Research at a glance

Creative industries and innovation are central to today's rapidly changing social, economic and cultural landscapes. Our research strengths are leading international initiatives in:

• global and Asian media
• political and digital journalism
• social media issues and analytics
• applied performance in developing and corporate contexts
• practice-led research in music and media arts
• studies in modern and contemporary art
• people and systems - intuitive interaction, experience and expertise, context of use
• complex urban system design, urban informatics and building modelling
• environmental design, social change and socio-design
• design-led innovation.

Research strengths

Our research strengths are:

Digital media, communication, and culture

Innovation in the performing and digital arts

Sustainability and innovation in design

Research success

Our research in communication and media studies (ERA code 20) has earned a ranking of well above world standard (top ranking of 5) in the 2010 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative results. QUT is one of two universities in Australia, and the only university in Queensland, to receive a top ranking of 5 in this research area.

We achieved a world standing of 3 for studies in creative arts and writing (ERA code 19).

In addition, our emphasis on practice-led research has resulted in national and international recognition for the faculty.

Research support

Our research students are supported by a variety of services, which may include:

• desk and computer for full-time students, including laptops and specialist computing programs where applicable
• short-term laptop loan
• photocopying, limited stationery items, telephone and fax for project-related activities
• computing labs and student rooms
• project support funding
• annual student conference
• access to travel funds.