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Find out how our collaborative approach to research is helping the world to progress.

Transdisciplinary

We tackle some of the biggest questions facing the planet by combining different disciplines and capabilities. Our transdisciplinary research approach is delivering unique solutions.

Real world partnerships

We work closely with partners across all sectors who will apply our research outcomes to create solutions. We're engaging with government and industry, to translate our research to deliver real-world impacts.

Transformative

We are harnessing our technological strengths across different disciplines to transform research by identifying new opportunities and delivering solutions to real-world problems.

Research by study area

Architecture and built environment

We bring together government, industry and community to create real-world solutions to built environmental problems.

Business and law

Our research brings together world-leading academics with industry leaders, and we help current and future leaders to navigate a fast-emerging new world.

Creative industries, education and social justice

We are a world leader in creativity, teaching, and justice research.

Engineering

We are ranked as the leading research institution in Australia for both robotics and biomedical technology.

Health

Our research improves patient treatment options and increases the world's knowledge of human health.

Science

Be part of scientific research that has real impact and discover the projects establishing our staff as international research leaders.

Real Focus

Discover articles about real-world business and law research, with analysis, commentary and news feature stories from our academics who are experts in their field.

Boys are rarely taught to be caring. If they were, we could better prevent domestic violence

18 August, 2026

Boys are rarely taught to be caring. If they were, we could better prevent domestic violence

18 August, 2026

Rather than focusing only on what men should stop doing, we should also pay greater attention to the kinds of men we hope they become, says Professor Michael Flood.

The media has made Donald Trump look more coherent than he is. It’s called ‘sanewashing’

13 August, 2026

The media has made Donald Trump look more coherent than he is. It’s called ‘sanewashing’

13 August, 2026

The US president often provides meandering non-answers and strange speeches, but news reports omit the weirdness. Does it matter? Associate Professor Stephen Harrington, Dr Ella Chorazy and Associate Professor Timothy Graham investigate.

Would Ted Lasso be a good sports coach in real life?

11 August, 2026

Would Ted Lasso be a good sports coach in real life?

11 August, 2026

The best modern coaches combine high support with high expectations. But they also speak openly about vulnerability and empathy – and it works, says Associate Professor Vince Kelly.

Making real progress

New maths model sheds light on multiple sclerosis relapse & recovery cycles
11 Aug 2026

New maths model sheds light on multiple sclerosis relapse & recovery cycles

A new mathematical model that reproduces the relapsing-remitting pattern of multiple sclerosis (MS) offers scientists a tool to better understand how the disease progresses. 

From Lab to Market: QUT’s Carbon-Based Solar Cells Powering a Cheaper, Greener Future
4 Aug 2026

From Lab to Market: QUT’s Carbon-Based Solar Cells Powering a Cheaper, Greener Future

Professor Hongxia Wang has developed a patented carbon-based electrode that could make perovskite solar cells cheaper, more stable and commercially viable. Her research innovation replaces costly precious metals, improves lifespan, and has launched commercially. 

For everyday purchases, celebrity credibility trumps brand credibility study finds
30 Jul 2026

For everyday purchases, celebrity credibility trumps brand credibility study finds

From Taylor Swift boosting NFL ratings to influencers selling out products with a single post, celebrities have become one of the most powerful forces in modern marketing.

Why QUT

Our research is focused on progress, pushing the boundaries and developing new ideas through transdisciplinary thinking.

Why choose QUT?

Our facilities

We're committed to providing high quality infrastructure, professional support and facilities for our researchers.

Our facilities

QUT public statement on research assessment

We are committed to supporting high quality and impactful research through responsible research assessment.

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