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Research with impact

Our researchers are tackling the world’s greatest problems, from creating a more sustainable world, to assisting in the global recovery from COVID-19.

COVID-19

We're at the forefront of COVID-19 research, from understanding its genetic origins to developing variant-proof vaccines.

Environment

Protecting the Great Barrier Reef, new weapons to fight food insecurity, technologies turning plastic waste into an asset.

Technology

Building a quantum computer with Microsoft, robots for more sustainable farming, and smarter transport to transform commutes.

Health and wellbeing

Revolutionising surgery with 3D printed bones and partnering with Qantas to optimise flights for wellbeing.

Society and culture

Addressing workplace equality and housing affordability, and developing personalised youth mental health care.

Our approach

Creating environments where our researchers can learn, unlearn and relearn has created many breakthroughs.