Southern and Central Asia

From solar breakthroughs to smart grids, the future of energy is being written now. The University of Queensland (UQ) and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) are contributing to that narrative through their established partnership within the UQ-IITD Research Academy. During a visit by IITD's Director to UQ on February 6 and 7, UQ hosted a special seminar focused on energy transition, where IITD Director Professor Banerjee and UQ Professor Adrian Panow engaged in an in-depth discussion on energy transitions in India and Australia.

UQ delivers Australia Awards courses to the next generation of global leaders on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Short courses are offered to emerging leaders from developing countries, who return home to contribute to their nation’s development, prosperity and resilience.

The University of Queensland’s partnership with the Asha Society India has brought 2 students to study in Brisbane from the slums of Delhi since 2021. The UQ–India Enabling Scholarship was established through UQ’s partnership with Asha in 2019 to assist India’s disadvantaged and vulnerable students to access tertiary education.

External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar today met with Chancellor of University of Queensland Peter Varghese in Brisbane, Australia. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that during the meeting, they exchanged views on educational and research collaborations between India and Australia.

At the opening of the UQ-IITD Research Academy Annual Symposium 2024, The University of Queensland President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry AC and IIT Delhi Director Professor Rangan Banerjee highlighted the commitment of both UQ and IITD to knowledge creation and sharing for societal benefit. They emphasised a joint vision to create impact through the partnership between UQ, IITD and the broader India-Australia relationship, welcoming further collaboration with industry and government.

On 10 August in Delhi, India, 14 graduates of The University of Queensland and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (UQ-IITD) were awarded their PhDs during a Convocation ceremony that honoured their commitment, research achievements and bright futures. They comprise the largest graduating cohort to date in a program that is increasingly popular, with 100+ PhD candidates now enrolled.

The professional capability and networks of researchers throughout the Indo-Pacific region are growing through the ACIAR Learn partnership with UQ.
Now in its third year, almost 400 researchers have enrolled in courses delivered through the online learning platform developed by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) in partnership with UQ.

After a competitive selection process,12 initiatives have been awarded funding totalling $93,132 for the latest UQ Global Strategy and Partnerships Seed Funding Scheme (Round 2, 2023).

Three UQ-IITD Research Academy scholars have recently been awarded the prestigious Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) scheme.

The first graduate to confer under The University of Queensland and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (UQ-IITD) Research Academy joint PhD program is set for a career in renewable energy.