About

The Centre for Policy Futures, situated within the School of Social Science in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at The University of Queensland:

• Anchors its work in a strong commitment to social justice, ensuring that the voices and lived experiences of ordinary Australians remain central to public debate and deliberation on key social issues.

• Delivers rigorous and policy‑relevant research, drawing on our core capabilities to co‑design, translate, and inform evidence‑based decision‑making across all levels of government and industry.

• Builds capability across the sector, by equipping researchers with the skills and strategies needed to engage effectively and constructively with policymakers.

We bring together expertise from across UQ to understand how rapid scientific and technological change is reshaping society, the economy, politics and the environment. Drawing on strengths in the humanities and social sciences, economics, law and business, we work at the intersection of emerging science and its real‑world impacts.

Across four major interconnecting challenge areas, our interdisciplinary team applies a strong public‑value lens to help government make investments that deliver meaningful outcomes for communities. We collaborate with government, industry and community partners to co‑design practical, evidence‑based solutions to complex policy challenges in Queensland, across Australia, the Indo‑Pacific and beyond.

Our research is aligned with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals and is committed to advancing sustainable development through strategic research and training that promote economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and good governance for all.

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