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Our strengths

Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy

We bring together expertise in agriculture and bioeconomy research to help feed the world sustainably and develop cleaner, greener bioproducts from agricultural wastes.

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Centre for Data Science

We draw together diverse capabilities in data science to deliver world-class research, unique training opportunities and active external engagement.

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Centre for Materials Science

Our mission is to design, discover and develop advanced functional materials to solve key technological challenges.

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Energy Transition Centre

We're at the forefront of renewable energy research, taking important breakthroughs from the lab to the factory in solar, hydrogen, batteries, biofuels, energy efficiency, and digital energy.

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Our research groups and projects

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Institutional quality assurance of WIL

QUT has been a leader on a grant in partnership with RMIT University and the University of Sydney to develop a framework for institutional quality assurance of work integrated learning (WIL). This site provides a repository of resources which have been developed from this project, namely the framework itself, and for the ongoing inclusion of additional / support resources which will be developed post project.

Building Healthy Communities

Research that supports building resilient communities in Queensland that are healthy, innovative and diverse

Structural Engineering

Structural engineering

Australian ePortfolio Project

The project seeks to enhance the use of ePortfolios in Australian universities to benefit individual students, the quality of learning and the value of higher education outcomes, thereby contributing to the competiveness of Australian graduates in a global employment market.

Biofuel Engine Research Facility

Australia's largest biofuel production testing facility, specialising in engine performance testing and biofuels emissions testing.

Net Lenses

Using a phenomenographic approach, doctoral research (2000-2004) has revealed that university students have varying ways of experiencing web-based information searching.

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You can help us to discover new knowledge, create innovations and develop solutions for real-world challenges.

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Study with us

Be a part of a more progressive, collaborative approach to research and contribute to your field, progress into academia or grow your career.

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Work with our students

Research student internships bring a fresh perspective, new skills and innovative approaches to your workplace.

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Research news

28 Feb 2025

QUT researchers recognised with national awards

Three QUT researchers have been honoured this week with prestigious national awards for their respective research and leadership across Antarctica, air quality and property law.

6 Feb 2025

Half the coral trout caught on the Great Barrier Reef come from marine reserves

A new study of the Great Barrier Reef has revealed that the network of no-take marine reserves supplies nearly half of the region’s coral trout fishery catch.

4 Feb 2025

QUT scientists develop groundbreaking biosensor for rare earth element detection

QUT synthetic biologists have developed a prototype for an innovative biosensor that can detect rare earth elements and be modified for a range of other applications. 

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