Through our research, teaching, and community and industry partnerships, the School of Public Health and Social Work strives for a healthy, fair and inclusive society.
We focus on the prevention of disease and illness, the promotion of better health and well-being, the improvement of health systems and services and the provision of quality social support.
Our work is embedded in the principles of social and environmental justice and human rights.
Study
Learn from the best, develop your skills in real industry settings and build strong connections for your future career.
Our research and industry led undergraduate and postgraduate education programs are preparing students for careers in preventative health, health promotion, health systems improvement and quality social support.
Research
Our research focuses on the prevention of disease and illness, the promotion of better health and well-being, the improvement of health systems and services and the provision of quality social support. Striving for improved healthcare outcomes, fair and equitable provision of healthcare services and inclusive practices.
Engage
Gain access to our expertise, find next-generation talent or join our thriving alumni community.
Find out more about our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program and explore opportunities to partner with us.
International study with us
The School of Public Health and Social Work offers both undergraduate and postgraduate study options for international students. Explore how our practical courses will connect you with industry and prepare you to become skilled and confident professionals.
Our staff
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- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research fields
- Other biomedical and clinical sciences
- Library and information studies
- Other Education
- p2.baker@qut.edu.au
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- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
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- Statistics
- a.barnett@qut.edu.au
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- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research field
- Public health
- m.gatton@qut.edu.au
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- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research field
- Public health
- melissa.haswell@qut.edu.au
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- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research field
- Public health
- w2.hu@qut.edu.au
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- Professor in Health AI
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- b2.lange@qut.edu.au
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- Professor in Health Services Research
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research fields
- Applied economics
- Health services and systems
- Public health
- steven.mcphail@qut.edu.au
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- Professor in Social Work
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research field
- Public health
- c3.morley@qut.edu.au
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- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research fields
- Artificial intelligence
- Health services and systems
- Data management and data science
- sandeep.reddy@qut.edu.au
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- Professor & Chair of Trauma Surveillance and Data Analytics
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research fields
- Public health
- Library and information studies
- Other biomedical and clinical sciences
- k.vallmuur@qut.edu.au
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- Associate Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research fields
- Cultural studies
- Social work
- d.duthie@qut.edu.au
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- Associate Professor in Health, Safety and Environment
- Division / Faculty
- School of Public Health & Social Work
- Research fields
- Other engineering
- Public health
- Other psychology
- nektarios.karanikas@qut.edu.au