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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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Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices

We drive the development of sustainable, low-emissions, high-efficiency systems for energy generation, distribution and use within Australia and globally.

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Centre for the Environment

We bring research, government, industry and community together to create real-world solutions to the most pressing environmental challenges.

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Centre for a Waste-Free World

We draw on interdisciplinary scientific knowledge to develop technical solutions in parallel with social science knowledge to catalyse change and business to enhance the circular economy and eliminate waste.

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Our research groups and projects

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Polymer Networks and Biomaterials

QUT research focused on developing new polymers and understanding the relationships between polymers and biological systems

Medicinal Molecules and Materials Group

The Medicinal Molecules and Materials Group is a collaborative team of organic, medicinal and polymer chemists, looking to understand how precision chemistry can be used to solve clinical health problems. We create new synthetic strategies, design new functional molecules and materials, and develop structure-function relationships using in depth chemical characterisation and biological evaluation.

Quantitative Applied Spatial Ecology Group

The questions we are researching revolve around wildlife management, biodiversity, invasive species and food security

Virtual Geology

Learn more about Immersive Geological System research at QUT.

Surface Science and 2D Materials

Using state-of-the-art microscopy and investigative technologies to manipulate 2D materials and surfaces down to the atom-by-atom scale

Medical Physics

QUT Medical Physics research aims to improve and understand the way that radiation therapy beams from linear accelerators interact with the human body

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Research news

25 Jun 2024

QUT to lead ARC Research Hub in the IoT for Water

The Australian Research Council has announced $5 million in funding for the ARC Research Hub in the Internet of Things for Water to be based at QUT.

14 Jun 2024

QUT builds on its close relationship with Bundaberg region

QUT continues to expand its close relationship with Bundaberg, with the iconic Bundy Ginger Beer brewer now funding a new Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship in 2025 for an incoming QUT student from the Bundaberg region.

10 Jun 2024

Rural Australians have poorer outcomes than urban: Australian Cancer Atlas

A new version of the Australian Cancer Atlas, an online cancer map revealing new geographical patterns across Australia, has been released by Cancer Council Queensland in partnership with QUT.

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