About us
The Institute for Future Environments brings together research, industry, government and community to create real-world impact and develop innovations that create sustainable futures for our environment, society and economy.
Our research centres
Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy
The Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy delivers profitable, sustainable and resilient agricultural and bioeconomy technologies and systems.
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Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices
The Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices develops innovative and sustainable clean energy generation, distribution and usage solutions for Australia and beyond.
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Centre for a Waste-Free World
The Centre for a Waste-Free World develops technologies and processes to innovate the social, environmental and economic role of waste and transform it into valuable circular commodities.
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Centre for the Environment
The Centre for the Environment brings research, government, industry and community together to create real-world solutions to the most pressing environmental challenges.
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Our research facilities
We manage a diverse range of world-class facilities to support research, teaching and learning and enable real-world results. Our expertise encompasses the latest in digital technologies, industrial engineering and scientific analysis.
The Central Analytical Research Facility provides specialist equipment and expert scientists to help you carry out analytical research.
The Research Engineering Facility provides cutting-edge research engineering and technology services including drones, aviation, robotics and autonomous systems.
The Visualisation and eResearch Facility develops advanced visualisation environments and high-performance interaction design systems.
The Digital Observatory provides state-of-the-art research infrastructure and expertise for tracking, collecting and analysing dynamic digital data.
The Biorefining Research Facility develops innovative products and processes to build a sustainable and profitable biorefining industry in Australia.
The Samford Ecological Research Facility is a living laboratory for ecological research and educational experiences for researchers, students and visitors.
The Banyo Pilot Plant enables scaled-up research in traditional engineering, industrial biotechnology and scientific applications, testing and validation.
The Da Vinci Precinct is purpose-built to meet the unique needs of researchers engaging in aerospace automation activities.
The Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant enables research and development in industrial biotechnology and biomass processing, technologies and practices.
The Fermentation and Bioprocessing Laboratory supports researchers, students and project partners with equipment and expertise in fermentation and synthetic biology.
Engage with us
Engage with us
We bring research, industry and government together to create real-world solutions for our future environments.
Learn more about how we can work togetherNews
New QUT-led Reef project puts policy impact under the microscope
Researchers from QUT’s Centre for the Environment are leading a new project to determine how government policy influences farming practices that improve water quality on the Great Barrier Reef (GBR).
QUT is top Young Uni in Australia
QUT has been named Australia’s best young university in the Times Higher Education rankings announced tonight (24 June 2020).
Events
Online Lunch and Learn with QUT foundry
JOIN US DURING SEMESTER BREAK with guest speaker Wesley Huffstutter. Zoom in with your own lunch, your own questions and a hunger to learn while we hear from a selection of industry experts who will share their time, knowledge and experience with us over an informal lunch learning session.
QUT Entrepreneurship Open Pitch Night - Online
Come pitch your business or social enterprise to a virtual audience at our online event held on the first Wednesday of the month. From the comfort of your own home, join us for an opportunity to have your idea heard, get feedback and put an ask out the broader community in an encouraging and inclusive environment.
Contact us
Institute for Future Environments
Level 6, P Block
Gardens Point
2 George St
Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
Postal address
Institute for Future Environments
GPO Box 2434
Brisbane QLD 4001
