Education

Our multidisciplinary team has established links to key state, national and international government, industry and universities. Situated within QUT’s Faculty of Health, School of Psychology & Counselling, the MQ Collab conducts transdisciplinary research with QUT’s Engineering Faculty, Faculty of Business and Law, and Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice. These collaborations offer exceptional opportunities for students to gain broad experience across multiple disciplines.

The MQ Collab welcomes internships by domestic and international students and visiting researchers, to facilitate the advancement of our research and engagement.

Postgraduate Program

Advance your career by studying with us and deliver impactful research which informs future policy and practice to reduce road trauma.

We offer two pathways to higher degree research: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil).

Check out our current postgraduate scholars here.

Capacity building workshops

The MQ Collab can deliver capacity building road safety and injury prevention workshops, seminars and education programs across transport, work-related injury and community safety sectors, tailored to your needs.

Road Safety Fundamentals Course

The MQ Collab recently conducted a short course for new staff at the Department of Transport and Main Roads, introducing them to the fundamentals of road safety. The course covered topics such as the such as the global, national, and Queensland road safety context, and the principles of the Safe System framework. Participants explored key issues in crash causation and prevention and examined data sources and evidence-based approaches to understanding road crashes. The program also included sessions on modifying road user behaviour through education and enforcement, improving road and vehicle safety, and evaluating countermeasures to enhance safety outcomes. Practical components such as site visits to the Advanced Driving Simulator, case studies, and a focus on open discussion of the content encouraged active learning and critical engagement with contemporary road safety challenges.

The Road Safety Fundamentals course was an incredibly valuable experience for the members of the TMR team who were new to the world of road safety. It provided a strong foundation in understanding the complexities of road trauma and the evidence-based approaches to prevention. The mix of expert-led presentations, practical discussions, and site visits made the learning engaging and relevant to our work. We especially appreciated the opportunity to develop and present our own research ideas, to strengthen our understanding an application of road safety.

Dr Alexandra Compton, A/Manager (Road Safety Research and Evaluation), Land Transport Safety and Regulation Branch, Department of Transport and Main Roads