Research groups 

Explore our research areas, centre, hubs, and laureate fellowships. 

 

Research areas

Our research and consultancy work is grouped into eight specialist areas. 

Research centres

Our research centres are collaborations across schools and faculties on dedicated topics. 

Improving health policy and outcomes through applied research in health economics, policy and business.

We work with public and private healthcare organisations, policymakers, peak bodies and consumers to develop evidence‑based solutions that strengthen health system performance and improve popul

Research hubs

These groups deliver impactful research, consultation and influence on national and international issues. We collaborate across research disciplines, industry, government, the private sector and customers. 

Sustainable Business Research Hub

Leads the way in a rapidly changing business landscape, championing environmentally and socially conscious business practices and designing strategies for a resilient and sustainable future.

Alliance for Social Impact

Provides expertise in diverse forms of social impact, especially charities, nonprofits, social enterprises and social entrepreneurship, and socially-conscious business practices.

Practice and Process Studies

Offers a multi-level research approach and framework to drive outcomes on macro-level societal issues and organisational issues.

Security and Resilience

Advancing capability in security, risk and organisational resilience in areas such as cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, supply chain and food security, crisis leadership and disaster response.

Australian Laureate Fellowships

The following UQ Business School academics have been awarded prestigious Australian Research Council fellowships.

Professor Sara Dolnicar

Professor Dolnicar leads the multi-award-winning Low Harm Hedonism Initiative, delivering high-impact tools to improve sustainability in tourism.

Low Harm Hedonism Initiative

Professor Matthew Hornsey

Professor Hornsey's team designs strategies to accelerate industry action and community support for rapid decarbonisation.

Net Zero Observatory