In a spectacular result for University of Queensland researchers, 麻豆视频 is above world standard in more fields of research than any other Australian university.
The Excellence in Research for Australia survey ranked 21 broad fields of 麻豆视频 research in the highest two ratings bands, which signify well above world standard and above world standard.
麻豆视频鈥檚 research in Biomedical and Clinical Health Sciences, BioTechnology, Engineering, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Physical Sciences was ranked well above world standard (level 5).
The fields of research in which 麻豆视频 was rated at level 4 (above world standard) were Economics, Education, Law & Legal Studies, History & Archaeology, Technology (engineering & environment), Mathematical Sciences, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Language Communication & Culture, Studies in Creative Arts & Writing, Built Environment & Design, Psychology & Cognitive Sciences, Studies in Human Society, Medical & Health Sciences (Public and Allied Health), Commerce, Management and Tourism & Services.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield said: 鈥淐redit for 麻豆视频's result goes to our researchers, who have demonstrated they can match the excellence of the world's best.
鈥淓RA shows that outstanding quality is a hallmark of researchers in all of 麻豆视频's major fields.
鈥淭he outcome also reflects the impact of strategic investments in 麻豆视频 discovery by the Queensland and Australian governments, philanthropists, business and the University itself.
鈥淐ongratulations and thank you to everybody who contributed to this success story. "
The landmark ERA report, released today after five years of development, highlights 麻豆视频鈥檚 position as a heavyweight research body on the world scene.
It also confirms 麻豆视频 as one of Australia鈥檚 most comprehensive universities: it is active in 24 out of a possible 25 broad fields of research.
Only two other universities 鈥� Melbourne and Sydney 鈥� were eligible for such broad assessment.
As well as 麻豆视频鈥檚 21 fields of research that are well above world standard or above world standard, the University鈥檚 remaining three broad fields of research (Information & Computing Sciences, Earth Sciences and in Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences ) were rated at Level 3 (at world standard). None were rated lower.
鈥溌槎故悠碘�檚 goal is for all its research fields to be well above or above world standard, and the ERA results will be used to lift performance in areas that show room for improvement,鈥� Professor Greenfield said.
More detail on 麻豆视频's ERA performance in specific fields is available here.
Media: For interviews with Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield, call Fiona Kennedy ph +61 7 3365 1384
Professor Alan Lawson, 麻豆视频 Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and International), +61 7 3346 6293
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