Queensland science capability directory
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.
Listing all of 79 centres out of 332 total centres.
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National Battery Testing Centre
The National Battery Testing Centre tests multiple types and sizes of battery systems in real-world conditions.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices CCETP
The Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices researchers develop sustainable, low-emissions, high-efficiency systems for energy generation, distribution and use.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security
The Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security combines science, innovation and experience to deliver solutions to significant global environmental problems.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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CSIRO Mineral Resources Business Unit
We are one of the largest minerals research and development groups in the world
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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CSIRO Data61 Business Unit Data61
Data61 has one of the largest collections of research and development expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science in the world.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Centre for Solar Biotechnology CSB
The Centre for Solar Biotechnology innovate and commercialise new solar powered technologies based on photosynthetic green algae.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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CSIRO Energy Business Unit EBU
The CSIRO Energy Business Unit is pioneering low-emission technologies and provide the knowledge for a smart, secure and sustainable energy future.
Centre 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
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Organic Photonics and Electronics COPE
COPE is an interdisciplinary physics and chemistry centre specialising in synthesis, materials and device characterisation
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Nanomaterials Centre Nanomac
The Nanomaterials Centre has built a global reputation for developing innovative nanomaterials that address energy, environment and health challenges.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Data Analytics CDA
With expertise in actuarial science, statistics, finance and informatics, the CDA uses big data analytics to produce research that make valuable economic and social contributions.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Baosteel-Australia Joint Research and Development Centre BAO-JRDC
The BAO-JRDC is a world-first joint venture between Baosteel - one of the world’s largest steel companies, and four Australian universities.
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Australian National Fabrication Facility - UQ Node ANFF-Q
ANFF-Q provides researchers and industry with open access to state-of-the-art fabrication capabilities to engage in interdisciplinary research.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Australian National Fabrication Facility - Griffith University Node ANFF-Q
ANFF-Q provides researchers and industry with open access to state-of-the-art fabrication capabilities to engage in interdisciplinary research.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Sugar Research Australia Limited SRA
SRA invests in and manages a portfolio of RD&E projects that drive productivity, profitability and sustainability for the Australian sugarcane industry.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Queensland Bioscience Precinct QBP
The Queensland Bioscience Precinct is the largest research facility in Australia dedicated to human, plant and animal biotechnological research and commercialisation.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Centre for Materials Science CMS
The Centre for Materials Science is a fundamental scientific engine room for materials innovation, providing materials-based solutions to real-world applications.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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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.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Sustainable Minerals Institute SMI
A unique collective of six inter-disciplinary research centres and Centre of Excellence developing and applying sustainable development principles to the resources industry.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Sugar Research Institute SRI
Sugar Research Institute are global research experts in sugar milling and refining technology.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Samford Ecological Research Facility SERF
SERF provides researchers and students the opportunity to investigate the climate, environment, soil, water, vegetation and wildlife of a peri-urban ecosystem.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation - USQ QCIF
QCIF supports research excellence in advanced informatics, high-performance computing, large-scale data management for regional, national and international collaboration.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation - UQ QCIF
QCIF supports research excellence in advanced informatics, high-performance computing, large-scale data management for regional, national and international collaboration.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation - QUT QCIF
QCIF supports research excellence in advanced informatics, high-performance computing, large-scale data management for regional, national and international collaboration.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation - JCU QCIF
QCIF supports research excellence in advanced informatics, high-performance computing, large-scale data management for regional, national and international collaboration.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation - GU QCIF
QCIF supports research excellence in advanced informatics, high-performance computing, large-scale data management for regional, national and international collaboration.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation - CQU QCIF
QCIF supports research excellence in advanced informatics, high-performance computing, large-scale data management for regional, national and international collaboration.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant MRBPP
The MRBPP develops and demonstrates technologies that convert biomass into biofuels, green chemicals and other bioproducts for industry and research partners.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Centre for Natural Gas CNG
The UQ CNG research centre conducts real-world gas research for the optimisation of operation and supply; environment; and social performance.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Centre for Astrophysics CA
The Centre for Astrophysics delivers internationally-cited astronomical and space sciences research
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct
The Precinct is a 200-hectare modern, multi-disciplinary research complex delivering next-generation medicine, advanced manufacturing, and innovation in preventative health care.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Forest Industries Research Centre FIRC-USC
The Centre is focused on applied collaborative research that improves value and sustainability in the forest industry
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Intelligent Systems CIS
CIS focuses on developing novel Artificial Intelligence techniques for real-world systems in the areas of video surveillance, safety, transport, power and clean energy.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre SMI-JKMRC
The JKMRC is the largest Australian minerals research centre and has research strengths in spanning exploration, geometallurgy, comminution, separation and flotation.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Global Change Institute GCI
The Global Change Institute conducts multidisciplinary research to address the impacts created by technological innovation, population growth and climate change.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Cities Research Institute CRI
The Institute focuses on trans-disciplinary research on the integration of infrastructure, economic development, place making and community in cities.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Department of Agriculture and Fisheries DAF
DAF undertakes, supports and collaborates in a diverse suite of research programs to support sustainable and innovative agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors in Queensland.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre QMNC
QMNC’s capabilities include microtechnology, nanotechnology and micro/nanosystems, microelectronics, and expertise in fundamental theory of materials.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Tropical Environmental and Sustainability Science TESS
TESS undertakes cutting-edge ecological and environmental research in the tropics for the wise management, conservation and sustainable use of tropical ecosystems.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Future Materials CFM
CFM is a world-leading research centre in advanced composite materials and applications. CFM provides advanced partnerships with industry towards innovation and growth.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy CABEN
Research to help feed the world sustainably and develop cleaner, greener bioproducts.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy CCCEE
The Centre focuses on the development of enabling technological solutions for environmental assessment and remediation, and on new sources of renewable energy.
Centre size: Up to 20 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.
Centre size: Up to 20 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.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Institute for Molecular Bioscience IMB
The Institute for Molecular Bioscience is a multidisciplinary life scientific research institute committed to improving quality of life through research and translation.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation Dow Centre
The Dow Centre is focused on discovery and techno-economic assessment of engineering innovations for sustainable production and utilisation of energy, water and materials.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis CMM
The CMM is an interdisciplinary research, teaching and service centre which provides access to cutting edge electron and X-ray microscopy and microanalysis.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies QCAT
QCAT is the largest integrated research and development precinct for the resources and associated advanced technology industries in Australia.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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Geological Survey of Queensland GSQ
The Geological Survey of Queensland provides geoscience and resource information to promote the exploration and mining potential of Queensland.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Agricultural Engineering CAE
The Centre develops solutions for a sustainable and profitable rural sector with research focusing on sustainable agriculture, energy use, water resources and food security.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology AIBN
AIBN’s research excels at developing new products, processes and devices for improving society and the world through the innovative use of bioengineering and nanotechnology.
Centre size: 300-500 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.
Centre size: 20-100 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
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology ACWEB
The Centre is internationally recognised for excellence in innovative water technology and management over the breadth of the urban industrial water cycle.
Centre 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®.
Centre 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®.
Centre 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®.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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University of Southern Queensland - Toowoomba USQ
USQ is recognised for research in agriculture, regional development, materials engineering, astrophysics, computational sciences and regional wellbeing.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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University of Southern Queensland - Springfield USQ
USQ is recognised for research in agriculture, regional development, materials engineering, astrophysics, computational sciences and regional wellbeing.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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University of Southern Queensland - Ipswich USQ
USQ is recognised for research in agriculture, regional development, materials engineering, astrophysics, computational sciences and regional wellbeing.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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Research Engineering Facility
The Research Engineering Facility support research in avionics automation, mechanical and civil engineering, electrical engineering, water treatment, and geology and ecology.
Centre size: Up to 20 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.
Centre 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.
Centre size: 700 plus 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.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Griffith University - Nathan GU
Griffith University’s research strengths range from the physical and natural sciences, engineering, IT, health and medicine to creative arts, social sciences and humanities
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Griffith University - Gold Coast GU
Griffith University’s research strengths range from the physical and natural sciences, engineering, IT, health and medicine to creative arts, social sciences and humanities
Centre size: 700 plus 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.
Centre 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.
Centre 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.
Centre size: 300-500 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.
Centre 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.
Centre 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.
Centre 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.
Centre 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.
Centre 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.
Centre 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.
Centre 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.
Centre size: 200-300 research staff
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John Campbell Miles Drill Core Facility GSQ
The Geological Survey of Queensland provides geoscience and resource information to promote the exploration and mining potential of Queensland.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Exploration Data Centre GSQ
The Geological Survey of Queensland provides geoscience and resource information to promote the exploration and mining potential of Queensland.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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