UQ Law Research

Our researchers explore a wide range of legal issues of national and international importance. Working individually and with partners across diverse contexts, we're committed to developing law, legal policy and practice to improve society.

Collaborate with us to create reciprocal local and global partnerships, to advance knowledge and enrich communities in Queensland.

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Research themes

UQ Law connects people and capabilities across 6 themes that build on our research strengths.

Delve into these themes to discover how our researchers, collaborations, and current projects are developing legal solutions to major global challenges and contributing to the global knowledge base. 

Harnessing the law and intellectual property to support technological advancements and inform future legislation.
Understanding the principles and application of law in private and public sectors.
Discovering ways to protect freedom and national security through informed and effective regulation.
Promoting health and wellbeing for us all, by consideration of ethical, social and legal issues.
Protecting coastal eco-systems and informing the legal rules that govern ships and shipping.
Developing solutions to drive and inform policy agendas that support just and stable societies.

Research centres and groups

Our research centres and groups advance legal scholarship and the formation of collaborative links with other disciplines and external partners to provide solutions to global challenges.

These groups are internationally renowned centres of world-leading collaborative research. Explore the latest insights, research, programs and events from our network of researchers. 

UQ law publications behind display glassPublications and research impact

The School has a substantial publication profile in highly prestigious overseas university presses and international journals, and makes major contributions to informing policy, reports, law reform, and public debate.

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Partner with us

By fostering rich research partnerships and engaging with fields beyond law such as agriculture, economics, medicine, engineering, business, and psychology, UQ Law researchers are providing depth and impact to national and global outcomes across a range of perspectives.

Ways to partner