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QUT research boosted with eight Accelerator grants

Eight QUT research teams have received more than $3.6 million in grants from the Australian Economic Accelerator Ignite program.

QUT cosmologist helps shine light on dark energy

A QUT cosmologist is part of the international research team that today has published an analysis that shines new light on dark energy and suggests the standard model of how the universe works may need an update.

QUT researchers bring their ‘A’ game to science festival

From AI, androids and automation to astronomy and Antarctica – QUT researchers are bringing their ‘A’ game to this year’s World Science Festival Brisbane.

QUT research highlights the power of co-design in creating inclusive technologies

A series of QUT research studies have shed light on the importance of involving individuals with intellectual disabilities in the development of assistive technologies.

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.