Tom Court

With the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games poised to deliver significant economic benefits to Queensland, Tom Court is tasked with developing large-scale initiatives that integrate urban design with sustainable infrastructure practices. 

Prior to joining the Strategic Partnerships team, Tom was responsible for driving UQ’s broader research impact and engagement agenda while managing researcher development programs, initiatives, and resources. With postgraduate qualifications in organisational and performance psychology, Tom brings extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, research impact, and strategic collaboration, with a proven track record of delivering mutually beneficial solutions.

Before returning to UQ, Tom spent over a decade in Europe as an international professional rugby union player, representing Ireland and the British and Irish Lions in a distinguished career. He now focuses on driving innovative solutions in modern construction methods, placemaking, sustainable materials, quantum technology, property and construction economics, transport, hotels, tourism, and the social impact of urban development.

Tom’s role of embedding UQ’s urban design and sustainable infrastructure research capabilities is crucial for shaping resilient, accessible, and liveable cities, fostering a sustainable, inclusive society for Queensland’s prosperity and progress.