Research challenges and impact

Research themes

UQ connects people and capabilities across 5 research impact themes to develop solutions to major global challenges. Find out about our contribution to research impact against these themes.

Transforming societies
Building better bioeconomies
Resilient environments and livelihoods
Designing technology for tomorrow
Leading healthy lives

Transforming societies

A peaceful and inclusive future demands justice and equality for all. UQ Law researchers are driving social change and informing policy agendas that support just and stable societies for future generations.

Delivery of - Review of court and judicial processes research paper

January 2022–April 2023

Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General
Trust, Ethics and Governance Alliance (TEGA)

The University of Queensland

Applied insights for business leaders and managers to ensure trustworthy and ethical conduct.

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Building better bioeconomies

By building more environmentally sustainable, economically viable and community-supported biological production systems, UQ research is delivering bioeconomic impacts through interdisciplinary reserch and partnerships with industry, government and the community.

Achieving resilient environments and livelihoods

Combating ecosystem change is essential to secure our environment and promote inclusive and sustainable livelihoods. Through influencing law reform and development of policy, UQ legal research is building a more sustainable future.

Accelerating Adoption and Implementation of Blue Carbon in Australia

September 2021–December 2024

CSIRO

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Designing technology for tomorrow

Secure systems and advanced manufacturing all require technology innovation. UQ legal experts are partnering with industry leaders to ensure legal, ethical and social implications are considered when designing technology solutions for tomorrow.