Our research is reaching global sustainable development goals
QUT is committed to the integrated pursuit of planetary health, economic development and social justice. Our researchers are exploring real-world problems and opportunities related to the environmental, social, economic, cultural and legal dimensions of sustainability.
In collaboration with government, industry and communities, our research centres address all 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a common platform where all can contribute to solving the world’s biggest sustainable development challenges.
QUT is progressing the SDGs through its research, teaching, operations, policies and partnerships. The university is strengthening the focus on sustainability in all undergraduate courses to give graduates a broad view of the sustainability agenda and how it relates to their specific field or industry.
The graphic below maps how QUT aligns with each SDG. Click on the arrow beneath each goal for more information.
Making real progress
Seven steps to achieving our right to clean indoor air post-pandemic
Seven lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic about ventilation’s crucial role in preventing the spread of airborne pathogens has been set out in the journal Science by world-leading air quality scientist Professor Lidia Morawska, Professor Yuguo Li from The University of Hong Kong and Professor Tunga Salthammer from the University of Surrey, UK.
High vis not enough to safeguard incident responders in high-speed settings
A safety program to lessen risks faced by emergency service personnel and others responding to incidents on high-speed roads has been trialled in Victoria, resulting in a recommendation for similar programs to be rolled out Australia-wide.
QUT awarded US$4M to lift food security in Africa and India
QUT has been awarded a US$3,979,498 grant to develop technology that converts crop residues into higher quality livestock feed from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
‘A catalyst for revolution’: Launch of Thrive looks to safeguard public health
Brisbane is positioned to become the global hub for healthy buildings with today’s launch of the ARC Training Centre for Advanced Building Systems against Airborne Infection Transmission (Thrive).
Study highlights need for high-quality professional learning to support more inclusive teaching practices
QUT education academics have identified the need for high-quality professional learning to help teachers more effectively engage and teach students with common disabilities like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Development Language Disorder (DLD).
Report shines spotlight on Gold Coast screen production growth
A QUT-led report reveals the Gold Coast has become the centre for local film and television in South East Queensland and has strengthened its position as a leading destination for inbound international productions filming in Australia since the outbreak of COVID.