THE UNIVERSITY of Queensland (UQ) and the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) have renewed their joint focus on the Queensland minerals and energy sector’s continuing need for skilled employees and world-class research.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield says that this is an excellent time for UQ, the QRC and its member companies to ensure its important relationships grow and continue into the future.
UQ is about to begin a $100 million revitalisation of its engineering precinct, and the partnerships bolstered by this QRC alliance will reinforce the impact of Australian/Queensland Government funds that are supporting the new precinct.
Chief Executive of the QRC Michael Roche says that despite the global recession, skills shortages still exist, and this will become increasingly evident as global demand for minerals and energy commodities starts to rebound.
Roche says that mission-lead universities not only enhance the alignment between education and research outcomes for the resources sector but also increase the quality of student education experiences.
UQ recently joined forces with mining companies and researchers at the Mining Innovation: Mine of the Future Forum.
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