Sally Higgins
Meet Sally. Fueled by country roots and a bold drive to shape the future of agriculture, Sally’s time at QUT empowered her to turn ambition into action - balancing city-based consultancy with life on her family farm. Sally’s business degree and scholarship experiences built the foundation for a dynamic career that spans international strategy, regenerative farming, and global research. Now a Nuffield Scholar, she's travelling the world exploring how agriculture can rise to the challenge of net zero.
Professor Per Davidsson
With a career defined by curiosity and global influence, Professor Per Davidsson has reshaped entrepreneurship research through decades of pioneering work at QUT and beyond. His groundbreaking 'external enablers' framework continues to guide how innovation and change unlock new business potential across the world. Honoured internationally for his scholarly impact and mentorship, Per remains a driving force behind future-focused research that empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Associate Professor Char-lee McLennan
With a passion for turning research into real world impact, Associate Professor Char-lee McLennan blends academic rigour with industry insight to help shape Queensland’s innovation agenda. From influencing state policy to advancing sustainable development for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, her work delivers tangible value across sectors. At QUT, Char-lee is driving transformative partnerships that connect data, tourism, and enterprise to benefit communities now and into the future.
Dr David Herold
Blending sports passion with environmental insight, Dr David Herold is teaming up with the Redcliffe Dolphins to explore how fans move and what it means for sustainability. His research maps game day travel patterns and carbon impact, generating data that could transform how clubs and cities plan for greener events. It’s an ambitious project bringing fans, researchers, and sport together to champion change.
