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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Cough, Asthma and Airways Research Group

A specialist team of scientists, nurses and doctors aiming to shed light on acute and chronic cough, protracted bacterial bronchitis and bronchiectasis.

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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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.

The ban on telehealth in voluntary assisted dying doesn’t stack up. Here’s why it should be scrapped

28 July, 2026

The ban on telehealth in voluntary assisted dying doesn’t stack up. Here’s why it should be scrapped

28 July, 2026

Telehealth is often an integral part of modern health care but health practitioners risk prosecution for using it in voluntary assisted dying. Distinguished Professor Ben White, Dr Eliana Close, and Dr Katrine Del Villar argue the ban should be repealed.

Millions of Aussie roofs are now power stations. Who will coordinate them all?

29 July, 2026

Millions of Aussie roofs are now power stations. Who will coordinate them all?

29 July, 2026

Australia has become a world leader in rooftop solar. But as more households add batteries and electric vehicles, PhD student Komeil Moghaddasi and Professor Raja Jurdak say the real challenge is no longer generating clean energy but redesigning the grid.

Female graduates are earning less than their male peers. What might be causing the gap?

8 July, 2026

Female graduates are earning less than their male peers. What might be causing the gap?

8 July, 2026

A survey showed the annual median full-time graduate salary for women was $3,700 less than men’s. Research suggests gender bias might be at play, writes Associate Professor Leonora Risse.

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.

From Lab to Market: QUT’s Carbon-Based Solar Cells Powering a Cheaper, Greener Future
4 Aug 2026

From Lab to Market: QUT’s Carbon-Based Solar Cells Powering a Cheaper, Greener Future

Professor Hongxia Wang has developed a patented carbon-based electrode that could make perovskite solar cells cheaper, more stable and commercially viable. Her research innovation replaces costly precious metals, improves lifespan, and has launched commercially. 

For everyday purchases, celebrity credibility trumps brand credibility study finds
30 Jul 2026

For everyday purchases, celebrity credibility trumps brand credibility study finds

From Taylor Swift boosting NFL ratings to influencers selling out products with a single post, celebrities have become one of the most powerful forces in modern marketing.

Not to be sneezed at: $3M project to improve allergic rhinitis treatment
30 Jul 2026

Not to be sneezed at: $3M project to improve allergic rhinitis treatment

Professor Janet Davies has been awarded a $3,035,320 NHMRC Investigator Grant for the five-year research project, “Driving targeted solutions for allergic respiratory disease management”.