IPA-UQ-short-advertisment.pdf
- ↑ Interested in the Environment? Looking to do a PhD?, jennifermarohasy, accessed October 1, 2007.
- ↑ UQ hosts conference on changing issues in public health nutrition, UQ, accessed December 3, 2007.
- ↑ UQ and Rio Tinto join mining forces, UQ, accessed August 13, 2007.
- ↑ About The Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, University of Queensland, accessed September 17, 2008.
- ↑ Safe launch for scramjet experiment, UQ News Online, accessed July 5, 2007.
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