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Facilities Our research facilities Central Analytical Research Facility Research Engineering Facility Biorefining Research Facility Samford Ecological Research Facility Digital Observatory Visualisation and eResearch Our research locations Banyo Pilot Plant Da Vinci Precinct Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant Subscribe to Insights Find out more about IFE's researchers and their innovative work by subscribing to our monthly e-news. Testing the batteries of the future Clean energy technologies are being advanced with the arrival of a vanadium flow battery, the first of its kind in Australia, at QUT’s hybrid renewable hydrogen pilot plant in the Redlands. Find out more Samford Ecological Research Facility: Year in Review Mealybugs, treecreepers, bees, greenhouse gas and vegetation biomass are just some of the research topics being studied at QUT's own peri-urban research facility during 2020. Read the highlights Researchers of QUT: Professor Zoran Ristovski Get to know our researchers at QUT. Learn more about Professor Zoran Ristovski's research into atmospheric sciences and in particular aerosol science, or aerosol physics and chemistry. Watch now How social media can help guide pandemic policy decisions Supported by the Digital Observatory, QUT researchers have collected and analysed tweets to better understand public perceptions and actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more The buffel kerfuffle Researchers are investigating how one fast growing buffel grass species is quietly destroying native wildlife and cultural sites in arid Australia. Find out more Video spotlight: CAB's Agrifood Systems Program The Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy's Agrifood Systems Program brings a social scientific lens to the complex systems of agriculture, food, economy, environment and society. Watch now Are you interested in improving Antarctic conservation? Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF) is an ARC Special Research Initiative that aims to strengthen Antarctic science, policy and governance at a time of rapid environmental and geopolitical change. Find out more Institute for Future Environments About us The Institute for Future Environments brings together research, industry, government and community to create real-world impact and develop innovations that create sustainable futures for our environment, society and economy. More about us Real world research Engage with us Our research centres Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy The Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy delivers profitable, sustainable and resilient agricultural and bioeconomy technologies and systems. Find out more Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices The Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices develops innovative and sustainable clean energy generation, distribution and usage solutions for Australia and beyond. Find out more Centre for a Waste-Free World The Centre for a Waste-Free World develops technologies and processes to innovate the social, environmental and economic role of waste and transform it into valuable circular commodities. Find out more Centre for the Environment The Centre for the Environment brings research, government, industry and community together to create real-world solutions to the most pressing environmental challenges. Find out more Our research facilities We manage a diverse range of world-class facilities to support research, teaching and learning and enable real-world results. Our expertise encompasses the latest in digital technologies, industrial engineering and scientific analysis. Central Analytical Research Facility The Central Analytical Research Facility provides specialist equipment and expert scientists to help you carry out analytical research. Research Engineering Facility The Research Engineering Facility provides cutting-edge research engineering and technology services including drones, aviation, robotics and autonomous systems. Visualisation and eResearch The Visualisation and eResearch group develops advanced visualisation environments and high-performance interaction design systems. Digital Observatory The Digital Observatory provides state-of-the-art research infrastructure and expertise for tracking, collecting and analysing dynamic digital data. Biorefining Research Facility The Biorefining Research Facility develops innovative products and processes to build a sustainable and profitable biorefining industry in Australia. Samford Ecological Research Facility The Samford Ecological Research Facility is a living laboratory for ecological research and educational experiences for researchers, students and visitors. 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