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

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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.

STEM Education Research Group

STEM Education Research Group collects evidence to improve our understanding of how young people and their teachers engage with science, technology, engineering and mathematics

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.