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.

Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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

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

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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We're always looking for members of the public to participate in our research. Our researchers can use your opinion, perspective, statistics or data to build exciting real-world research developments.

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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.

An AI model has found a new ‘CRISPR‑like’ biological system. Here’s what it means for science

25 September, 2026

An AI model has found a new ‘CRISPR‑like’ biological system. Here’s what it means for science

25 September, 2026

AI agents may become another tool for researchers and even transform biological research, but there are also questions around how the technology can be kept safe, writes Associate Professor Dimitri Perrin, Co-Director of the QUT Centre for Data Science.

The Jim Henson Company reminds us even the synthetic can be joyous and beautiful and beloved

18 September, 2026

The Jim Henson Company reminds us even the synthetic can be joyous and beautiful and beloved

18 September, 2026

The creations of Jim Henson are joyous, beautiful and beloved, but QUT robotics researcher James Lachlan Dwyer argues they are also an extension of the puppeteer in the same way robots are an extension of people.

Why big tech will hate the Australian tax office’s latest ruling

14 September, 2026

Why big tech will hate the Australian tax office’s latest ruling

14 September, 2026

QUT Professor of Taxation Kerrie Sadiq unpacks the ATO’s controversial view that some software subscription payments to big tech should attract Australian royalty tax.

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.

QUT tool aids better group decision-making on complex projects 
23 Sep 2026

QUT tool aids better group decision-making on complex projects 

A new decision-making tool developed by QUT researchers could help governments, businesses and organisations make more reliable decisions for such projects as major infrastructure and public policy development. 

QUT-led project delivers Australia's first grid-connected sodium-sulfur battery
16 Sep 2026

QUT-led project delivers Australia's first grid-connected sodium-sulfur battery

Queensland researchers have reached a major milestone in powering Australia's critical minerals refining industry, successfully delivering the nation's first grid-connected sodium-sulfur (NaS) battery energy storage system enabled by Queensland-made DC-DC converters.

QUT appoints Inaugural Chenhall Chair in Cancer Therapeutics
16 Sep 2026

QUT appoints Inaugural Chenhall Chair in Cancer Therapeutics

Internationally recognised cancer researcher Professor Si Ming Man has been appointed the Inaugural Chenhall Chair in Cancer Therapeutics in the QUT School of Biomedical Sciences.