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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 117 centres out of 289 total centres.
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Walkamin Research Facility
The facility focuses on tropical horticulture R&D for mangoes, avocados, coffee, cashews, pasture grasses and legumes, maize, cereals and plantation forestry trees.
Centre size: Upto 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.
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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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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Tropical Weeds Research Centre
Research at the Tropical Weeds Research Centre is focused on managing tropical environmental and agricultural pests.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Tropical Forests and People Research Centre
The TFPCC focuses on smallholder and community-based forestry in tropical and subtropical regions and countries.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Translational Polymer Research Group TPRG
The Translational Polymer Research Group undertakes R&D into new polymer materials and composites.
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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The Chemistry Centre
The Chemistry Centre is the leading centre for the analysis of Queensland soils, plants, sediments and waters to support government and other research projects.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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The Cairns Institute TCI
The Institute is committed to understanding and informing the critical processes of transformation that will shape the future wellbeing of tropical communities and environments
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network TERN
TERN delivers quality data, tools and expertise to understand Australia’s environment and so enable its management for sustainable social and economic benefit.
Centre size: Upto 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 (SRI) - global research experts in sugar milling and refining technology.
Centre size: Upto 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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Spyglass Beef Research Facility
Research at Spyglass focuses on tropically adapted beef cattle, pastures, biosecurity issues, remote technologies and commercial interests.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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South Johnstone Research Facility
A premier research facility located in Queensland’s wet tropics, with a highly skilled and experienced team supporting project leaders of diverse field trials.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Salisbury Research Facility
The Salisbury Research Facility combines the largest scientific and technical capacity in forest products research in Australia.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Rural Economies Centre of Excellence RECoE
RECoE is a first-of-its-kind rural economic research collaboration comprised of four Queensland Universities
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Research Hub for Advanced Prawn Breeding
The Hub undertakes research in advanced genomic-informed breeding programs for black tiger prawn and transfers this to the farmed black tiger prawn industry.
Centre size: 20-100 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: Upto 20 research staff
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Remote Sensing Centre RSC
The Remote Sensing Centre uses satellite imagery, data from airborne platforms and field surveys to map and monitor landscapes in Queensland.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Redlands and Queensland Crop Development Facility
Research for nursery, cut flower, parks and gardens, landscape and turf industries of Queensland
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Redden St Research Facility
The Facility provides accredited food testing microbiological laboratories for Far North Queensland, along with rapid testing for manufacturers and processes.
Centre 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.
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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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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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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Queensland Animal Science Precinct QASP
The Queensland Animal Science Precinct is a unique world-class research facility that accommodates training, teaching, validation and commercialisation of animal research.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences QAEHS
QAEHS is multidisciplinary research centre with expertise in environmental health toxicology, microbiology and epidemiology
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation QAAFI
QAAFI significantly improves the competitiveness and sustainability of tropical and sub-tropical food, fibre and agribusiness sectors through its high-impact science.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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Protein Expression Facility PEF
PEF delivers world-leading research services and innovative solutions for protein production using bacteria, yeast, baculovirus/insect cell and mammalian cell.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Oceans and Atmosphere
Oceans and Atmosphere provides the large-scale multidisciplinary science to inform this use of Australia's marine environment.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Northern Fisheries Centre NFC
The Northern Fisheries Centre undertakes research on sustainable production from tropical wild fisheries estuarine, inshore and offshore reef and mariculture of high-value species
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility NCCARF
The Facility supports decision makers throughout Australia as they prepare for and manage the risks of climate change and sea-level rise.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Maroochy Research Facility
Research at the facility focuses on subtropical fruit and nut crops, biotechnology, post-harvest technology, sustainable production systems and agronomy.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Mareeba Research Facility
Mareeba Research Facility is one of the leading agri-science, research and service hubs for the primary industries sector in Queensland.
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: Upto 20 research staff
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Life Sciences Queensland Ltd LSQ
LSQ is an industry-led organisation which promotes and supports all segments of the Queensland life sciences industry.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Leslie Research Facility LRC
The Leslie Research Facility is recognised internationally as a centre for excellence in research on grains and other field crops.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Law Futures Centre
The Centre brings together scholars and researchers from law and other disciplines to conduct research into reimagining the future of law, ensuring good governance and integrity
Centre 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.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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James Cook University - Cairns 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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J Bjelke-Petersen Research Facility
The Facility has the lead role in providing sustainable resources for the peanut improvement program, and best agromic practices for summer and winter pulse crops.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Invasive Plant and Animal Science Unit
The unit researches the ecology and impacts of pest species and develops science-based tools and management practices to landholders, local governments and other land managers.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Institute for Resilient Regions IRR
The Institute for Resilient Regions conducts research that enables rural, remote and regional communities to be resilient, adaptive, healthy, connected and collaborative.
Centre size: 100-200 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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Institute for Life Sciences and the Environment ILSE
The institute aims to be a global leader in research into agricultural systems and the management of sustainable rural landscapes.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Institute for Future Farming Systems - Rockhampton IFFS
The Institute for Future Farming Systems is CQUniversity’s agricultural research flagship, with a focus on precision systems and technologies for horticulture and beef cattle.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Institute for Future Farming Systems - Bundaberg IFFS
The Institute for Future Farming Systems is CQUniversity’s agricultural research flagship, with a focus on precision systems and technologies for horticulture and beef cattle.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Institute for Future Environments IFE
The IFE is a transdisciplinary research institute that studies how to make our natural, built and virtual environments more sustainable, secure and resilient.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences IAESS
IAESS provides a dedicated facility for Space and Defence research with a focus on hypersonic propulsion systems, rockets, advanced materials and astrophysics.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Hermitage Research Facility HRF
Hermitage is the main Queensland facility which holds and maintains genetic material for national breeding programs for sorghum, chickpea, mungbeans, sweet corn and maize.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Health and Food Sciences Precinct
The Precinct provides a collaborative environment for scientists to advance biosecurity, healthcare, food nutrition and technology
Centre size: 100-200 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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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: Upto 20 research staff
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GeneCology Research Centre GeneCology
The Centre for Genetics, Ecology and Physiology, (Genecology), fosters high quality collegial research to create scientific, economic and environmental benefits to society.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Gatton Research Facility GRF
GRF plays a significant role in the provision of research services to the Horticultural and Agricultural industries in subtropical Queensland
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Forest Industries Research Centre
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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Forensic and Scientific Services FSS
FSS is the most comprehensive forensic and public health science facility in Australia providing expert analysis, advice and research.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Ecosciences Precinct ESP
The Ecosciences Precinct is a highly collaborative working environment with researchers dedicated to solving some of the biggest environmental problems in Australia.
Centre size: 700 plus research staff
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Ecology Centre
The Ecology Centre represents the most productive association of ecological researchers in Australia and is ranked fifth in the world.
Centre size: 20-100 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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Department of Environment and Science
The Department develops and coordinates science policy and supports and invests in research. It provides scientific information and advice to inform planning and management.
Centre size: 300-500 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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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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Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre CMERC
CMERC undertakes research that works with coastal industries and communities to support an economically and environmentally sustainable future.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions CEED
CEED helps policy makers, managers and other researchers solve environmental management problems and evaluate the outcomes of environmental actions
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research - Townsville TropWATER
The Centre is providing global leadership in tropical water and aquatic ecosystem research
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research - Cairns TropWATER
The Centre is providing global leadership in tropical water and aquatic ecosystem research
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 Sustainable Tropical Fisheries and Aquaculture CSTFA
CSTFA aims to provide knowledge that will underpin aquatic food security for Australia, the tropics and globally.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems CSAS
CSAS conducts research and engagement that enhances the management of agricultural enterprises as complex and embedded systems, maximising production and conservation outcomes.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Centre for Nutrition and Food Science CNAFS
CNAFS delivers enhanced health outcomes and economic benefits by undertaking fundamental and applied research across the nutrition and food sciences.
Centre size: 20-100 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: Upto 20 research staff
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Centre for Macroalgal Resources and Biotechnology MACRO
Research and development to commercialise macroalgae for fuel, aquaculture, bioremediation, feed and fertiliser applications.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Centre for Integrative Legume Research CILR
The Centre is an internationally-renowned research network of plant scientists conducting cutting-edge research into predominantly legumes and other plant species.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Horticultural Science CHS
CHS delivers improvements to productivity, profitability and sustainability of horticulture industries.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Crop Science QAAFI CPS
The Centre delivers research to target improved crops, crop protection systems, and sustainable production systems in tropical and sub-tropical environments
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Crop Health CCH
Research at the Centre for Crop Health provides an enhanced understanding of disease processes in farming systems to support an innovative, sustainable agricultural sector.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Centre for Applied Climate Sciences ICACS
ICACS researches climate, agriculture and water and how these integrate into agricultural production and natural resource models to better manage risk and financial returns.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Animal Science CAS
CAS leads tropical livestock research and development in Australia to improve animal health, welfare and productivity, and pest and disease control.
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 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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Centre for Actuarial and Financial Big Data Analytics CAFBDA
With expertise in actuarial science, statistics, finance and informatics, CAFBDA uses big data analytics to produce research that make valuable economic and social contributions.
Centre size: Upto 20 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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Bundaberg Research Facility BRF
The facility conducts research in sub-tropical horticulture, vegetable and field crops across a broad range of species and commodities.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Bribie Island Research Centre BIRC
The centre is a world-class facility for tropical and sub-tropical aquaculture and fisheries research, with laboratory, tank and pond facilities and access to oceanic water.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Brian Pastures Research Facility
The Facility is renowned for quality research and service to Australia’s agricultural industries, with intensive and semi-intensive infrastructure for plant and animal research.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Bowen Research Facility
The facility focuses on the research, development and extension of tropical horticultural crops across a broad range of species and commodities.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Ayr Research Facility
The facility undertakes research, development and extension of tropical horticultural, tree and field crops across a broad range of species and commodities.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Australian Institute of Marine Science AIMS
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is the premiere tropical marine research agency in Australia.
Centre size: 100-200 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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Australian Centre for Robotic Vision ACRV
ACRV is working to allow robots to see, to understand their environment using the sense of vision.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research
Leading strategic research in collaboration with our Pacific Island neighbours
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Australian Centre for Intellectual Property in Agriculture ACIPA
ACIPA conducts a broad range of research activities related to intellectual property in Australian agriculture, horticulture and creative industries.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research ACE
ACE is the leading university hub in Australia for the creation and dissemination of research-based knowledge on entrepreneurship.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Applethorpe Research Facility
The only temperate fruit and vegetable research facility that maintains the genetic material for table grapes and national breeding programs for apples and stone fruit industries.
Centre size: Upto 20 research staff
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Animal and Marine Ecology
We focus upon understanding Queensland unique marine and coastal ecology developing innovative solutions to wildlife conservation and sustainable production.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Agriculture and Food Business Unit AF
The Agriculture and Food Business Unit is part Australia's national science organisation - one of the largest and most diverse scientific research organisations in the world.
Centre size: 200-300 research staff
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Advanced Water Management Centre AWMC
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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