Archie Moore wins gold at Venice Biennale, the ‘Olympics of art’

Queensland artist and QUT alumnus Archie Moore has won the Golden Lion for best national participation at the 2024 Venice Biennale – the first time an Australian artwork has won the prize.

QUT dance students take centre stage at Brisbane Powerhouse

Twelve QUT dance students and three QUT dance alumni are among 50 dancers taking to the Brisbane Powerhouse stage this week for Colossus. 

QUT fashion lecturer given fellowship to join global costume research centre

A QUT fashion lecturer and acclaimed theatre costume designer will spend 2025 in Finland on a fellowship funded by the European Union to explore new technologies in her field.

Rising ballet star recognised as elite athlete

When Queensland Ballet dancer Joseph Moss first enrolled in ballet school, he often hid the fact he could pirouette his way across a stage – now he is the first male ballet dancer to be recognised as an elite athlete by QUT.

TENDER NAPALM

A visceral, poetic and brutal examination of a relationship struggling to survive catastrophic loss. This brilliant new production, directed by Flynn Hall, reimagines Philip Ridley's explosive 2-hander for a cast of 14. This is a play for anyone who has loved, lost and found a way to go on.

Improving social inclusion for battler citizens of Townsville

QUT researchers have collaborated with a local software solutions company on a community and participatory design initiative to address social isolation and loneliness in socially disadvantaged communities in Townsville.