The Queensland science capability directory provides information on the State’s research centres, institutes, facilities, research hospitals, precincts, laboratories and other research organisations across Queensland. Inclusion on this directory does not represent endorsement by the Queensland Government.
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Listing all of 45 research organisations out of 331 total research organisations.
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Visualisation and Interactive Solutions for Engagement and Research VISER
VISER works with researchers and industry and government partners to develop innovative ways of modelling, visualising and interpreting complex information using technology.
Size: Up to 20 research staff
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University of the Sunshine Coast – Sunshine Coast USC
The University of the Sunshine Coast is ranked well above or above world standard in nine key research areas.
Size: 300–500 research staff
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University of the Sunshine Coast – Gympie USC
The University of the Sunshine Coast is ranked well above or above world standard in nine key research areas.
Size: 300–500 research staff
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University of the Sunshine Coast – Fraser Coast USC
The University of the Sunshine Coast is ranked well above or above world standard in nine key research areas.
Size: 300–500 research staff
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University of Southern Queensland – Toowoomba UniSQ
UniSQ is recognised for research in agriculture, regional development, health, materials engineering, astrophysics, space and defence, computational sciences and regional wellbeing.
Size: 700 plus research staff
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University of Southern Queensland – Springfield UniSQ
UniSQ is recognised for research in agriculture, regional development, materials engineering, astrophysics, space and defence, computational sciences and regional wellbeing.
Size: 700 plus research staff
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University of Southern Queensland – Ipswich UniSQ
UniSQ is recognised for research in agriculture, regional development, health, materials engineering, astrophysics, space and defence, computational sciences and regional wellbeing.
Size: 700 plus research staff
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Queensland Museum Rail Workshops
Queensland Museum Rail Workshops, part of the Queensland Museum, focuses upon research and presentation of the story of transport and industrialisation in Queensland
Size: 20–100 research staff
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The University of Queensland – St Lucia UQ
The University of Queensland is one of the world’s top 50 universities, with globally significant breakthroughs and innovations that include cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil®.
Size: 700 plus research staff
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The University of Queensland – Herston UQ
The University of Queensland is one of the world’s top 50 universities, with globally significant breakthroughs and innovations that include cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil®.
Size: 700 plus research staff
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The University of Queensland – Gatton UQ
The University of Queensland is one of the world’s top 50 universities, with globally significant breakthroughs and innovations that include cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil®.
Size: 700 plus research staff
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Research Computing Centre RCC
RCC helps University of Queensland researchers across disciplines make the most of the University’s eResearch technologies.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Queensland University of Technology – Kelvin Grove QUT
One of Australia’s top ten universities, QUT has strong links with industry, and an emphasis on innovation and application in its courses and research.
Size: 700 plus research staff
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Queensland University of Technology – Gardens Point QUT
One of Australia’s top ten universities, QUT has strong links with industry, and an emphasis on innovation and application in its courses and research.
Size: 700 plus research staff
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Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Queensland Museum is a museum of natural history, cultural heritage, science and human achievement that tells the changing story of Queensland.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Queensland Digital Health Centre QDHeC
QDHeC is the engine room of a digital healthcare future and is researching digital health solutions and technologies such as artificial intelligence to help deliver a sustainable health system.
Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation Ltd QCIF
QCIF Digital Research participates in and enables research excellence through applied AI; informatics; advanced computing; data and software solutions. Our mission is to accelerate research excellence and societal impact.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Queensland Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing AMPAM
AMPAM is dedicated to discovering new materials engineering and manufacturing technologies to benefit key economic and social sectors in Australia
Size: 20–100 research staff
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QUT Centre for Robotics QCR
The QUT Centre for Robotics research is used for agriculture, health, environmental and infrastructure monitoring, defence, manufacturing, mining and construction.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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James Cook University – Townsville JCU
With three tropical campuses spanning two countries, James Cook University (JCU) draws on its tropical locale for its teaching and research focus.
Size: 700 plus research staff
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International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health ILAQH
ILAQH undertakes interdisciplinary research in the complex field of air quality and its impact on human health.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Institute for Social Science Research ISSR
The ISSR is The University of Queensland’s flagship social science institute and one of Australia’s leading providers of research, evaluation and research training.
Size: 100–200 research staff
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Institute for Space, Defence and Advanced Technology IAESS
ISDAT provides a dedicated facility for Space and Defence research with a focus on hypersonic propulsion systems, rockets, advanced materials and astrophysics.
Size: 100–200 research staff
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Griffith University – Nathan Griffith
Nathan is Griffith’s foundation campus with research strengths ranging from environmental sciences, engineering, IT, archaeology, and corporate sustainability to Asian studies, education, criminology, psychology, social sciences, humanities and biosciences.
Size: 700 plus research staff
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Griffith University – Gold Coast Griffith
Located in the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, Griffith’s Gold Coast campus advances health, biomedical, clinical trials, advanced design, prototyping and translational innovation through industry-connected research facilities.
Size: 700 plus research staff
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Griffith Climate Action Beacon CAB
Griffith Climate Action Beacon focuses on interdisciplinary research and cross-sectoral practice collaborations as catalysts for climate action.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Forest Research Institute FRI
UniSC’s Forest Research Institute undertakes work in the broad spectrum of forestry research areas that make direct and meaningful contributions to the sustainability of our wooded landscapes.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Forest Industries Research Centre FIRC-UniSC
The Centre is focused on applied collaborative research that improves value and sustainability in the forest industry
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Engage Research Lab
Engage Research Lab integrates technology, psychology, theory and practice to research, design, develop, evaluate and deploy real solutions to meet real community needs.
Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation CSIRO
CSIRO is one of the world’s most multidisciplinary research organisations with more than 5,000 experts based in 55 centres
Size: 700 plus research staff
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Queensland Museum Cobb+Co
Queensland Museum Cobb+Co, part of Queensland Museum, contributes to leading natural history, cultural heritage, and human achievement research.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Railway Engineering CRE
The Centre for Railway Engineering provides high quality research and development, innovation and consultancy services to the railway industry.
Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis CMM
The Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (CMM) is an interdisciplinary research, teaching and service centre.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Hypersonics CFH
Centre of Hypersonics is globally recognised as the leading university-based hypersonics research group.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems CHFSTS
The CHFSS brings together experts from various disciplines to conduct collaborative research on issues impacting safety and productivity.
Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Centre for Future Materials CFM
CFM is the leading research centre in Australia in engineered composite materials for aerospace and defence, resilient infrastructure, clean energy and environment and bio-medical technologies.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Central Queensland University – Townsville CQUniversity
With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.
Size: 100–200 research staff
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Central Queensland University – Rockhampton CQUniversity
With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.
Size: 100–200 research staff
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Central Queensland University – Mackay CQUniversity
With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.
Size: 100–200 research staff
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Central Queensland University – Gladstone CQUniversity
With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.
Size: 100–200 research staff
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Central Queensland University – Cairns CQUniversity
With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.
Size: 100–200 research staff
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Central Queensland University – Bundaberg CQUniversity
With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.
Size: 100–200 research staff
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Central Queensland University – Brisbane CQUniversity
With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.
Size: 100–200 research staff
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Bond University
Bond University, a private, not-for-profit university has targeted research areas including business, law, comparative construction, sports science, health sciences and medicine.
Size: 200–300 research staff
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Boeing Research and Technology Australia Centre BRTAC
Boeing Research and Technology Australia Centre brings together Boeing and UQ researchers to collaborate on the next great advances in aerospace.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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