Our applied research focus emphasizes the translation and uptake of research findings to meet external stakeholder needs – the focus is not merely on increasing academic publications and citation rates. Several aspects of our research are oriented towards real-world outcomes including: provision of high quality outcomes through translation and application of current research findings (Mental Health Nursing, Family and Domestic Violence; Population Health; Education Practice); influencing government policy and regulatory frameworks (Fatigue Management in Fly-in/Fly-out and Drive-in/Drive-out long distance commuters; Marine Biosecurity frameworks); and developing greater understanding of social issues of the day and contributing to decision-making through salient advice (Economic considerations of conflict between agrarian and resource extraction uses).
OUR RESEARCH STRENGTHS
CQUniversity seeks to become one of Australia's most Engaged Universities with an emphasis on globally relevant activity that benefits the Central Queensland region. The invigoration of research as one of the key pillars in CQUniversity's growth has focused on identifying key areas of research specialisation that will benefit the Central Queensland stakeholders. The Vice Chancellor's vision is for CQUniversity to become one of the top twenty institutions in Australia, recognised for its applied research that engages with key stakeholders.
Our focus has been to emphasise research with relevance to the region, involving aspects of regional development, growth in resource industries, environmental management, issues associated with quality health care in rural and regional communities, and education delivery specifically through use of modern technology.
Our research strengths and corresponding research focus are in the following areas:
- Healthy Behaviours at Work, Rest and Play
- Psychology and Well-being
- Public Health and Health Promotion
- Creative Arts
- Learning Equity, Access and Participation
- Economics
- Management
- Nursing Workforce, Education and Health service delivery
- Mental Health
- Domestic Violence
- Railway Engineering
- Smart Systems
- Clean Energy
- Automation
- Agricultural Systems
- Environmental Systems
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Applied Medical Health
