July 2006 - Hot news: QUT's Engagement Publication
Work has begun on a dedicated publication that will tell the story of engagement at QUT. The publication will be a small book that will combine scholarly writing on university engagement with case studies and vignettes that highlight QUT's unique contribution in this area. For further information or suggestions for the publication, contact writer/editor William Hatherell on w.hatherell@qut.edu.au.
July 2006 - QUT's ARC Linkage Grant success
QUT has surfaced as a dominant national player in the most recent round of Australian Research Council linkage grants having secured $4.1 million to fund 16 research projects. QUT's linkage grant success ensured it was the best performer in Queensland and the fourth best performer nationwide. View The Courier-Mail's article – QUT tops Queensland (.PDF).
June 2006 - News from the inaugural Knowledge Transfer and Engagement Forum
At the inaugural Knowledge Transfer and Engagement Forum held in Sydney from 15-16 June, Minister Julie Bishop examined higher education's contribution to the knowledge economy. In Minister Bishop's keynote address she shared her perspectives on:
- The Research Quality Framework (RQF)
- Knowledge Transfer and what may be supported with new funding
- The engaged university.
Former QUT Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Development), Professor Sandra Harding addressed the conference providing her perspective on the critical role of engagement to the success of modern universities.
View Professor Harding's address - Engagement: Wobbly Third Leg or Core Approach? (.PDF).