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Discover some of the great science happening in Queensland and learn why science is important to the economy, the environment and to your well-being.

Find out what policies and incentives the Queensland Government has put in place to support research and development or get help with commercialising your products and services.

Also find out about the world-class infrastructure and emerging smart industries here in Queensland.

  • News and events
    Read articles about the great science happening here in Queensland, profiles of Queensland scientists, and find science events to attend.
  • Policies and strategies
    Queensland's policies and strategies to realise the Smart State vision.
  • Infrastructure and precincts
    Queensland is home to some of the largest and most significant research centres, institutes and precincts in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Commercialisation
    Information about technology incubators, skills development and other resources to help you take your business idea or technology to the next level.
  • International Collaborations
    Working closely with other government agencies, industry and research institutions to ensure that Queensland gets the maximum benefit from its international science and research relationships.
  • Financial incentives
    Funding programs to support R&D and commercialisation.
  • Smart industries 
    Discover Queensland's smart industries.
Louis Pasteru, rabbits and literary awards

Feature article

Winner of the Queensland Premier's Literary Award for Science Writing, Stephen Dando-Collins and his constant companion, researcher and wife of 27 years, Louise, have amazed Australia's scientific world.

Already an acclaimed international author of historical books, Dando-Collins' winning tome Pasteur's Gambit is the true and previously murky story of Louis Pasteur's failed attempt to win a government competition to eradicate rabbits in Australia. read more...

Above image - Mallada Signatus (green lacewing) is being used by farmers to control pests, reducing the use of toxic chemicals.

Events

Cutting-edge science professional learning days
30 November 2009 and 1 December 2009
Griffith University, Nathan and Gold Coast campuses

Australia-China Futures Dialogues - 2009 Leader's Lecture
1 December 2009
The Honourable Mr Bob Hawke, AC
Charting a Common Future: Australia, China and the Region Beyond 2020. 

Join the buzz and win!
Do you have a great story idea? To mark the launch of this website we're running a competition to find out what science makes you buzz.

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Profile

Mandyam Srinivasan
Head of Sensory and Visual Neuroscience, Queensland Brain Institute

For many of us, the humble honey bee is no cause for wonder - we see them flitting among the flowers, avoid getting stung by them, but otherwise do not give them another passing thought.

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