Spotlighting Our Research
2024 was a big year in research for the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ).
With the new year well and truly underway, we’re looking forward to continuing to deliver world-class research in 2025.
Check out all the latest updates and achievements from Research and Innovation at UniSQ!
In 2024, our total research income was approximately $40.58 million, which included $37.9 million of reportable research income via the Higher Education Research Data Collection (HERDC) (unaudited). This is an approximate 5.7% increase from 2023 and a wonderful reflection on the efforts of both academic and professional staff in delivering financially viable research outcomes.
We were ranked in the Top 400 of the Quacquarelli- Symonds (QS) World University Rankings in 2024 ranking =396. This is our second QS rankings increase in two years, moving from 410 in 2023 and 651-700 in 2022.
We have also maintained our ranking in the Top 400 (351-400 band) in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2025 and are ranked 58 in the world in the THE Young University Rankings.
Our current international rankings performance will continue to be a point of focus for our research leadership over 2025.
Comparing 2024 to the previous year, our volume of research outputs recorded in global database SciVal has sharply increased (approximately 21%). Overall, the quality of journals where papers are being submitted is increasing (a greater proportion of Q1 journals [top 25% by citation impact] and D1 journals [top 10% by citation impact]).
131 students completed an HDR program in 2024, inclusive of 35% international students and 65% domestic students. 77% of HDR program completions were in a PhD program. The Graduate Research School awarded 51 scholarships to support HDR students in their research and studies over the year.
Australia has a significant strength in quantum science research with substantial research funding being invested by federal and state governments, defence and the commercial sectors.
The Australian Government has recognised the competitive advantage of quantum science and the need for investment for a future industry based on quantum technology. There will be significant science and technology developments that will become mainstream industries requiring higher education support for education, research and development
We have already begun to engage and participate in the quantum revolution on a number of exciting projects:
https://www.unisq.edu.au/news/2025/03/research-newsletter-issue-one