Our experts
As Queensland’s largest and most comprehensive university, UQ is home to experts leading the way in knowledge, research and innovation. The opportunities created by the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games provide a platform to harness this expertise, break barriers, drive innovation and create a lasting, sustainable legacy for Queensland, Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.
Our 4 key areas of focus are aligned with the Queensland Government's Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Strategy, Elevate 2042, ensuring our work contributes to a lasting, long-term legacy.
To read about UQ’s experts in these focus areas, click on the area of interest below.
Meet an expert
Professor Sean Tweedy AM
A globally recognised leader in disability sport and rehabilitation, Professor Sean Tweedy AM leads the Adapted Sport and Physical Activity Research Group in the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences.
Sean's applied research generates knowledge to empower people with disabilities to engage in safe and effective sport and physical activities.
Beyond his academic work, Sean has classified at 4 Paralympic Games, serves as a Scientific Advisor to World Para Athletics, leads research for the International Paralympic Committee Classification Research and Development Centre, and is a passionate advocate for making sport fair and accessible to all.