Partner with us

Team up with us on research, create international networks,
tap into student expertise, or develop your skills.

Collaborate on research with impact

Together we can address a wide range of social, economic and environmental challenges – from complex global challenges to local Queensland issues.

Ways to partner

Policy and law reform: Collaborate with us to make submissions to government departments and agencies such as the Australian Law Reform Commission, the Department of Defence, and the UN’s International Labour Organisation.
Responses to complex social challenges: Work with us to propose legal solutions, such as protecting press freedom or mitigating youth injustice.
Research grant partnerships: We'll share knowledge and skills on grants and development funding, such as ARC Linkage Projects.
Commission research: We'll conduct research under a private contract, providing independent expert advice to resolve your challenges.
Sponsorship: Enhance your brand by funding a research chair, scholarship, research facility, or event.

Find a law expert

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Contact our Research Development Manager to discuss your options at c.buttery@law.uq.edu.au.

International networks

Visiting academics

We welcome visiting academics from across the globe to conduct research.

Apply to join the Visitors Program

Global associations

We foster strong relationships with our international counterparts through membership in the following organisations:

Law Schools Global League: Leading law schools from across the globe stimulate academic debate and cooperation.
Asian Law School Association (ALSA): Advancing excellence in legal education and scholarship, ALSA provides a platform for collaboration and mutual support while upholding core values such as academic freedom, rule of law, diversity, fairness, and justice.
Asian Law Institute (ASLI): Leading Asian law schools fostering Asian legal scholarship.

International study partnerships

We offer a wide range of study abroad and incoming exchange opportunities through our partnerships with universities in the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Overseas study opportunities

Student placements and projects

Engage a talented research student to intern or volunteer on a project, supervised by our world-renowned academics.

Training and development

Build capability in your organisation through bespoke training, co-facilitated conferences and continuing professional development.

Examining youth justice and child protection

Alongside many partners and students, we’re undertaking groundbreaking research into justice and protection for vulnerable youth.

Combatting food scarcity while navigating intellectual property

We’re working with other researchers, universities, botanic gardens and seed banks to help provide better access to genetic material for food growers and agribusiness.

Shaping the future of autonomous systems

With partners in Europe, the US and Australia, we’re researching the legalities of autonomous military systems such as driverless vehicles and uncrewed aircraft.

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Reach out

Have an idea or issue you'd like to explore? Please feel free to discuss your needs with individual researchers directly or email our dedicated Research Development Manager, Carmen Buttery, to arrange an online or in-person catch-up at a time that suits you to discuss the challenges you’re facing.

Carmen Buttery
Research Development Manager
UQ Law School

research@law.uq.edu.au