Research strengths

We've invested in areas of research identified as priorities for the world, the nation and the state. In each of these areas we're continuing to build on the strength and experience of our experts.

Research by study area

Architecture and built environment

We bring together government, industry and community to create real-world solutions to built environment 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

Ranked the leading research institution in Australia for the fifth year in a row.

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-world research

Research projects

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MAIC–QUT Road Safety Research Collaboration

MAIC–QUT Road Safety Research Collaboration was established in 2025 as a joint venture initiative of the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) focused on Road User Attitudes and Behaviour.

Rhythm and Movement for Self-regulation

RAMSR is a series of rhythmic movement activities that encourage beat synchronization and challenge one or more of the executive functions in a fun and engaging way.

Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

We are the leading hub in Australia for research-based knowledge in entrepreneurship.

Indigenous research

QUT is helping develop and grow Indigenous Australian research excellence and innovation, by supporting Indigenous Australian researchers and building a world-class Indigenous Australian research environment.

Learn more about our Indigenous research

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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.

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.

The big problem facing small business

14 May, 2026

The big problem facing small business

14 May, 2026

Legal scholar Dr Amanda Bull examined small business insolvency for her PhD. She says that small businesses don’t fail alone – our laws fail them too.

We're making real progress

We're delivering solutions to the challenges of today and the future. Be part of research that has real impact, locally and on a global scale. See just some of the current projects that are establishing our researchers as international research leaders.

28 May 2026

Queensland drivers back tougher distracted driving laws as tech evolves

Queensland drivers support tougher and clearer distracted driving laws as technology becomes more complex, according to new research from QUT.

25 May 2026

Seven ARC Linkage projects receive more than $3.6 million funding

QUT is celebrating the success of seven ARC Linkage Projects 2025 Round 2 applications totalling $3,668,784.

20 May 2026

Kedron Brook tops the microplastics count - three Brisbane creeks study

A QUT study of microplastics in the sediment of three Brisbane creeks has found that Kedron Brook had the highest load of plastic microparticles, followed by Bulimba and Enoggera creeks.