News and events

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.

Breakthrough brings body-heat powered wearable devices closer to reality

A QUT-led research team has developed an ultra-thin, flexible film that could power next-generation wearable devices using body heat, eliminating the need for batteries.

QUT awarded $9.87 million in ARC Discovery grants

 QUT is celebrating the award of $9.87 million ARC Discovery grants to fund 16 projects.

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.