The Vacation Research Experience Scheme (VRES) provides eligible students with the opportunity to participate in a research project. If you're interested in research and thinking of pursuing a research degree the scheme is an opportunity to see if research is right for you. Further information about the scheme is available on HiQ.
QUT offers a diverse range of student topics for VRES. Search to find a topic that interests you.
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Mathematics for particle transport models
Mathematical models governing the transport of "particles" (e.g. cells, molecules) are fundamental to many applied disciplines including physics, biology, ecology and medicine. Particle transport is typically modelled using either a stochastic model, where probability rules govern the motion of individual particles, or a continuum model, where differential equations govern the concentration of particles in space and time. This project aims to use analytical and/or numerical techniques from applied and computational mathematics to simulate and improve the understanding of particle transport …
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- Faculty of Science
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- School of Mathematical Sciences
Efficient and Accurate Discovery of Organizational Models for Workforce Analytics
Process mining is an emerging discipline that aims at developing novel methods to discover knowledge from process execution data (stored in the format of event logs) and support evidence-based business process improvement. Specifically, process mining can be used for the task of discovering organizational models, providing insights on workforce analytics and human resource management. At the core of this task is cluster analysis, with challenges unique to process execution data.Most state-of-the-art process mining techniques address this task through first learning …
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- Faculty of Science
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- School of Information Systems
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- Centre for Data Science
Computational methods for level-set topology optimisation
Topology optimisation is a powerful computational methodology for finding high-performing designs for structural components or material architectures. For example, what periodic scaffold would provide the highest possible stiffness for its weight? Solving such a problem computationally requires an understanding of the relevant equations required to model the physical properties of interest, as well as efficient implementation of a range of numerical methods including finite elements, finite differences and optimisation.We have recently developed an open-source package in the Julia programming language …
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- Faculty of Science
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- School of Mathematical Sciences
Stadiums as a smoke screen: Where’s the conversation on Brisbane 2032 Olympics housing legacy?
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic games are only eight years away and the region is already in the grips of a housing crisis. With all attention on stadium development, this research hypothesises that South East Queensland is at risk of sleep-walking off a housing affordability and homelessness cliff.Paris provides a sorry example of where policy makers should instead be focused. French authorities have been accused of "social cleansing" in the lead up to the Paris Olympics, relocating homeless people to temporary …
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- Faculty of Business and Law
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- School of Economics and Finance
- Research centre
- Centre for Justice
Cyclic compression behaviour of masonry column confined with shock absorbing composites
Masonry columns are vulnerable to damage under cyclic loading caused by earthquakes. In this project, the masonry columns will be strengthening by shock absorbing composites and will be tested for their resilience. These shock absorbing composites have negative Poisson’s ratio and are called cementitious auxetic composites that have proven to be effective for protection applications.
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- Faculty of Engineering
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Research centre
- Centre for Materials Science
In-plane cyclic behaviour of interlocking LEGO walls
This project has collaboration with Concrete Masonry Association Australia (CMAA) to develop design specifications of interlocking block walls under cyclic loads to resist earthquake loads. Full-height walls will be tested in QUT Banyo Precinct for their behaviour analysis and data collection.
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- Faculty of Engineering
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Research centre
- Centre for Materials Science
Exploring the experience economy within diverse niche tourism sectors.
A primary concern regarding staging experiences, especially within niche tourism sectors, is the possible lack of authenticity. However, this balance between experience staging and authenticity can be achieved by identifying the correct type of experiences and the right level of engagement that tourists expect along their visitor journey. This research project explores international tourist engagement to understand how tourism stakeholders benefit from engagement with related experiences in a number of countries
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- Faculty of Business and Law
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- School of Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations
The Circular Economy in Practice: Evaluating Circular Business Models in Australian SMEs
This project investigates how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia are adopting circular economy principles to reduce waste, maximise resource efficiency, and create sustainable value. It explores different circular strategies such as product-as-a-service, closed-loop recycling, remanufacturing, and sharing platforms. The goal is to identify drivers, barriers, and measurable impacts of circular business models in real-world SME contexts. This project is interdisciplinary, drawing from sustainability science, entrepreneurship, innovation management, and operations. It blends theoretical frameworks with practical business application.
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- Faculty of Business and Law
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- School of Management
- Research centre
- Centre for Future Enterprise
Embedding Principles of Shared Value in Corporate Sustainability: Insights from Top Stock Market Performers
This research explores how the principles of shared value are embedded within the corporate sustainability business models of top-performing companies listed on global stock markets. Shared value, a concept developed by Porter and Kramer, refers to strategies that enhance a company’s competitiveness while simultaneously advancing social and environmental outcomes. The study investigates the types and extent of shared value practices in these companies’ sustainability strategies, aiming to identify common patterns, industry-specific approaches, and innovative applications that contribute to both business …
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- Faculty of Business and Law
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- School of Management
- Research centre
- Centre for Justice
Interpreting the scope of the 'sports exemption' in anti-discrimination law across Australian jurisdictions
Anti-discrimination laws exist at both state/territory and Commonwealth levels, and prohibit discrimination upon certain attributes within certain areas of life. However, the relevant Acts contain an exemption related to participation in sport, allowing discrimination in certain situations. These exemptions are expressed similarly across the country, although not identically. The exemption has been the subject of limited judicial interpretation. This project seeks to add to understanding of the exemption by applying statutory interpretation techniques, as well as any updated case law. …
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- Faculty of Business and Law
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- School of Law
Building a 3D-Printed Tubular Organ Model Using Multiple Materials
Have you ever wondered how organs like the lungs or gut can move fluids like air and food while also letting important substances pass through their walls? These organs are shaped like tubes and have a special barrier that controls what gets in or out. Building preclinical lab models of these organs will help us study infections, drug delivery, and how the body interacts with microbes.One of the challenges in making these models is creating a structure that is both …
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- Faculty of Engineering
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- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Research centre
- Centre for Biomedical Technologies
Understanding Gen Z's Money Mindset: A Replication Study of Financial Habits in the Australian Workforce
This project delves into the financial habits of young Australian adults (aged 18-35 years) as they transition into the workforce, a critical period for establishing financial independence. The core objective is to understand the diverse ways young people engage with their finances. This is particularly relevant given the increasing financial pressures faced by this demographic, such as rising education loan debts and the current cost-of-living crisis.The topic is inherently interdisciplinary, drawing on:Economics and Finance: To analyse financial behaviours, outcomes (like …
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- Faculty of Business and Law
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- School of Accountancy
- Research centre
- Centre for Future Enterprise
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