Strategy

The Centre is closely tied to QUT's strategic directions.

The University's key strategic planning document, the QUT Blueprint (PDF, 1.14MB), places a strong emphasis on the application of scholarly excellence to real-world issues by bridging the academic disciplines in research and teaching and linking academic and external communities.

QUT has expressed this emphasis through the development of university-wide research institutes and through academic-community centres, in the areas of creative industries and health.

The Science and Engineering Centre will build upon this proven approach, extend it to the fields of applied science and engineering, and strengthen the flow-on of research into student learning.

For some years QUT has identified the south-east area of the Gardens Point campus as appropriate for a precinct-style redevelopment.

In 2008, the QUT Blueprint designated the theme of the centre as one of integration of science, engineering, technology and mathematics (STEM).