The University of Queensland
Budget
€1,550,567,406
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
7
1.75 FTE
EU Grants
€248,830
Mission & Goals
The 2026–2029 Strategic Plan is structured around 3 domains that encapsulate UQ’s core purpose: Delivering for the public good: our local, national and global impact Teaching and learning: education for leadership and future success Research and innovation: from discovery to impact. View more about UQ's plan here: https://about.uq.edu.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/strategic-plan-2026-2029.pdf This inaugural meeting between UQ and the European Commission is intended as a first step in building a trusted, forward-looking relationship. UQ, as a member of the group of 8 Universities Australia, are committed to Horizon Europe Pillar II participation and support.
EU Legislative Interests
UQ alignment with Horizon Europe Pillar II • UQ research strengths are closely aligned with Horizon Europe Pillar II clusters, missions, and EU policy priorities. These areas also align with Australia’s National Science and Research Priorities, including health security, climate and net-zero transitions, digital capability, food systems, and inclusive societies — Health and Biomedical Sciences — Energy and Resources — Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources and Environment — Advanced Manufacturing and Enabling Technologies — Defence, Space and National Security — Urban Design and Sustainable Infrastructure — Social and Economic Policy
Communication Activities
Senior Executive Mission to the UK & Europe between Monday 13, April to Friday 17 April to meet with the European Commission on Friday, 17 April 2026. European Research Day to be held at The University of Queensland (UQ), St Lucia Campus on 10 June 2026. Event description: To help researchers and staff learn more about Horizon Europe and EU funding opportunities, and what's ahead for Australia, the Research Office and Global Partnerships are co-hosting a half-day event featuring a keynote presenters, UQ researchers, presentations by Global Partnerships (UQ) and the Research Office (UQ), and a discussion panel with UQ researchers who have been successful with Horizon Europe grants.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
UQ is a member of: - Universitas 21 (U21) - The Group of Eight (Go8) - World University Network (WUN) - Queensland Widening Participation Consortium - Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) - Universities Australia
Organisation Members
N/A
Additional Information
The estimate of annual costs figure provided reflects the actual costs incurred in 2025 for EU‑funded research projects. A portion of these costs was funded through prior‑period carried‑forward balances, which explains why total project costs exceeded EU research funding income in the figures submitted for that year. In earlier periods, EU funding levels were higher. When averaged across the 2022–2025 period, EU funding amounts to approximately EUR 600,243.96 per year. On this basis, the estimated annual costs would also reasonably fall within the range of EUR 600,000–699,999.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.