1. ENGINEERING AT UQ Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

2. THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND Founded in 1910 Over 46,000 students 11,500 international students from approximately 142 countries Founding member of Group of 8 Founding member Universitas 21 Ranked 85th in the world by Shanghai Jiao-Tong Index (2013) Ranked in top two universities in Australia by ERA (2010) Won more national teaching awards than any other Australian university Over 500 PhDs awarded annually

3. WHERE IS UQ?

4. The University of Queensland - Snapshot Home to 1.8 million residents Inner-city beach, cultural centres, museums, art galleries, mall, world-class international airport, and a multitude of shopping and recreation precincts Gateway to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, tropical islands, theme parks, Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Outback, golden beaches, and endless tourist attractions and recreational facilities 243 days of sunshine throughout the year Vibrant, multicultural, international city BRISBANE

5. Overview of Faculty

6. FACULTIES Six multi-disciplinary faculties, comprising 33 schools and a large number of research centres, with broad and deep research and teaching strengths with over 5000 courses available. Business, Economics & Law Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology Health and Behavioural Sciences Humanities and Social Sciences Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Science

7. THE ENGINEERING PRECINCT AT UQ

8. School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering Our Research Strengths Mechanical Combustion Hypersonics Geothermal Energy Smart Machines Mining Mine Planning Mining Methods Safety & Environment Rock Mechanics School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering Materials Corrosion Light Metals Nanomaterials Computational Materials Science Powder Metallurgy Surface Engineering

9. 2010 EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH FOR AUSTRALIA Our School has had all its research areas classified as well above world standard (level 5) in the ERA survey: Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy

10. ENGINEERING STAFF

11. GLOBAL DEMAND FOR ENGINEERS Population growth and infrastructure squeeze Globalisation, urbanisation and industrialisation of China & India Shortage of engineers in Australia, and more globally New industries – ICT, nanotechnology, biologics Starting salaries currently averaging $65,000 p.a. but can start at up to $100,000 p.a.

12. WHAT IS ENGINEERING?

13. The application of science to create useful products and services for the community within economic, environmental, social and resource constraints. Chemistry, maths, physics and biology are the enabling sciences for engineering. Engineering is the key discipline which enables society to gain value out of science.

14. 21 ST CENTURY CHALLENGES Adapting to Climate Change Provide Clean Energy Provide Clean Water Capture and Sequester Carbon Dioxide Heal the World Feed the World Safeguard the World Restore and Improve Urban Infrastructure

15. WHAT DO ENGINEERS DO? Design, build, operate and maintain: potable water supply, electricity supply cars, trains and airplanes road, rail and air networks, mines Create new ways to access space new materials tsunami and earthquake warning systems Manufacture consumer goods like…. toothpaste, timtams and suncream

16. Why Choose Engineering at UQ? Large choice of specialisations Research excellence Award winning lecturers Excellent facilities Strong industry links and practical experience Global opportunities Graduate employment excellence

17. BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING 4 Year Degree Accredited by Engineers Australia UQ Entry Requirements OP: 6 Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER): 89 Mathematics (Calculus), Physics or Chemistry English Proficiency (for example: IELTS 6.5 overall)

18. BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING Chemical Chemical & Metallurgical Chemical & Materials Civil Civil & Environmental Civil & Geotechnical Electrical Electrical & Biomedical Electrical & Computer Mechanical Mechanical & Aerospace Mechanical & Materials Mechatronic Mining Mining & Geotechnical Software

19. FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING General First Year of Study for Engineering students Select your major in 2 nd year after you’ve experienced what UQ Engineering has to offer. - Introduction to Professional Engineering - Engineering Course - Mathematics Course - Electrical Engineering - Thermodynamics - Applied Mechanics - Elective Defined Core Courses Engineering Science Courses

20. Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Engineering The BE/ME is the first 5 year engineering degree in Australia to integrate a semester industry or research placement into a degree with Master’s level course work. Follow the Bachelor of Engineering course outline for the first three years In the second semester of your fourth year, take up an industry or research semester placement, locally or internationally Fifth year will be the capstone experience, involving challenging design and research projects

21. ENGINEERING LEARNING SPACES Advanced Engineering Building Mechanical Engineering Fifth Floor First Year Engineering Learning Centre Axon Active Learning Centre Chemical Engineering Teaching Labs Mining Engineering Computer Laboratory Metallurgical Engineering Research Labs Mechanical/Civil Learning Centre Electrical Engineering Learning Laboratory Bioengineering Teaching Laboratory Hydrogen Laboratory Water Management Laboratories

22. First Class Learning Environment Axon Learning Lab First-year Engineering Learning Centre Collaborative Teaching and Learning Centre

23. INDUSTRY / RESEARCH Industry lecturers – 11 Professorships funded by industry Industry funded laboratories Site visits, field trips, real projects Work experience (Microsoft, Boeing, etc) Study Abroad Summer Research Projects / Scholarships

24. GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES AND NETWORKS Airbus “Fly Your Ideas” Winners of the inaugural Airbus "Fly Your Ideas" challenge at the Paris-Le Bourget Air Show. UQ students Alex Ng, Michael Heitzmann and Benjamin Lindenberger took home the €30,000 grand prize. UQ Racing The UQ Racing team comprises approximately 20 students from across the University of Queensland. The students must work together to design and build a Formula SAE eligible vehicle each year.

25. STUDENT FACILITIES Sport and fitness UQ SPORT offers outstanding sporting facilities and recreational programs Entertainment The UQ Union organises events to help students enjoy campus life Clubs and societies Students can participate in social events by joining clubs and societies at UQ Food, shopping and commercial services Students will find a range of venues in which to eat, drink, meet friends and shop.

26. Get involved

27. STUDENT SUPPORT Getting Started & Orientation sessions designed to assist students to settle into University life by creating awareness of the various services and activities available Student support UQ provides a professional service in the areas of student advice, careers and employment, personal counselling, financial assistance & disability support Accommodation services provides information and services to assist you to find a home that's right for you, and make your stay as smooth as possible Learning support English language support and Academic Preparation programs at no additional charge

28. MY ADVICE If you have the capacity, then you really should go to university. Do what’s interesting. Don’t be scared to challenge yourself. If you are good at and enjoy Maths, Physics or Chemistry, then do engineering at UQ! Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Mechanical Engineering alumni, named 2010 Young Queenslander of the Year

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