News and events
Future starts now for first-years
First-year students Kennedy Meddows, Jasmine Butler and Zoe Madden are starting university with an added advantage after getting to know QUT while at high school.
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.
Dr Katrina Wruck named 2025 Young Australian of the Year
Dr Katrina Wruck, QUT research fellow in industrial chemistry and lecturer in the School of Chemistry and Physics who advocates for the power of green chemistry has been named the 2025 Young Australian of the Year.
Magnificent seven: Meet our New Colombo Plan scholars for 2025
Seven QUT students have been awarded prestigious New Colombo Plan Scholarships by the Australian Government to study overseas in 2025 and do internships and language training in their host country.
All aboard: CSIRO science ship exhibit docks at QUT for holidays
A 12-metre shipping container that gives science lovers a taste of life aboard Australia’s ocean research vessel (RV) Investigator is on display at QUT in inner Brisbane over the school holidays.
Global air quality expert receives Planetary Health Award in Monaco
QUT Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska’s international work on air quality has been recognised in Monte Carlo where she was presented with the 2024 Planetary Health Award from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.