Science and Technology Precinct

QUT's Science and Technology Precinct, due for completion in 2012, will bring together teaching and research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) using a world-leading model, resulting in a dynamic community hub.

The precinct will produce multiple research and graduate outcomes in key areas of national interest:

• Climate change
• Infrastructure
• Food, water and energy security.

New and upgraded facilities

With a focus on collaborative learning and social interaction, the precinct will provide new and upgraded facilities such as:

• flexible, multi-purpose laboratories
• multimode lecture theatres
• workshops and practical teaching areas
• collaborative student zones
• a gymnasium and 50m swimming pool
• cafe and retail spaces
• undercover parking spaces

New courses

The Science and Technology Precinct will enable course design and delivery reforms in:

• Bachelor of Engineering
• Bachelor of Applied Science
• Bachelor of Information Technology

Reforms will be made in undergraduate majors, double degrees across these fields, and in related Masters and Doctoral programs.

Enhanced outcomes

The Science and Technology Precinct will provide significant enhancement by:

• renewing relevance for study, teaching, research and research training in sciences and technology at QUT
• renewing academic workforce
• reveloping more socially aware and rounded science, engineering, and technology graduates
• widely disseminating research outcomes via public lectures and other events
• attracting and retaining skilled researchers, higher degree research students, and excellent teachers from national and global sources.

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