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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.

Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas emissions. The science shows their concerns are warranted

2 July, 2026

Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas emissions. The science shows their concerns are warranted

2 July, 2026

Giant gas companies are “hot venting” toxic gases known to be unsafe for humans at any concentration as Professor Melissa Haswell and Adjunct Distinguished Professor Kerrie Mengersen explore.

The power of belief: understanding the Belief Effect

6 July, 2026

The power of belief: understanding the Belief Effect

6 July, 2026

"Believe" was Ted Lasso's simple mantra for AFC Richmond. And as Associate Professor Vince Kelly explains, it may be just as powerful in healthcare, helping to explain why the same treatment can produce very different outcomes for different people.

We checked 2000 museum specimens and discovered a tiny new ‘ferocious’ Australian mammal

25 June, 2026

We checked 2000 museum specimens and discovered a tiny new ‘ferocious’ Australian mammal

25 June, 2026

Using sophisticated genetic technology and 100-year-old museum specimens, a research team, including Associate Professor Andrew Baker, has uncovered a new planigale species.

Making real progress

Emotional ups and downs boost engagement but reduce sales in livestream influencer selling
6 Jul 2026

Emotional ups and downs boost engagement but reduce sales in livestream influencer selling

Influencers who frequently switch between emotions during livestreams may attract more likes and comments, but they are likely to sell fewer products, according to new research from QUT.

New framework could help unlock the power of belief in healthcare
6 Jul 2026

New framework could help unlock the power of belief in healthcare

A doctor's confidence, the design of a clinic and even the language used to explain a treatment may shape a patient's belief in their care, according to new QUT research.

QUT and Metro North Health awarded $1.47 million to partner in tackling hospital access block
30 Jun 2026

QUT and Metro North Health awarded $1.47 million to partner in tackling hospital access block

Researchers from QUT and staff at Metro North Health and Clinical Excellence Queensland will partner on a new project to address hospital flow, with $1,474,488.80 awarded through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Partnership Projects funding scheme.

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.

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