UQ’s strategic priorities for 2022–2025 have been developed around three domains that reflect the core purpose of the University
Learning and student experience
Strategies
Provide an experiential curriculum with local and global partners that inspires students and extends their capabilities to thrive in a global environment
Develop opportunities that give students a UQ Edge in local and global networks through experiences that foster leadership, entrepreneurship, civic duty and digital literacy
Build a digital and personalised experience that evolves to meet changing student and industry expectations and is at the forefront of pedagogies, assessment and analytics
Foster a sense of belonging and wellbeing for all learners, enriched by our vibrant campuses, rich residential options, world-class sporting facilities and highly valued student services
Launch UQ’s professional academy to deliver market responsive programs and credentials for postgraduate and lifelong learning, supported by our landmark Brisbane CBD facilities and new online platforms
2032 measures of success
No. 1 in Queensland for graduate employment outcomes three years after completion
Top 5 in Australia for sense of belonging among undergraduate students
50 per cent of bachelor’s graduates will have completed an entrepreneurship, global, volunteering or leadership experience
Double our domestic postgraduate coursework commencements
10,000 participants per year completing an executive education or short course offering
Research and innovation
Strategies
Implement a clear research roadmap to ensure the ongoing excellence of our world-class research capabilities, facilities and collaborative networks
Connect the strengths and leadership of our comprehensive discipline profile to deliver mission-driven research that is aligned with industry, government and community priorities
Foster mutually beneficial partnerships for research translation and commercialisation at scale, to create positive impact for our communities, the environment and economy
Support the development of our research community, including professional staff and higher degree by research students, empowering them to thrive and excel in the evolving research and innovation ecosystem
Ensure our research policies, practices and systems uphold our strong institutional commitment to trusted research and innovation
2032 measures of success
No. 1 in the national research excellence, impact and engagement assessments
Top 50 in the Aggregate Ranking of Top Universities
Attract at least 10 per cent of national funding for priority driven research and double industry and philanthropic research funding
Top 5 per cent globally for commercialisation of university IP
75 per cent of HDR graduates to complete a career development experience or industry placement
Lead the development of 10 new research partnerships that provide at least $10 million of investment per year
Enriching our communities
Strategies
Through our Queensland Commitment broaden access to higher education, and work in partnership to address our state’s priorities including those relating to the health workforce and economic diversification
Ensure reconciliation is business as usual through the successful development and implementation of our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan and support the continued development of Indigenous excellence as defined by Indigenous peoples
Harness UQ’s expertise to support Australia’s commitment to capacity building across the Indo-Pacific
Support and promote the UN Sustainable Development Goals in research, teaching, external engagement and campus operations
Nourish intellectual vitality through inclusive access to debates and public lectures, cultural events, and UQ’s museums and libraries
2032 measures of success
30 per cent of our domestic undergraduate students will come from a low socio-economic or regional/remote background
The proportion of domestic students identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander will reflect the representation of people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in Queensland
A platinum rating in the Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS)
Recognised by Reconciliation Australia as an Elevate RAP organisation