Data science is transforming how we understand and address the most complex challenges of our time — from health and climate to business, sport, and society. The QUT Centre for Data Science brings together world-class expertise to drive impactful research, grow national capability, and connect innovation to real-world outcomes.
Our vision is to be a global leader in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence methods and practices that benefit our world.
Through strong national, international, and cross-sector partnerships, we deliver research, training, and engagement that is both globally relevant and locally impactful.
Our research spans six key themes:
Fundamental Methods and Tools in Data Science & AI
We advance the frontiers of data science and AI disciplines; develop new methods & tools to harness computing and data; and create new algorithms, models, improved forecasting analytics and visualisation tools, AI systems, software, digital twins, & platforms. QUT founded and leads the ADSN.
Read moreData Science & AI in Society
We work across government, public agencies, and society to support statistics, data-driven decisions, improved services, and societal good; enabling data productivity, responsible data science, explainable AI (X-AI), and the safe development and deployment of effective tools.
Read moreSports Data Science & AI
QUT leads AusiSTAR, Australia’s multidisciplinary network advancing sports technology, training, and innovation in high performance, professional, disability, community sports, and esports, focusing on injury prevention, talent development, performance, business, and participation for all ages and abilities.
Read moreBusiness, Engineering and Social Systems
We drive economic benefits, productivity, technology development, process transformation, and innovation across infrastructure, transport, manufacturing, supply chains, professional services, and startups, leveraging data science, AI, business, engineering, and technology.
Read moreEnvironment, Agriculture and Natural Systems
Our data science, AI, and technology support environmental monitoring and management, inform decisions benefiting ecosystems and biodiversity, improve primary production and agtech, and enhance resilience to pests, natural hazards, disasters, and environmental change.
Read moreHealth, Human Biology & MedTech
We advance discoveries in human biology and complex systems to improve health, treatments, and wellbeing. We collaborate to inform policy, optimise hospital processes, empower health consumers and Indigenous communities, support clinical trials, and develop AI-enabled medical devices and health technologies.
Read moreWe welcome collaboration across research, industry and government as we build Australia’s data science capability and lead globally in data-driven solutions.