Insights: Science, IT and Maths

Australia is facing a serious digital skills deficit, and we desperately need smart, skilled professionals to lead the charge. And the field that holds the key to the future? Data Science.

Read more of Introducing: QUT's Three New Data Science Majors

Filed under: Undergraduate, Data science

QUT PhD science student, Talulah, travels to Bontosua Island, Indonesia, to trial an eco-friendly bioadhesive mesh for coral reef restoration. Warning: Jellyfish ahead.

Read more of From Brisbane to Bontosua: Talulah's Coral Reef Restoration Adventure

Filed under: Research, Science, Work integrated learning

On their Groundwater Field Trip to Springbrook, Science students tested monitoring equipment in World Heritage rainforests and helped national park rangers with crayfish monitoring.

Read more of Learning Groundwater Science in the Field: Students Explore Springbrook

Filed under: Science, Undergraduate, Postgraduate

QUT students put their coding and teamwork skills to the test at the 2025 Winter Hackathon, creating innovative digital solutions over three action-packed days.

Read more of Hacking Ambition into Action: Code Network's 2025 Winter Hackathon

Filed under: Information technology, Student clubs, Games development

What do you get a friend who’s obsessed with tracking flights? If you’re IT and Maths student Michael Robertson, you build them a real-time flight radar from scratch.

Read more of From Birthday Gift to Flight Tracker: Michael’s Sky-High Side Project

Filed under: Information technology, Mathematics, Double degrees

QUT cyber security student Hazel Hogan shares her journey combining Law and IT, her experiences working in information security, and her advice for students considering a future in cyber.

Read more of What's it like to study cyber security?

Filed under: Information technology

Hear from our industry partners as they share their experiences working with QUT IT and games students.

Read more of Working with QUT Students: Industry Partner Reflections

Filed under: Work integrated learning, Information technology, Games development

A maths degree leads to some of the most cutting-edge jobs in fields like energy market analysis, business consulting, data science, statistics, software development. Find out more.

Read more of Mathematician Job Kit: Free Download

Filed under: Mathematics, Undergraduate

Matt didn’t go to uni straight after high school. He worked as an electrician for many years before deciding he was ready to explore further studies. He moved to Brisbane from regional Queensland to start his higher education journey at QUT.

Read more of How Matt rewired his career from electrician to software developer

Filed under: Scholarships, Undergraduate, Information technology