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Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy

We bring together expertise in agriculture and bioeconomy research to help feed the world sustainably and develop cleaner, greener bioproducts from agricultural wastes.

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Centre for Data Science

We draw together diverse capabilities in data science to deliver world-class research, unique training opportunities and active external engagement.

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Centre for Materials Science

Our mission is to design, discover and develop advanced functional materials to solve key technological challenges.

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Energy Transition Centre

We're at the forefront of renewable energy research, taking important breakthroughs from the lab to the factory in solar, hydrogen, batteries, biofuels, energy efficiency, and digital energy.

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Centre for Environment and Society

The Centre for Environment and Society harnesses QUT’s research strengths in climate adaptation and mitigation to tackle the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.

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Our research groups and projects

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QUT/Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces Joint Laboratory on Nanocatalysis for Sustainable Chemistry

Virtual Joint Laboratory between QUT and the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Germany.

Quantitative Applied Spatial Ecology Group

The questions we are researching revolve around wildlife management, biodiversity, invasive species and food security

Reef Research

Profiling the outstanding reef-related research done at QUT.

Reef Restoration and Adaptation

Cindy May and I have been chatting lately with regards to the RRAP internal website that got “unpublished” due to the dis-establishment of the previous “Centre for the Environment” website. After chatting to Jonathan Rhodes and Jule Mitchell (Centre for Environment Society) and our Digital software engineering team, we came to a resolution to spin up a new site specifically for RRAR with contents copied over so I can continue updating the website for promote QUT’s reef research capability. Once the centre website is fully established by Julie, we can then link it to the new centre website.

Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future

Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF) is an Australian Research Council Special Research Initiative that aims to strengthen Antarctic science, policy and governance. QUT is partnering with 30 research and government partners, both national and international, to deliver the program which is led by Monash University.

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

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

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Research news

25 May 2026

Seven ARC Linkage projects receive more than $3.6 million funding

QUT is celebrating the success of seven ARC Linkage Projects 2025 Round 2 applications totalling $3,668,784.

20 May 2026

Kedron Brook tops the microplastics count - three Brisbane creeks study

A QUT study of microplastics in the sediment of three Brisbane creeks has found that Kedron Brook had the highest load of plastic microparticles, followed by Bulimba and Enoggera creeks.  

20 May 2026

Antarctica is facing disasters alone, experts warn

Researchers are calling for the creation of a new Antarctic disaster management body, arguing the continent is facing environmental risks that its current governance system is ill prepared for.

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