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University of Queensland research will investigate whether the charging habits of electric vehicle (EV) owners could lower the cost of reaching Australia’s climate targets. University of Queensland research will investigate whether the charging habits of electric vehicle (EV) owners could lower the cost of reaching Australia’s climate targets.

THE CONVERSATION | A group of crossbench parliamentarians have revived the idea of increasing the rate of the goods and services tax from 10% or removing exemptions on food, education and health purchases.

THE CONVERSATION | UQ Business School researchers assess if the companies claiming to align with the Paris Agreement are actually making meaningful reductions to their emissions.

THE CONVERSATION | UQ researchers analyse the August 2023 Report from the Actuaries Institute of Australia and discuss solutions to the increasing costs of home insurance for many Australians across the socio-economic spectrum.

A law degree can take you almost anywhere. Learn how Famin’s time at UQ fuelled her passion for social justice as a pro bono and community investment lawyer.

ARTICLE | Experts agree more is needed to close Australia’s gender pay gap and improve gender equality at work. The business community is leading much of the innovation and progress.

ARTICLE | AI is ingrained in most industries, but humans are still suspicious of its use, particularly at work. How can organisations build trust in AI and encourage employees to buy in?

ARTICLE | Despite more cyber-breaches emphasising the need for a diverse cybersecurity workforce, many barriers still deter women from the industry. What actions can we take to attract and retain diverse talent?

ARTICLE | Our actions can impact the economy in a multitude of ways every day, often without us even realising. In your own life, it could be something as small as buying a cup of coffee each morning or as big as acquiring a home mortgage.

THE CONVERSATION | Professor Graeme Orr examines the current rules for election funding in Australian politics, the latest parliamentary committee recommendations, and what the prospects are for lasting reform.

REPORT | Digital technologies are changing the way we live and work, in particular the service sector. With this change comes significant challenges and opportunities.

ARTICLE | Associate Professor Haitham Tuffaha is using a powerful quantitative method to assess the value of research, helping funders to pinpoint those research projects that offer the greatest potential return on investment.

ARTICLE | Many of our economic and even social interactions are competitive, so what does this mean for our morals? Does capitalism give us the American dream, or American Psycho?

ARTICLE | Australia’s urban cemeteries are running out of space to house the dead but a few key changes can make Australia’s cemeteries more sustainable and viable for generations to come.

ARTICLE | Research Fellow Pratap Devarapalli shares his perspective on the legal questions surrounding the ownership and use of AI-created works.

EXPLAINER | In this Explainer we turn to electric vehicles (EVs) and how they can assist to decarbonise our energy system.

Interested to find out more about electric vehicles? UQ’s Dr Cristyn Meath recently joined three of RACQ’s EV experts to answer questions of RACQ’s members and staff. Questions covered sustainability, charging, safety, driver experience and how to charge an EV if you live in an apartment.

The involvement of the UQ SIRH in the development of the new course, CIVL4525, is a testament to the centre’s commitment to advancing sustainable infrastructure design. With a strong track record of research in this area and a range of industry partners, the UQ SIRH is well-positioned to provide valuable insights and industry examples for students.

THE CONVERSATION | A Sydney businessman was arrested on charges of “recklessly” engaging in foreign interference, but only disseminated publically available information. What does Australia’s raft of new laws mean for people who deal in open-source information?

UQ’s Sustainable Infrastructure Research Hub (SIRH) Director, Dr Cristyn Meath and an affiliate from UQ’s Professional Planner in Residence at the School of Architecture, Stephanie Wyeth joined leaders from industry, academia and government to share insights on sustainable hospitals at the Inaugural Health Innovation Precincts Summit.