Our experts
As Queensland's largest and most comprehensive university, our experts are leading the way with knowledge leadership, research and innovation that supports the Brisbane 2032 Games in breaking barriers and creating a sustainable legacy for Queensland, Australia and the Indo-Pacific Region.
Our 4 key areas of focus are aligned with the Queensland Government's Brisbane 2032 Legacy Strategy, Elevate 2042.
To read about UQ’s experts in these focus areas, click on the area of interest below.
Meet an expert
Professor Lauren Ball
Professor Ball is internationally recognised for improving community health and wellbeing by translating knowledge into real life scenarios and evaluating improvements for people, health care providers and funders.
As the Director of the Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing in Springfield, her team is tailoring preventative health and wellbeing initiatives with the community. As Australia’s largest master-planned city, Springfield offers a contained, yet complex, real-world environment to co-create, test, and refine solutions to contemporary issues facing society.
In the lead up to 2032, Professor Ball recognises the opportunities to boost grassroots sports and physical activity to support health outcomes in Springfield and the broader community.