
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 group 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.
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We bring research, industry and government together to create real-world solutions for our future environments.
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QUT researchers to head to Antarctica in preservation efforts
QUT researchers are working on building the technology necessary to help preserve, model, and monitor the harsh Antarctic environment and its wildlife.

Drilling down on climate change issues in The Cube's 2019 Residency
Climate change and the human impact on earth will be explored in a new digital project at QUT’s The Cube.
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Institute for Future Environments
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Gardens Point
2 George St
Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
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Institute for Future Environments
GPO Box 2434
Brisbane QLD 4001