Our strengths

Australian Cobotics Centre

The Australian Cobotics Centre brings together expertise and experience from industry and research to improve the collaborative robotics capability within Australian manufacturing.

Explore the centre

City 4.0 Lab

We focus on economic, social, technological, and environmental systems that aim to eliminate waste and maximise the reuse of resources and contribute to sustainable development efforts.

Explore the lab

Smart cities

This research group focuses on developing urban systems that are sustainable and balanced in societal, economical and environmental impacts. Their research includes investigating better preparing for disasters, such as floods, optimising stormwater management and technological disruption, such as artificial intelligence.

Explore Smart City

Reef restoration and adaptation program

The program aims to provide reef managers and decision-makers with an innovative toolkit of safe, acceptable and cost-effective interventions in conjunction with best-practice reef management and the reduction of carbon emissions.

Explore reef restoration and adaptation

ARC Value in Operations

This research aims to develop a novel and cohesive whole-of-procurement decision-making framework for financing, design, construction, operations and maintenance of schools to advance educational outcomes per total cost of new school facilities.

Explore ARC Value in Operations

Building 4.0 CRC

Building 4.0 CRC is an industry-led research initiative co-funded by the Australian Government. The CRC aims to develop an internationally competitive, dynamic and thriving Australian advanced manufacturing sector, delivering better buildings at lower cost and the human capacity to lead the future industry.

Explore Building 4.0 CRC

Future Food Systems CRC

We bring together leading experts and laboratories across the many disciplines needed to transform the sector – plant scientists, food scientists, planners, engineers, advanced manufacturing specialists, and medical scientists.

Explore Future Food Systems CRC

QUT Design Lab

As our world gets increasingly complex, volatile and uncertain, we need ideas, innovative collaborations and imagination – the ability to reshape what is and conceive, create, and design things that don’t yet exist.

Explore the lab

Race 2030 CRC

We're accelerating the transition to reliable, affordable, clean energy for 2030.

Explore Race 2030

iMove CRC

We work with our partners to deliver high-impact R&D collaborations that improve the transport systems for people and freight nationally.

Explore iMove CRC

Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub

We draw together the best scientists, technical specialists, designers and engineers working side by side to develop commercial advanced manufacturing solutions.

Explore the ARM Hub

QUT Centre for Justice

Our vision is to democratise justice by improving opportunities for health and well-being and enhancing the inclusiveness of work and education while widening access to justice.

Explore the centre

Participate in research

You can help us to discover new knowledge, create innovations and develop solutions for real-world challenges.

How you can participate

Study with us

Be a part of a more progressive, collaborative approach to research and contribute to your field, progress into academia or grow your career.

How you can study with us

Work with our students

Research student internships bring a fresh perspective, new skills and innovative approaches to your workplace.

How it works

Our facilities

Research news

QUT researchers named AAHMS Fellows
9 Oct 2026

QUT researchers named AAHMS Fellows

Distinguished Professor Lyn Griffiths AM and Distinguished Professor Yuantong Gu have been named Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS).

Roo-ver reveal at QUT in World Space Week
7 Oct 2026

Roo-ver reveal at QUT in World Space Week

The new model of Australia's first lunar rover, Roo-ver, was unveiled today at the QUT Yandiwanba lunar test facility as part of World Space Week.

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. 

Contact us