Research for the real world starts here

Find out how our collaborative approach to research is helping the world to progress.

Transdisciplinary

We tackle some of the biggest questions facing the planet by combining different disciplines and capabilities. Our transdisciplinary research approach is delivering unique solutions.

Real world partnerships

We work closely with partners across all sectors who will apply our research outcomes to create solutions. We're engaging with government and industry, to translate our research to deliver real-world impacts.

Transformative

We are harnessing our technological strengths across different disciplines to transform research by identifying new opportunities and delivering solutions to real-world problems.

Research by study area

Architecture and built environment

We bring together government, industry and community to create real-world solutions to built environmental problems.

Business and law

Our research brings together world-leading academics with industry leaders, and we help current and future leaders to navigate a fast-emerging new world.

Creative industries, education and social justice

We are a world leader in creativity, teaching, and justice research.

Engineering

We are ranked as the leading research institution in Australia for both robotics and biomedical technology.

Health

Our research improves patient treatment options and increases the world's knowledge of human health.

Science

Be part of scientific research that has real impact and discover the projects establishing our staff as international research leaders.

Real Focus

Discover articles about real-world business and law research, with analysis, commentary and news feature stories from our academics who are experts in their field.

Net gains: America’s World Cup test

9 June, 2026

Net gains: America’s World Cup test

9 June, 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is an opportunity for the US to rebuild its global image. But it’s not just about the football, Dr Morgan Rees writes. It’s about politics. And for the US, domestic politics is about to go under the floodlights…

27% of Australian students now have an adjustment for disability at school. Why are we seeing this growth?

26 May, 2026

27% of Australian students now have an adjustment for disability at school. Why are we seeing this growth?

26 May, 2026

New data shows more than one quarter of Australian students receive a disability adjustment. Professor Linda Graham and Dr Callula Killingly from the QUT Centre for Inclusive Education unpack the findings.

Nearly everything we use online is owned by big tech. There’s a better way forward

21 May, 2026

Nearly everything we use online is owned by big tech. There’s a better way forward

21 May, 2026

Having digital autonomy is more important than ever, and the European Union is showing how it can be done, write Dr Ashwin Nagappa and Professor Daniel Angus.

Making real progress

9 Jun 2026

Brushing your teeth daily could prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia

 A simple improvement in oral care for hospitalised patients reduced the risk of non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia by 60 percent, a trial of 8870 patients in three Australian hospitals has found.  

8 Jun 2026

Building the nation’s future: universities dominate national awards

The academic community of Australia has strengthened its presence in this year’s King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List in a powerful reminder of the impact of higher education on Australia’s future. 

8 Jun 2026

Top 10 research gaps in child and adolescent cancer care identified in nationwide study 

Critical knowledge gaps in child and adolescent cancer care identified in a QUT-led nationwide study highlighted the need for research focussed on cancer treatment safety, toxicity and resistance alongside a need for personalised psychosocial support during treatment and survivorship. 

Why QUT

Our research is focused on progress, pushing the boundaries and developing new ideas through transdisciplinary thinking.

Why choose QUT?

Our facilities

We're committed to providing high quality infrastructure, professional support and facilities for our researchers.

Our facilities

QUT public statement on research assessment

We are committed to supporting high quality and impactful research through responsible research assessment.

Download the QUT public statement on research assessment (PDF file, 86.1 KB)

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