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 106 centres out of 332 total centres.
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Centre for Tropical Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology CTBMT
The Centre for Tropical Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology develops innovative solutions in tropical health, biodiversity and food production.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia
The Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) delivers industry-led research collaborations to develop new technologies, products and services.
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Agriculture Technology and Adoption Centre AgTAC
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Precision Livestock Management PLM
CQU's Precision Livestock Management team is a world leader in sensor technologies for monitoring and managing livestock.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre AID
AID utilises leading technologies to identify, understand and prevent infectious disease.
Centre size: 300-500 research staff
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The Centre for Disaster Studies CDS
We facilitate sustainable community based disaster management through the effective delivery of research outputs and relevant partnerships.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture
Through an ability to predict and improve plant performance in diverse environments, we enable the sustainable and productive future of plants in nature and agriculture
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre TAAHC
TAAHC leads in remote, Indigenous and tropical health care research, translation and innovation to improve quality and efficiency of care to linguistically diverse communities.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Centre for International Trade and Business in Asia CITBA
CITBA provide businesses, governments, and partners expertise and knowledge in transformative economies, sustainability, and trade negotiations.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health CRRH
The Murtupuni centre is developing the evidence based for best practive rural and remote health care.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Research CNMR
The Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Research (CNMR) undertakes research for improved healthcare outcomes.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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The Museum of Tropical Queensland
The Museum of Tropical Queensland focus is on researching and interpreting the cultural and natural heritage of tropical Queensland
Centre size: 20-100 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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CSIRO Land and Water Business Unit
CSIRO Land and Water brings together interdisciplinary teams that combine biophysical and social sciences to develop solutions for complex environmental challenges.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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CSIRO Agriculture and Food Business Unit AF
The Agriculture and Food Business Unit is part Australia's national science organisation CSIRO, one of the largest and most diverse scientific research organisations in the world.
Centre size: 200-300 research staff
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Cairns Hospital
Research at Cairns Hospital includes nursing/midwifery, allied health, medical specialties and clinical trials.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Sustainability Research Centre SRC
The research focus for the Sustainability Research Centre is societal adaptation – more specifically, understanding the social dimensions of environmental change.
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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Forest Research Institute FRI
The broad specturm of research at the Forest Research Institute makes direct and meaningful contributions to the sustainability of our wooded landscapes.
Centre size: 20-100 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: Up to 20 research staff
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Queensland Museum
Queensland Museum is a museum of natural history, cultural heritage, science and human achievement that tells the changing story of Queensland.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute QIMR
With a focus on the future of health, QIMR Berghofer is one of Australia’s largest medical research institutes
Centre size: 500-700 research staff
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Institute for Social Science Research ISSR
The ISSR is The University of Queensland’s flagship social science institute and one of Australia’s leading providers of research, evaluation and research training.
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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Griffith Coastal and Marine Research Centre GMRC
The Griffith Coastal and Marine Research Centre conducts research and community engagement contributing to all aspects of sustainable management of coastal regions.
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: Up to 20 research staff
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Australian Defence Force Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute ADFMIDI
The ADFMIDI is a world-recognised centre for malaria research and other vector borne diseases
Centre size: 20-100 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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Integrative Legume Research Group ILRG
The ILRG 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 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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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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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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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 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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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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Language and Culture Research Centre LCRC
LCRC focuses on comprehensive documentation and archiving of endangered and minority languages and cultures, primarily of the tropics.
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Cyclone Testing Station CTS
CTS has unique experience in the performance of buildings in response to cyclones and storms, based on our damage surveys, full scale house tests and product evaluation tests
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Anton Breinl Research Centre for Health Systems Strengthening ABRC
The priority of the centre it to progress health equity in partnership with indigenous, rural and remote populations and tropical populations in neighbouring countries.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine - Townsville AITHM
AITHM is committed to collaboration to further our tropical health research and translate our findings into real benefits for communities.
Centre size: 200-300 research staff
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Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine - Cairns AITHM
AITHM is committed to collaboration to further our tropical health research and translate our findings into real benefits for communities.
Centre size: 200-300 research staff
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CSIRO Health and Biosecurity Business Unit CSIRO H&B
CSIRO's Health and Biosecurity lifts Australia's preparedness and responsiveness to health and bisoecurity risks
Centre size: 200-300 research staff
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Mackay Institute of Research and Innovation MIRI
MIRI is a health service-led translational research and innovation centre for improving health care for regional communities.
Centre size: Up to 20 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: Up to 20 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: Up to 20 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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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: Up to 20 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: Up to 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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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: Up to 20 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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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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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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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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Centre for Marine Microbiology and Genetics Research CMMG
The CMMG undertakes research to evaluate the risk to marine organisms and communities posed by climatic change and environmental contamination.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Reef and Rainforest Research Centre RRRC
The RRRC manages and delivers one of the world’s most comprehensive tropical environmental research portfolios.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Centre for Online Health COH
The Centre for Online Health has been recognised internationally for its role in telemedicine, telehealth and e-Healthcare.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Australian Tropical Herbarium ATH
The ATH is the premier botanical research centre for northern Australia and surrounds. Our scientists discover species, map vegetation, document plant uses and research evolution.
Centre size: Up to 20 research staff
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Australian Rivers Institute ARI
The Australian Rivers Institute is a world leader in catchment to coast research and education.
Centre size: 20-100 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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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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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 Institute for Drug Discovery GRIDD
Expertise in chemistry and biology, advanced mass spectrometry screening, NatureBank (Australia’s largest natural product library) and Compounds Australia (a national facility).
Centre size: 100-200 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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Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies CoralCoE
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies undertakes world-best integrated research for sustainable use and management of coral reefs.
Centre size: 100-200 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 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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Tropical Forests and People Research Centre TFPCC
The TFPCC focuses on smallholder and community-based forestry in tropical and subtropical regions and countries.
Centre size: Up to 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: Up to 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: Up to 20 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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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: 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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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 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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Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research ACPIR
Leading strategic research in collaboration with our Pacific Island neighbours
Centre size: 20-100 research staff
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Centre for Molecular Therapeutics CMT
The Centre provides an innovative approach to characterisation of novel compounds derived from tropical plants and animals, to develop new therapeutics.
Centre size: 20-100 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: Up to 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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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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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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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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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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Tropical Weeds Research Centre
Research at the Tropical Weeds Research Centre is focused on managing tropical environmental and agricultural pests.
Centre size: Up to 20 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 - Thursday Island 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: Up to 20 research staff
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James Cook University - Mackay Education Research Centre 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: 20-100 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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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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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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Australian Tropical Science and Innovation Precinct ATSIP
ATSIP is a precinct of complementary organisations dedicated to the research for sustainable management of tropical landscapes and waters
Centre size: 100-200 research staff
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